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Chinese Counter-Strike 2 Player 'Z4kr' Caught in Misconduct Scandal
The Asian Counter-Strike 2 scene has been rocked by a wave of allegations against Zhang "Z4kr" Sike, sparking reactions among fans. The Chinese player faces claims of s*xual misconduct, blackmail, and behavior that allegedly disrupted his team, Lynn Vision Gaming. An ex-girlfriend recently went public with the allegations, outlining multiple incidents of deviance. Also read: VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs: Full Schedule, Matchups and Format Allegations Against Chinese Counter-S
Miguel Méndez
Aug 16, 20252 min read
YaLLa Compass Withdraws from CS2 Scene Amid Wage Disputes with Players and Talent
Esports tournament organiser YaLLa Compass has officially announced its withdrawal from the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) community. Still, the...
Tung "Ginn" Duong
Aug 8, 20252 min read
India-Japan BGMI LAN Invitational Reportedly Scheduled for Mid-July; Top BGMI Teams to Feature
According to Sources, an India-Japan Invitational BGMI LAN event is in the works, set to bring together the best of Indian and Japanese...
Charnjit "s3rius2k1" Singh
Jun 25, 20251 min read
“Ignored Despite Meeting All Requirements”: BESTIA Slams BLAST Over Austin Major Exclusion
A storm is brewing in the lead-up to the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, as Argentinian squad BESTIA has publicly criticized tournament...
Charnjit "s3rius2k1" Singh
May 23, 20253 min read
Honda Terminates Sponsorship Deal with Team Liquid Following Atomic Bomb GIF Controversy
Honda Terminates Sponsorship Deal with Team Liquid Following Atomic Bomb GIF Controversy Japanese automaker Honda has officially...
Charnjit "s3rius2k1" Singh
May 19, 20253 min read
YOU Responds to Controversy and Announces Departure from XLG
Yip “YOU” Man-ho has officially broken his silence on Weibo following his suspension from XLG Esports, addressing the swirling...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
May 19, 20253 min read
XLG Esports Announces Suspension of YOU Amid Investigation
XLG Esports has announced the suspension of its player Yip “ YOU ” Man-ho, effective May 18, 2025. YOU previously was part of Totoro...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
May 18, 20252 min read
VALORANT Challengers SEA Split 3: Updated Promo/Relo Rules
In a significant turn of events, the standings for VALORANT Challengers Southeast Asia Split 3's Promotion/Relegation and Challengers...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
May 17, 20252 min read
Chaos in Tier 2 VALORANT: MrFunhaver Exposes Deep-Rooted Issues in Riot’s Challenger Ecosystem
P rominent esports figure Timothy “MrFunhaver” exposed a long list of alleged issues plaguing Riot Games’ Tier 2 VALORANT ecosystem,...
Charnjit "s3rius2k1" Singh
May 16, 20253 min read
Sources: Team Secret Finalize Roster Rebuild with n1zzy, kellyS, and ZesBeeW
According to sources, Team Secret has completed its roster rebuild ahead of VCT Pacific Stage 2 . The team promoted Vietnamese talent...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
May 13, 20251 min read
Sources: Global Esports Reached Verbal Agreement to sign mCe as Assistant Coach
According to sources, Global Esports has restructured its coaching staff, reaching a verbal agreement to sign Matthew “ mCe ” Elmore as...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
May 9, 20251 min read
Riot Games Partners with Coinbase for Global Esports Events Amid Past Crypto Sponsorship Challenges
Riot Games Partners with Coinbase for Global Esports Events Amid Past Crypto Sponsorship Challenges Riot Games has announced a new...
Charnjit "s3rius2k1" Singh
May 6, 20251 min read
Suka Announces Departure from Xipto Esports
Suka announced via his X account that he has officially parted ways with Xipto Esports and is now looking for a new team. He joined Xipto...
Tung "Ginn" Duong
May 2, 20251 min read
Sources: Global Esports Part Ways with IGL kellyS
Global Esports Part Ways with IGL kellyS According to sources, Global Esports has parted ways with in-game leader Kelly "kellyS" Sedillo....
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
May 2, 20251 min read
Gods Reign Parts Ways with CS2 Roster
Indian esports organization Gods Reign has officially parted ways with its Counter-Strike 2 roster, ending a notable run that began with...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
May 1, 20251 min read
Sources: Global Esports Sign ban, Release patrickWHO
According to sources, Global Esports have signed Joseph “ ban ” Seungmin Oh, formerly of TALON, as part of a roster shakeup following...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
Apr 30, 20252 min read
Sources: FunPlus Phoenix Reaches Verbal Agreement to sign LEGIJA
According to sources, FunPlus Phoenix has reached a verbal agreement to sign former BLEED and Enterprise Esports coach, Nikola “ LEGIJA ”...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Ava "Florescent" Eugene takes a break from competing in VCT 2025
Apeks Announces Florescent’s Retirement from 2025 VCT Season Apeks recently announced that Ava “Florescent” Eugene will officially step away from competing for the remainder of the 2025 VCT season. According to a post on her personal page, Florescent stated she wants to focus on family matters and take time to rest after a long stretch of non-stop competition from 2024 to the present. While several VCT teams have expressed interest in acquiring her contract, competing is no l
Tung "Ginn" Duong
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Report: Esports World Cup VALORANT Slots and Qualifier Details
According to sources, the qualification path for VALORANT at the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) has been finalized. The event will...
Tanmay Mhatre (@TanmayyMhatre)
Apr 28, 20251 min read
BGIS 2025 Day 3 Recap: Team Versatile Prove Everyone Why They Are The Best Team In India!
Battlegrounds India Series is the first official tournament of BGMI Esports of 2025. The tournament concluded yesterday in the Biswa...
Bryan Francis (@Dracorexiaa)
Apr 28, 20252 min read
BGIS 2026 Grand Finals: Teams, Schedule and Format
The BGIS 2026 Semi Finals have officially concluded, with the top eight BGMI teams securing their spots in the Grand Finals stage. Teams that finished between 1st and 8th place in the Semi-Finals phase will now compete in the BGIS 2026 Grand Finals, alongside the top eight teams from the Survival Stage. Fans of top organizations such as iQOO Soul, iQOO Orangutan, and iQOO Revenant XSpark can now mark their calendars as the road to the championship reaches its final stage. BG
iQOO Free Fire MAX Pro Series Season 3 Announced with ₹10 Lakh Prize Pool
iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand, has announced the iQOO Free Fire MAX Pro Series Season 3, a nationwide esports tournament for the Free Fire MAX community in India. The tournament will take place between March 14 and March 19, 2026, bringing together over 3,000 teams from across the country. The competition aims to provide a competitive platform for emerging players while further strengthening India’s rapidly growing mobile esports ecosystem. Everything You Need
Moba Legends 5v5 Master Series Announced as India’s First Official National Tournament
Mineski Events Team and Vizta Games have officially announced the Moba Legends: 5v5! Master Series (MLMS), India’s first official publisher-backed national tournament for Moba Legends: 5v5!. The competition will bring together the country’s top Moba Legends: 5v5! teams through a structured pathway that includes open qualifiers, a league-stage competition, and a grand LAN finale. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the growth of the Multiplayer Online Battle Are
BGIS 2026 Semi Finals: Teams, Format, Schedule and Groups
The BGIS 2026 Wildcard phase has officially concluded, with the top eight BGMI teams securing their spots in the tournament’s Semi-Finals stage. Teams that finished between 1st and 8th place in the Wildcard phase will now advance to the next stage alongside the 16 teams that qualified through the Quarter-Finals phase of BGIS 2026. Fans of top organizations such as Hero Xtreme GODLIKE Esports, iQOO Soul, and iQOO Orangutan can now mark their calendars as the road to the BGIS 2
VALORANT Mobile India Could Transform Esports: ANTIDOTE
India’s esports ecosystem has been built largely on mobile titles over the past few years. With battle royale games dominating the competitive landscape, many players and organizations are waiting for the next big tactical shooter to emerge on mobile. In an exclusive interview with E4EQUIP, Zutsu Gaming 's VALORANT Mobile Head Coach and Senior Vice President of Zutsu Media Sabyasachi “Antidote” Bose shared his insights on the future of the title, the evolution of Indian espo
MLBB MSC 2026 India Slot: Qualification & Details
The MLBB MSC 2026 India Slot has officially been confirmed following the announcement of the 2026 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports roadmap. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) continues to rank among the most popular mobile esports titles globally. The recent M7 World Championship recorded a peak viewership of 5.6 million, cementing its position among the most-watched esports events worldwide. With the 2026 season roadmap revealed, one of the biggest highlights is the MLBB Mid
BGIS 2026 Quarter Finals: Groups, Dates & Teams
The BGIS 2026 Quarter Finals group draw took place on February 25, officially setting the stage for the next phase of India’s biggest BGMI tournament. The draw was hosted by BGMI casters, with Karan Pathak, Associate Director of Esports at KRAFTON India, drawing the teams into their respective groups. Fans of top organizations like GodLike Esports, Orangutan Gaming, Revenant XSpark, and Team Soul can now mark their calendars as the road to the BGIS 2026 Grand Finals intensif
BGIS 2026 Group A Results: iQOO Soul, K9 Esports, and Gods Reign Qualify for Quarter Finals
The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026: The Grind has officially concluded, with all four groups completing their respective 24-match schedules. Among them, Group A drew the most attention, featuring India’s top 16 BGMI teams based on their 2025 performances. With only the top eight teams earning direct qualification to the BGIS 2026 Quarter Finals, the stakes were extremely high. After the final matches wrapped up, iQOO Soul, K9 Esports, True Rippers, and OnePlus
BGIS The Grind 2026 Week 1 Recap: Revenant XSpark Dominate Groups C
Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026 is one of the largest esports tournaments in the world, featuring over 20,000 teams and a massive ₹4 crore ($436,608) prize pool. With the conclusion of Week 1 of BGIS The Grind 2026, the tournament has already delivered high-intensity action as teams from Groups C and D battled it out on LAN. Across 24 matches per group, some of India’s most promising BGMI teams fought for survival and progression. Revenant XSpark emerged as the
BGIS 2026 The Grind Format Explained: Schedule, Groups, Teams, and Streams
Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026 is set to begin on January 17, marking the first major BGMI tournament of the year. India’s top teams will battle it out to crown the BGIS 2026 champion and claim a share of the massive ₹4 crore prize pool, significantly raising the stakes for the competitive season. Like previous editions, BGIS 2026 is divided into in-game qualifiers and the invited stage known as The Grind. In this article, we break down the BGIS 2026 The Grind
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