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Esports Foundation Announces the 40 Clubs for 2026 Club Partner Program
Today, the Esports Foundation (EF) announced the selected 40 esports clubs for the 2026 Club Partner Program. The program, a $20M dollar initiative, provides funding and support for all the selected clubs. Now in its 3rd year, over $100M has been reportedly invested to date.
Brazil's Felca Law Blocks Kids from Multiple Games: What Gamers Need to Know
Brazil's Felca Law takes effect on 17 March 2026 and bans paid loot boxes in games that minors play. It forces Riot Games to set League of Legends and other titles to 18+ in the country, blocking underage accounts until 2027. Free Fire faces redesign of Royales, and Roblox limits chat for kids. Publishers must use CPF checks or biometrics, with fines up to 10% of revenue for violations.
"You're Going to Upset Everybody" - Ex-CoD Director Greg Reisdorf on Pros vs Casuals, Leaks, and Developer Ego
Greg Reisdorf served as Multiplayer Creative Director at Sledgehammer Games for over 15 years before departing in early 2025 to co-found Oncade, a direct-to-consumer game distribution platform. After 15 years shaping Call of Duty's multiplayer modes across titles like Advanced Warfare, WWII, and Black Ops Cold War, Greg Reisdorf has seen every version of the franchise's internal friction up close.
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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded Brings Black Ops Royale, Paradox Junction Zombies Map, New Voyak KT-3 Assault Rifle and much more!
Season 02 Reloaded is one of Black Ops 7’s biggest mid-season drops yet, headlined by Black Ops Royale, the Paradox Junction Zombies map, and a new competitive arsenal. This article breaks down every major change for Warzone, Multiplayer, Zombies, and events.
Call of Duty Black Ops Royale: All you need to know about Activision's newest Battle Royale
Black Ops Royale is Call of Duty’s boldest Battle Royale experiment since Blackout: a mode inside Warzone that drops loadouts and the Gulag in favor of pure scavenging, Archetype‑driven weapon progression and tactical decision‑making on the new Avalon map. Instead of relying on a perfect pre‑built class, every match becomes a puzzle of rotations, Activities, Cradle Breaches and resource management, all fully tied into Black Ops 7’s progression. Whether you miss the Blackout era or are just tired of “more of the same” in BRs, this guide breaks down everything you need to know before you drop into Avalon.
Vitality Goes All-In on Warzone and Two More FPS Titles for EWC 2026
Team Vitality isn't messing around when it comes to the 2026 Esports World Cup. The French organization dropped a major announcement on February 11, revealing three new FPS rosters across Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG, and CrossFire.
Esports World Cup Foundation Unveils 'Road to EWC' Program
The Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) has launched the Road to EWC, a global qualifying circuit featuring connecting publisher leagues, international events, and grassroots qualifiers into one cohesive season-long journey to Riyadh.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 2: Everything You Need to Know
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 2 drops on February 5, 2026, bringing a massive content update across Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame, and Warzone. The Guild may be down, but they're not out yet, and Alden Dorne is about to unleash hell with Victoria Atwood leading the charge.
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Unveils $45 Million Prize & Development Fund
The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is scheduled to commence in November 2026, backed by a $45 million commitment from the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) in the form of prize money, incentives, and development funds.
Valve’s $900 Million Headache: Does the UK Lawsuit Actually Hold Merit?
In a significant legal blow to the operator of the world’s largest PC gaming platform, a UK court has ruled that a £656 million (approx. $900 million) class-action lawsuit against Valve Corporation can proceed to trial. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 14 million UK Steam users, alleges that Valve has abused its dominant market position to overcharge gamers.
Esports World Cup 2026 Tickets: Prices, Sales Dates, and How to Purchase
The first wave of Esports World Cup 2026 tickets is now live on the EWC website, and fans have the option to choose from Weekly All Access Passes, Premium Tournament Passes, and an exclusive Esports Embassy Experience.
Is an EWC CS Major on the Horizon? EWC Media Rumble Takeaways 2026
Strafe Esports was recently invited to attend a media event organized by the EWC (Esports World Cup). In it, an open discussion was held around EWC 2026 and beyond, answering some of the bigger questions surrounding one of the world’s biggest emerging esports tournament organizers.
CoD Black Ops 7 Season 01 Reloaded: Everything You Need to Know
Call of Duty Blacks Ops 7's Season 01 Reloaded dropped on January 8, and it's bringing the kind of mid-season refresh that CoD fans live for. Whether you're grinding Multiplayer matches, surviving the undead in Zombies, exploring Avalon in Endgame, or battling it out in Warzone, there's something fresh waiting for you across every mode. The update isn't just throwing a few cosmetics your way and calling it a day. We're talking new maps, game modes, weapons, and quality-of-life features that could shake up how you approach the game. Here's everything you need to know about what's now live. Multiplayermore
