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YOASOBI x Overwatch Collab: All Skins, Challenges, and More

YOASOBI x Overwatch Collab: All Skins, Challenges, and More

Japanese pop duo YOASOBI and Overwatch have teamed up to bring Legendary hero skins for Kiriko, Hanzo, Genji, and more, alongside a dedicated in‑game event.

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9h
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Season 3 Anima Strike & Excavation Initiative Events: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch Season 3 Anima Strike & Excavation Initiative Events: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch Season 3 kicks off with two events: Anima Strike and Excavation Initiative. Here are their challenges and rewards.

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25 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
New Study Finds 400 Million Gen Z Consumers Regularly Engage With Esports

New Study Finds 400 Million Gen Z Consumers Regularly Engage With Esports

The numbers are in, and they're hard to argue with. A new whitepaper from ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), Hero Esports, and Niko Partners titled The Esports Generation: Who They Are & Why They Spend dropped today, and it paints a picture of an audience that is bigger, more engaged, and more commercially valuable than many brands still realize

25 Jun
Thales Costa
G2 Esports and One Piece Collaborate to Create New Limited-Edition Drop

G2 Esports and One Piece Collaborate to Create New Limited-Edition Drop

Esports giant G2 is making another move into the anime fashion space, this time partnering with one of the most beloved franchises in the world. In collaboration with One Piece, G2 has announced a new limited-edition streetwear drop available as of today (June 25).

25 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg

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Overwatch Season 3: All Battle Pass Rewards

Overwatch Season 3: All Battle Pass Rewards

The Overwatch Season 3 Battle Pass features a ton of new cosmetics, including hero skins, voice lines, emotes, and more. Read on to learn more about its free and premium rewards.

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18 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
GOALS Partners with PUMA for Exclusive In-Game Collectible Cosmetics

GOALS Partners with PUMA for Exclusive In-Game Collectible Cosmetics

The new online football game currently gathering momentum — GOALS — has announced their latest endeavour: a team up with major sports brand: PUMA. The sports brand giant becomes the first to align themselves with GOALS for the release of an exclusive line of collectable cosmetics.

18 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen
Overwatch Season 3 Patch Notes Preview: Shion Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, Hero Ban Updates, and More

Overwatch Season 3 Patch Notes Preview: Shion Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, Hero Ban Updates, and More

Overwatch Season 3 is now live. The latest patch notes include a host of changes, including hero buffs and nerfs, map voting updates, hero ban updates, and more. Here's everything to know about the Season 3 patch.

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16 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
Brazilian Justice Condemns Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Others to Pay USD 50 Million for Loot Boxes

Brazilian Justice Condemns Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Others to Pay USD 50 Million for Loot Boxes

The Federal District Court has condemned Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and other major gaming companies to pay R$ 298 million in collective moral damages related to loot boxes. The ruling also imposes new transparency and protection obligations for children and teenagers, including clear disclosure of probabilities and refunds for purchases made by minors.

16 Jun
André Guaraldo
What to Expect in Overwatch Season 3: New Hero, Map, Mythic Skins, and More

What to Expect in Overwatch Season 3: New Hero, Map, Mythic Skins, and More

Overwatch Season 3: Into the Tiger's Den will arrive soon, introducing a brand new hero, map, Mythic skins, and more. Here's what the season has in store for players.

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13 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Shion: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Overwatch Shion: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Meet Shion, Overwatch's newest Damage hero and a deadly Flanker from the Hashimoto Clan. Here's everything you need to know about her abilities, perks, and how to play her.

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11 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
Esports Foundation Bets $2M on Creators to Bring EWC and ENC to Every Corner of the World

Esports Foundation Bets $2M on Creators to Bring EWC and ENC to Every Corner of the World

The Esports Foundation just made a major move for content creators. On June 11, 2026, the organization behind the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup officially opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program, the largest co-streaming initiative esports has ever seen, and it is backing it up with a $2 million investment in creator rewards.

11 Jun
Thales Costa
Overwatch Unveils New Japanese Hero "Shion" in Cinematic Trailer

Overwatch Unveils New Japanese Hero "Shion" in Cinematic Trailer

Overwatch has revealed Hero 52, Shion, in a new cinematic trailer. Set to join in Season 3, the new hero will be a DPS from the Hashimoto Clan. Here's more.

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9 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
KSI Becomes First 'Original' in New Football Game 'GOALS'

KSI Becomes First 'Original' in New Football Game 'GOALS'

‘GOALS’ is a new online football game title designed by its namesake studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Framed as a free-to-play, competitive, online title, ‘GOALS’ seeks to enter the competitive sports-esport cross-section with the tagline as the “next evolution of football gaming experiences”.

4 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen
G2 Esports Brings Fantasy Webcomic Red Aura to Global Audiences on WEBTOON

G2 Esports Brings Fantasy Webcomic Red Aura to Global Audiences on WEBTOON

G2 Esports, one of the world's most recognisable names in competitive gaming, is stepping further into the world of original entertainment with the English-language global launch of its fantasy-action webcomic, Red Aura, on WEBTOON. The series goes live on Saturday, June 6, under the platform's prestigious WEBTOON Originals label.

4 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Blizzard Makes Changes to Overwatch Anniversary Event Challenges After Player Backlash

Blizzard Makes Changes to Overwatch Anniversary Event Challenges After Player Backlash

Overwatch's Game Director has confirmed a revision to the requirements and duration of the 10th Anniversary Event's final challenge. Here are more details.

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2 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
EWC 2026 Paris Tickets on Sale: Venue, Prices, and More

EWC 2026 Paris Tickets on Sale: Venue, Prices, and More

Tickets for the Esports World Cup 2026 are now live. Following the venue change, all previous ticket holders have been refunded, and new ticketing information is available.

29 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Celebrates 10 Years With Special Anniversary Legendary Loot Box

Overwatch Celebrates 10 Years With Special Anniversary Legendary Loot Box

Overwatch has released a brand‑new Legendary 10‑Year Anniversary Loot Box that rewards players with four Legendary skins from previous seasons. Here's how you can get it.

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26 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
Crazy Racoon Secure Back-to-Back Overwatch Champions Clash Title

Crazy Racoon Secure Back-to-Back Overwatch Champions Clash Title

Crazy Racoon are the champions of the 2026 Champions Clash in Tokyo, Japan. After a closely contested Grand Finals that went the full distance, the team successfully secured the victory over Twisted Minds in front of the home crowd.

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24 May
Foo Zen-Wen
Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Champions Clash 2026: Teams, Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Champions Clash 2026: Teams, Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

The wait is finally over. The OWCS Champions Clash 2026 brings eight elite teams together from May 22-24 to battle for a prestigious trophy and a share of the crowdfunded prize pool.

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21 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
How to get Overwatch Champions Clash 2026 Drops: All Rewards

How to get Overwatch Champions Clash 2026 Drops: All Rewards

Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Champions Clash 2026 kicks off soon. From May 22-24, viewers can watch the tournament live to earn plenty of in‑game items as viewership rewards.

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21 May
Adarsh J. Kumar

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