Capcom reported a 49% year-on-year increase in net sales to ¥121 billion for the first half of 2026, fueled by strong performance from Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which surpassed 1.7 million units sold. The company also …
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Counter-Strike experienced notable roster movement this week as HEROIC brought veteran player Marco Snappi Pfeiffer into a coaching role, marking his return to the organization after a four-year absence. Meanwhile, LOUD dissolved its newly acquired Counter-Strike lineup before formally announcing it, though the players plan to remain grouped while exploring individual opportunities. Beyond competitive play, esports infrastructure continues expanding across different sectors: the armed forces community gained a dedicated esports initiative through the BFBS Esports Pro League, while Idaho State University invested significantly in collegiate gaming with a newly opened, well-equipped arena supporting five varsity teams and future broadcast capabilities.
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Capcom Reports Surge in Sales Driven by Onimusha and Resident Evil Franchises
Valve Urges Indie Developers to Combat AI Clones With Community and Innovation
Valve addressed concerns among developers about AI-generated game clones by emphasizing the importance of strong community engagement and continuous content updates. The company highlighted that authentic games with evol…
1win secures BELCHONOKK on full-time deal
1win has completed the permanent signing of Andrey "BELCHONOKK" Yasinskiy from PARIVISION after his loan ended. The 22-year-old rifler had been part of PARIVISION's BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals-winning roster before…
Sashi release TjP and Hatz amid Valve region-swap dispute
Sashi has parted ways with Tynan Purtell and Jordan Bajic, confirming an earlier report. The Australian pair had joined at the start of the month to form an Asian core aimed at improving the team's Singapore Major qualif…
Sony Launches Fnatic-Branded INZONE Audio Products With Custom Color Options
Sony has unveiled limited-edition color variants of its INZONE gaming audio products in collaboration with esports organization Fnatic, featuring an orange H9 II headset and a Glass Purple E9 in-ear model. The special ed…
Snappi transitions to coaching with HEROIC
HEROIC have appointed Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer as their new Counter-Strike head coach. He replaces Joonas "doto" Forss, who was moved to the bench. Snappi, 36, ends his playing career and returns to an organization he rep…
LOUD parts with CS roster before official reveal
LOUD has parted ways with its Counter-Strike roster without ever officially unveiling the team. In-game leader zmb and coach disturbed announced their contracts had ended, adding that the players intend to remain togethe…
BFBS Leaders Discuss Esports Role in Supporting Armed Forces Community
The BFBS Esports Pro League concluded at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon, with a Rocket League champion crowned for 2026. Esports Insider spoke with BFBS CEO Ben Chapman, Adam Waters, and Robert Wylie about how gami…
Idaho State opens dedicated esports arena in Student Union
Idaho State University opened the Direct Communications Esports Arena on September 29, relocating its varsity teams from a basement practice room. The venue was funded by a $520,000 grant and includes more than 30 comput…
tikuak returns to Chinggis Warriors after brief MongolZ spell
Zolbayar "tikuak" Chimedtseren has rejoined Chinggis Warriors, the team he left earlier this year to join The MongolZ. His time on The MongolZ's main roster lasted only a few months and included disappointing results at …
GameSir Debuts Fortnite-Licensed Mobile Controllers in Two Configurations
GameSir has partnered with Epic Games to release two Fortnite-themed mobile controllers on October 20. The G8 Plus model features Hall Effect sticks and mappable rear buttons at $89.99, while the X5 Lite is a lightweight…
Complexity Gaming Officially Ceases Operations After 23 Years
Jason Lake confirmed the shutdown of Complexity Gaming on September 23, 2026, with ownership reverting to GameSquare. The organisation had been unable to secure the capital needed for a full acquisition and tier-one comp…