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Broadcast & Streaming · 19 May 2026 · SG

Globecast Completes Major Renovation of Singapore Facility

Globecast has announced the completion of a nine-month renovation of its Singapore facility, converting it from a traditional linear broadcast operation into a cloud-centric, IP-enabled hub. The upgraded facility will

Sports Video Group
Esports · 18 May 2026 · JP

Nephew qualifies for Street Fighter 6 Esports World Cup alongside Kobayan, while the twins fulfill their destiny in 2XKO: The week before Combo Breaker 2026

This week, the FGC has been relatively mellow compared to the Evo Japan week, but that might be what the community needs before the gargantuan event this weekend: Combo Breaker 2026. However, that doesn’t mean that absolutely nothing happened over the weekend, so I’m here to break it down for you…

Esports Insider
Esports · 13 May 2026 · KR

cvMax’s harsh coaching walks a fine line between effective and causing damage

When Dplus KIA’s behind-the-scenes footage of head coach Kim “cvMax” Dae-ho reviewing his team’s 2-0 loss to KT Rolster began circulating, much of the initial reaction focused on discomfort. But while most members of the community are criticizing the head coach’s ways and manners, the attention…

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Esports · 7 May 2026 · JP

Death, taxes, and technical difficulties: Evo Japan should not be an Evo event

On May 1st, 2026, Victor “Punk” Woodley put out a tweet saying that Evo Japan has been a bad experience every single year for him, that it might be his final time going to the tournament due to his experience. Unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated problem, as a bunch of top players from across…

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