Esports · 27 Oct 2026 · JP
Pokémon UNITE to shut down in March 2027 as Aeos Crown registration opens
Pokémon UNITE will end service on 23 March 2027, two days after the Aeos Crown 2027 finals in Tokyo. Regional qualifier registration is now open.
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Esports · 16 Oct 2026 · BR, JP, SA
FIFAe Finals postponed on eve of Jeddah tournament
The FIFAe Finals are postponed one day before Jeddah’s event, with no replacement date or venue announced after Japan and Brazil withdrew.
Esports · 1 Oct 2026 · CN, JP
China’s Identity V win sets new Asian Games esports benchmark
China beat Japan in the Identity V final as Mu Xinyue became the first woman to win an Asian Games esports gold medal, for China.
Esports · 29 Sept 2026 · JP
11 Teams Chase MLBB’s First Asian Games Gold
MLBB Asian Games 2026 features 11 national teams in Japan, with group-stage standings, knockout dates and the first Asiad gold at stake.
Esports · 25 Sept 2026 · IN, JP
A 2-2 record sends Paritosh into Puyo Puyo quarter-finals
Paritosh's 2-2 Group B record earns India a quarter-final place in Puyo Puyo Champions at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya this weekend.
Esports · 19 Sept 2026 · JP
Japan’s 25 Esports Players Head to 2026 Asian Games
Asian Games esports will feature 25 Japanese players across nine titles in 2026, amid questions over the discipline's place in multisport competition.
Esports · 3 Sept 2026 · JP
Latest patch has FGC saying Nintendo can’t leave competitive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players alone, bruh
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate hasn’t had an update since June 2025, but Nintendo just had to barge into the competitive space when it saw players attempting to thrive. Developers woke from their slumber like Godzilla sensing another kaiju landing in Tokyo and decided it was necessary to drop Patch…
Esports · 31 Aug 2026 · JP, KR
“We’ve admittedly created an unintentional imbalance over the last few years”: VCT Pacific has an inclusivity problem, but can Riot fix it?
VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific has long positioned itself as a stage designed to unite talent from South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and more under one competitive banner. Hosted primarily in South Korea and featuring a mix of partnered and Tier 2 organizations, the league has produced…
Esports · 13 Aug 2026 · CN, JP
“I think we can close the gap”: The Honor of Kings World Cup showed China that some countries are not far behind
Every region has a game that dominates its gaming ecosystem. Korea has League of Legends. Pakistan has Tekken. Japan has Street Fighter. Southeast Asia has Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Europe has Counter-Strike 2. Meanwhile, China has a strong footprint in all games, but there is one game that they…
Esports · 7 July 2026 · JP, MX, US
“Fighting games are a language”: The FGC has been bringing countries together far before the World Cup
If you’re anything like me (chronically online, spend too much time scrolling TikTok), you’ve probably seen tons of videos over the past few weeks of World Cup fans from Europe, Japan, Korea, and Mexico flooding various cities in the United States to watch the matches. It’s one of those rare…
Esports · 13 June 2026 · JP, US
Evo Vegas’ prestige is gone: Registration numbers shine spotlight on Evo’s depressing downfall
It looked like a massive Evo was coming this summer. Last year’s Evo Vegas was massive, with 8,541 unique registered competitors and 14,500 attendees. Then, Evo Japan earlier this year was even bigger, with 9,875 total participants. It was mostly for Street Fighter 6, but still. By all accounts, it…
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 · 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…
Esports · 6 May 2026 · JP
Punk’s proposal (and teabagging), Supernova’s Steve ruling, Arslan’s Ash fall from the top: FGC’s sweaty weekend
Ah, the perfect time for a look back at what’s been going on in fighting game esports. Honestly, the amount of stuff that’s been going on has been overwhelming, but I think I’ve narrowed it down to some of the best stuff. Over in Japan, we saw Evo and Kagaribi, two of the biggest events … Continued
Esports · 1 May 2026 · JP
“Absolutely no respect”: Evo’s treatment of Daigo and MenaRD Legends Live broadcast shows it no longer understands FGC
The Japanese fighting game community is up in arms after the Kemonomichi Legends LIVE match, and not because Daigo Umehara lost. Evo took control of the broadcast, and many felt the production level was disrespectful. Now, many are accusing Evo of not understanding the magnitude of the historic…
Esports · 28 Apr 2026 · JP, US
Punk sweeps Street Fighter 6 and Doramigi slams competition in Smash Ultimate at LVL UP EXPO 2026: FGC’s explosive weekend leading to Evo Japan 2026
The FGC was treated to a wild weekend courtesy of LVL UP EXPO 2026, which saw international players such as Goichi “GO1” Kishida, Shoji “Fenritti” Sho, and Doramigi fly in to prove themselves at Los Angeles. From Victor “Punk” Woodley’s Street Fighter 6 run to Christopher “NYChrisG” Gonzalez…
Esports · 9 Mar 2026 · JP
Crazy Raccoon unveils OWCS roster for 2026
Japanese esports organisation Crazy Raccoon has revealed its Overwatch esports roster for 2026. Seven players, which includes a mixture of new and returning names, will represent the organisation in the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) circuit this season. Since the start of 2026, two new players…
Esports · 4 Mar 2026 · JP
Apex Legends x Gundam event arrives March 10th
Gaming publisher EA has announced that the Apex Legends x Gundam event will launch on March 10th. The event will bring Legend skins inspired by the popular Japanese mech franchise, alongside new gameplay elements in the Wildcard mode and more. Nine Gundam-inspired skins will be unlocked for some of…
Esports · 3 Mar 2026 · JP
2XKO prize pool and rewards revealed for Evo Japan 2026
Details have been revealed regarding the prizes on offer for players competing in the 2XKO tournament during the upcoming FGC festival, Evo Japan 2026. Rewards include in-game skins and cosmetics, in addition to a cut of the prize pool saved only for the top-performing competitors. Tournaments at…
Esports · 27 Feb 2026 · JP
Fnatic refreshes ALGS line-up with ILY and Ein
Global esports organisation Fnatic has welcomed two new players to its Apex Legends roster following an off-season review. Japanese players Choi ‘ILY‘ Jun-hyeok and Shougo ‘Ein‘ Kumahashi will represent the organisation, joining the in-game leader Haruto ‘Kernerl garcia‘ Seki for Apex Legends…
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