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[Industry news] Major League Soccer Names ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) as Official Operator for eMLS Cup

ggg 1 [Industry news] Major League Soccer Names ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) as Official Operator for eMLS Cup

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) today announced it has been selected by Major League Soccer (MLS) to operate the 2026 eMLS Cup, the pinnacle of competitive EA FC in North America. As the official operations partner, EFG will manage the transition from club selection to the crowning of a champion, providing the platform for the region’s best players to earn their spots in the EA FC World Championship.

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[Industry news] ESL FACEIT Group Partners with ZOWIE for Global Counter-Strike 2 Tournament Circuit

2 1 [Industry news] ESL FACEIT Group Partners with ZOWIE for Global Counter-Strike 2 Tournament Circuit

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the global leader in esports and video game entertainment, and ZOWIE, the renowned gaming brand by BenQ, have today announced the expansion of their partnership in key global Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competitions.

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Games Meets Music Returns After Breakthrough Debut, Connecting Developers with Major Music Industry Power Players

Gameconfguide2 Games Meets Music Returns After Breakthrough Debut, Connecting Developers with Major Music Industry Power Players

Second edition follows tangible business wins for attendees in 2025 Following a successful inaugural event that resulted in confirmed new partnerships and commercial deals for attendees, Games Meets Music returns for its second year with an expanded programme aimed squarely at developers, publishers and commercial leaders. Launched in 2025 to …

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[Industry news] G2 Esports and Theta Labs Launch AI Agent Sami

a [Industry news] G2 Esports and Theta Labs Launch AI Agent Sami

G2 Esports, one of the world's most decorated esports organisations, and Theta Labs, the leading blockchain-powered decentralised cloud provider for AI and media, today announced the launch of an AI agent for G2's global fan community across multiple competitive titles including League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Rainbow Six Siege, and Call of Duty.

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NEW categories for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026 (and nominations are now open!)

mcv develop awards img header NEW categories for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026 (and nominations are now open!)

The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park.  The awards have been around for over 20 years and aim to recognise the successes of the UK games industry in every area that it excels, from innovations in …

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Outright Games, Naomi House and Jacksplace are calling for UK gamers to stream for a Children’s Hospice Charity Fundraiser

game on header img Outright Games, Naomi House and Jacksplace are calling for UK gamers to stream for a Children’s Hospice Charity Fundraiser

Naomi House and Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults, have announced the return of their gaming fundraiser event Game On!

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