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Finnish esports organization ENCE files for bankruptcy
Finnish esports organization ENCE has filed for bankruptcy after 13 years of operation, citing a 79 percent drop in revenue over the last two years. The organization, primarily known for its Counter-Strike teams, recently won the Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 competition. The future of its players, coaches, and staff remains uncertain.
Make My MMO: Loftia’s impending beginning, Ship of Heroes’ inevitable end
This column tracks the status of crowdfunded MMOs, highlighting upcoming early access launches for Loftia and Monsters & Memories. It also reports on the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen's delay and layoffs, and updates on various other crowdfunded titles.
Beloved Dota 2 esports team Heroic has just disbanded, saying it's a "tough game to commercialize"
The esports organization Heroic has disbanded its Dota 2 team due to financial unsustainability, despite competitive success and commercial efforts. Chief Gaming Officer Robin Nymann cited Dota 2 as a difficult game to commercialize, leading to the decision to release the roster. This move reflects broader challenges within the esports industry, including dwindling prize pools and rising costs.
