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Parallel’s new Monthly Melee shuts out everyone outside the top 100
Parallel has announced the Top-100 Monthly Melee, a new sanctioned Community Clash tournament exclusively for players ranked within the top 100 on the leaderboard at the end of each season. The inaugural event is scheduled for August 12th, with players having just over a day to improve their rankings before the qualification period closes. This exclusive tournament adds another competitive track to Parallel's offerings, complementing the existing Community Clash series.
Anichess Runs a Nightly $CHECK Tournament All Week, With Four Free Entries
Anichess is hosting daily chess tournaments throughout the week, with four of them offering free entry. The spell format varies each night, ranging from three spells to randomized spells, and a single spell for the entire game on Sunday. The platform, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and partner of Chess.com, has surpassed 1 million players and features prize money for top performers.
eFootball Reveals Major Update: Sergio Agüero, New Overload Tactics, & Custom Tournaments
Konami has announced major updates for eFootball at the eFootball World Festival in Bangkok. The updates include the debut of Sergio Agüero as a legend, the return of Wayne Rooney with new abilities, a new Custom Tournament mode, the Overload team style, and the Treasure Link reward system. Some changes are live now, with others coming soon.
Community dev’s GigaPrix brings automated tournaments to Gigaverse’s Gigling racing
Gigaverse has highlighted GigaPrix, a new tournament tool for its Gigling racing game developed by community member @web3_shadowking. This tool automates the process of organizing multiple races into a tournament, a feature players have requested since the game's launch. Previously, players had to manually set up and track individual races.
GOALS Unveils Global Esports Circuit: Tournament Formats, Dates, and Grassroots Strategy
GOALS has officially launched its global Esports circuit, featuring a multi-tier tournament structure. The circuit includes online Majors for top-ranked players and elite offline Masters tournaments, with the first event, the GOALS Open, culminating in Stockholm on September 1. GOALS also aims to foster community growth through tools for smaller organizers and support for marginalized groups within gaming.
Card Shop Suspends Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Over Smelly Players
A card shop in Oregon has temporarily suspended its Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments for one week due to complaints about the hygiene of some players. The decision was made after multiple negative reviews and reports regarding player odor.
Morning Esports and Competitions
The article highlights the Raid For Glory tournament for the game Once Human. It focuses on the esports and competitive aspects of the game.
PlayStation Announces Days of Play 2026 for May 27th With Discounts, Tournaments, and Events
Sony has announced Days of Play 2026, running from May 27th to June 10th, featuring discounts on PlayStation games and hardware, including PlayStation VR2 and DualSense controllers. The event will also include PlayStation Tournaments for various multiplayer titles, with participation offering chances to win prizes like a PlayStation Portal and PlayStation Store credit. Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive new monthly games and exclusive in-game packs.
LOADED AND FUTBIN LAUNCH NEW FC 26 TWITCH TOURNAMENT WITH GAME VOUCHERS AND POINTS UP FOR GRABS
Digital game store Loaded and FC database FUTBIN have launched a new EA Sports FC 26 tournament called 'Wicked Wednesdays'. The five-week competition features 16 creators and pros, with weekly streams on Twitch offering prizes like Loaded vouchers and FC Points. The tournament aims to bring the community together and reward fans, marking the start of a new partnership between the two companies.
THE POLYTOPIA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS FOR ANOTHER YEAR, WITH A $10,000 CASH PRIZE AND FREE ENTRY TO COMPETE
Midjiwan AB has announced The Battle of Polytopia World Championship 2026, featuring a $10,000 prize pool and free entry for competitors. Weekly qualifying matches begin May 11, 2026, with the finals taking place live in Stockholm on October 10, 2026. The event is open to players on PC and Mobile platforms.
FC Pro World Championship 2026: Betting & The Road to Riyadh
The FC Pro World Championship 2026, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is expected to significantly boost esports betting. The tournament's single-elimination format and the unpredictable nature of professional gaming make it an attractive prospect for bettors seeking quick returns. With a $1.5 million prize fund and 36 players qualifying through rigorous regional and online battles, the event promises high drama and increased mainstream attention for esports wagering.
What You Need To Know About The New Fortnite Arenas Boxfight Map
Epic Games is introducing a new core mode for Fortnite called Arenas, launching April 9, which features round-robin boxfight tournaments. Developed using Unreal Editor for Fortnite, this mode aims to replicate popular user-made Creative maps and will include build-only gameplay, ranked matchmaking, and free rewards for players. Arenas will also feature a new announcer character, Elite Zadie, and a team merge mechanic for 2v2 tournaments.
Evoplay ends its Big Adventures campaign with Maldives grand prize
Evoplay has concluded its nine-month 'Big Adventures' network campaign, which featured a €2.5 million prize pool and over 115,000 random prizes. The grand prize, a VIP holiday to the Maldives, was awarded to a top player during a live draw. The studio has launched a new promotion, 'Four Seasons of Legends', to continue its focus on player engagement.
This SXSW Event Turns Tic Tac Toe Into a Worldwide Esports Tournament
The Worldwide Tic Tac Toe Championship is being transformed into a global esports event at South by Southwest (SXSW) from March 12-18. Festival attendees and online players can compete on HighScoreGameArcade.com for global leaderboard dominance, with prizes to be announced and the world champion crowned on March 18. Victor Varnado, founder of High Score Game Arcade, aims to prove that technology can turn familiar games into worldwide competitions.
All FC 26 FUT Birthday Fiesta 1 Tournament rewards and how to get them
The FUT Birthday Fiesta 1 Tournament is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, offering various rewards for players. Completing specific match-based tasks and tournament progression milestones will unlock packs, player picks, and evolutions. The tournament is part of the larger FUT Birthday celebrations.
Evo is getting five more regional events and a new world championship: here's what's good, what's bad, and what matters
Evo, the largest fighting game tournament series, announced an expansion with five new regional events in China, Brazil, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico, alongside a new World Championship requiring mastery of multiple games. The Qiddiya Investment Company, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, is behind this expansion, aiming to support local communities while facing scrutiny over sportswashing and potential dilution of the Evo brand's prestige.
