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The Esports World Cup 2026 viewership recap shows League of Legends garnered the most attention, accumulating 23.62 million Hours Watched. This event, which featured a $75 million prize pool across 25 tournaments, also noted substantial year-over-year growth for Apex Legends. The figures underscore the growing audience engagement in competitive gaming.
Digital game retailer GOG is permanently removing six PC titles, including "A Long Journey to an Uncertain End" and "Airborne Kingdom," from its platform on July 31, 2026. While existing owners retain access, this action is notable for GOG, which typically emphasizes DRM-free games and has fewer delistings than competitors. This impacts game availability for new purchasers on the platform.
The Esports Foundation and Adidas have formed a partnership, with the sportswear brand set to outfit all national teams competing in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. This event, scheduled from November 2-29, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature over 100 countries. The collaboration aims to elevate the visual identity of national esports teams and signifies a major step in mainstream recognition and investment for the esports industry.