Business
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RRQ sign ZOWIE as monitor and jersey partner for VCT Pacific 2026
RRQ have signed ZOWIE, already the official monitor brand of VCT Pacific, to supply monitors to their Valorant roster and appear on its jersey. No terms were disclosed.
SponsorshipsMichelin becomes an official partner of the RLCS 2026 season
Michelin has signed with BLAST, organizer of the 2026 Rocket League Championship Series, and is named an official partner of the season. No terms or activations were given.
SponsorshipsMOUZ and Razer renew their partnership for two more years
MOUZ extended its partnership with Razer for two more years in late February 2026. The deal dates from 2019, covers equipment and tournament support, and no terms were given.
SponsorshipsTeam Liquid and Sunderland AFC pair up for the ePremier League
Two Team Liquid players will wear a joint jersey for Sunderland AFC in the Premier League's EA Sports FC competition, which opens its eighth season on February 28.
SponsorshipsZOWIE becomes the monitor of IEM and ESL Pro League through 2027
ESL FACEIT Group has renewed and widened its deal with ZOWIE, now exclusive monitor supplier of every IEM event and four ESL Pro League seasons in 2026 and 2027.
BettingNew York's attorney general sues Valve over loot boxes as gambling
New York's attorney general filed suit against Valve on February 25, alleging that paid loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2 are illegal gambling under state law.
InvestmentEvo passes fully to Qiddiya-owned RTS as NODWIN sells its stake
NODWIN Gaming has sold its stake in Evo to RTS, which Qiddiya owns. Evo answered with a plan: legacy events unchanged, new countries from 2027 and a world championship.
SponsorshipsTeam Vitality sign French retailer Leclerc as main partner
Team Vitality named French retailer Leclerc its main partner on February 17, 2026. The logo goes on six jerseys, tournaments are planned in stores, and no amount was given.
RevenueVCT 2026 Season Capsule goes on sale with an equal split for teams
Riot Games has unveiled the 2026 VCT Season Capsule, on sale in Valorant from February 19, with its revenue split equally across the teams of the circuit.
RevenueKrafton reports record 2025 revenue and a KRW 1 trillion return plan
The publisher of PUBG posted record annual revenue of KRW 3.3266 trillion in 2025, while profit fell and it set out at least KRW 1 trillion in dividends and buybacks.