--- title: "Category: Esports & Game News – Ascend Esports" url: https://ascendesport.ae/category/esports-game-news/ description: "Ascend Esports is the esports division of Ascend Innovations: a wellness-first esports and game design hub in Mirdif, Dubai, with pro esports coaching, tournaments, a Game Zone, streaming rooms, birthday parties and school programs, on-site and online." site: "Ascend Esports" summary_for_agents: https://ascendesport.ae/llms.txt --- # Esports & Game News Articles about Esports & Game News from the Ascend Esports team. [Esports & Game News](https://ascendesport.ae/category/esports-game-news/) ### [The Esports Nations Cup is on: a quick guide for families following along](https://ascendesport.ae/esports-nations-cup-2026-guide/) National teams, 16 games and a month of matches in Riyadh. What the new Esports Nations Cup is, how the money works, and how to watch… 3 Nov 2026 · 2 min read [Esports & Game News](https://ascendesport.ae/category/esports-game-news/) ### [Esports World Cup 2026: what Paris taught us about the future of competitive gaming](https://ascendesport.ae/esports-world-cup-2026-paris-recap/) Seven weeks, 24 games, a record $75 million prize pool and a new club champion. Here is what the first Esports World Cup outside Riyadh means… 27 Aug 2026 · 2 min read [Esports & Game News](https://ascendesport.ae/category/esports-game-news/) ### [Inside the ASCEND FC26 National Cup](https://ascendesport.ae/fc26-national-cup/) 64 players. A World Cup-style knockout bracket. One arena in Mirdif. How the Cup is structured, who it is for, and what to expect on the… 22 Jul 2026 · 3 min read [Esports & Game News](https://ascendesport.ae/category/esports-game-news/) ### [3.58 billion players: the 2025 games market in five numbers](https://ascendesport.ae/global-games-market-2025-numbers/) Gaming is now played by more than 60% of people online. Five figures from Newzoo that explain where the industry is, and why the Middle East… 18 Feb 2026 · 2 min read Insights in your inbox ## Healthy gaming tips, game news and events, once a month. No spam, unsubscribe any time. --- Ascend Esports · +971 4 229 6887 · WhatsApp +971 50 754 2891 · info@ascendesport.com · L2-312, Sport Society, Mirdif, Dubai