(Hutchinson MN-) Ridgewater College has introduced a new eSports activity on the Hutchinson campus. Launching this fall, the eSports club will give students the opportunity to join competitive gaming teams, participate in tournaments, and develop skills in game strategy, teamwork, and digital media in a newly created gaming lounge. eSports will run as a “club sport”, similar to Ridgewater’s Clay Target teams. The only eligibility requirement is to be enrolled as a part- or full-time student at Ridgewater. Whether students are seasoned gamers or just beginning, eSports will offer something for everyone. The team will be coached by Ridgewater Instructor Sheldon McKinnon, who says he’s eager to begin recruiting players…

…McKinnon says there is space set up for the eSports team on the Hutchinson Campus…

…McKinnon says proficiency at gaming creates skills students can apply in other areas…

…McKinnon says they will be ready to go this coming fall. Last year, Heidi Olson, Ridgewater Dean of Students, proposed the program to expand student life opportunities for students on the Hutchinson campus. The Hutchinson campus does not have a gymnasium like the Willmar campus, and thus doesn’t host sports like volleyball, basketball and wrestling.

“This is an activity that has grown in recent years,” Olson said. This school year, more than 100 Minnesota high schools and 2,000 Minnesota high school students participated in eSports clubs and teams.Follow the development of the Ridgewater eSports club on the Ridgewater Warrior Athletics website at www.ridgewaterathletics.com.

On June 11 and 12, Cactus Gaming will be present at BETEXPO + CONFUT USA, in Miami, where it will participate in the USA Soccer Conference.

The event, focused on betting, innovation and soccer, represents a crucial opportunity for the company to present its technological solutions, strengthen ties with the North American market and expand its network of contacts in one of the largest global hubs of the sports and digital entertainment industry.

Immediately afterwards, on June 18 and 19, Cactus will participate in the PGS (Peru Gaming Show), in Lima, considered one of the most important fairs in the sector in South America. The presence reinforces the company’s presence in the region and increases its visibility in a strategic market that is constantly growing.

“These events are essential to consolidate our international presence and position Brazil as a leader in the iGaming sector. We will showcase the strength of Brazilian technology and seek connections that expand our operations in new territories,” says Cactus CBO, Tiago Silva.

 

The company, which already operates with complete sports betting solutions and management systems, stands out for its ability to adapt to different regulatory and cultural contexts, offering secure, scalable and tailored platforms for each operator.

Participation in the events is also part of Cactus’ global expansion plan, which focuses on strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange and the development of new businesses in emerging and consolidated markets.

Confirmed events in June:

BETEXPO and CONFUT USA – June 11 and 12 | Miami, USA

Event: USA Soccer Conference

Focus: sports betting, innovation, international networking

PGS – Peru Gaming Show – June 18 and 19 | Lima, Peru

Focus: expansion in South America, regional partnerships, iGaming trends

Cactus Gaming is a Brazilian company specialized in the development of technological solutions for the iGaming sector.

With international operations, it offers platforms for sports betting, online casino, operations management, payments and gamification.

The brand stands out for its flexibility, innovation and ability to meet the regulatory demands of different markets with agility and performance.

Source: GMB

EA Sports College Football 26’s release is right around the corner and will bring in a slew of fresh content for all the fans, featuring Ryan Williams and Jeremiah Smith as cover stars this year.

If you’re wondering when it will be released and on which platforms it will be available, whether it will have cross-play support, or not, we’ve got you covered right here.

EA Sports College Football 26 will be released on July 10, 2025. This is for the Standard Edition; however, Deluxe Edition owners can get a three-day early access starting on July 7.

EA Sports College Football 26 comes in two editions: Standard and Deluxe. There’s also a special MVP bundle that packs Madden NFL 26 as a combo.

Here’s a complete rundown of its features and prices:

Platforms

Like EA Sports College Football 25, this year’s iteration is only available for current-gen consoles: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. PC players will miss out again on all the action, and if you want to play the game, getting a console is the only option for you.

Yes, EA Sports College Football 26 will feature cross-play support across PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This means that if you own the game on Sony’s console and your friend has the Microsoft counterpart, you two can team up.

If you prefer, you also have the option to disable the feature from the in-game settings on PS5 and the console system settings on Xbox.

These are the game modes that will have crossplay support:

• Dynasty
• Road to the College Football Playoff
• College Football Ultimate Team
• Play a Friend

EA Sports College Football 26 features:

• Over 300 real-world coaches
• High school football in Road to Glory
• Wear and tear system
• Stadium Pulse 2.0
• Trophy room
• Foundational Football Advancements

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A more inclusive and equally thrilling fourth season of the Cesafi Esports League (CEL) is set to unfold in February 2026.

Cesafi commissioner Felix Tiukinhoy Jr., announced during the recent induction of new officers led by president Atty. Augusto W. Go, that CEL will now include a women’s division for the first time.

Since its launch in 2022, marking Cesafi’s return after a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CEL has quickly become one of the league’s most popular sporting events, right alongside basketball and volleyball.

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Under the leadership of tournament director Ryan Abarquez Balbuena, CEL has showcased the region’s deep Esports talent, gaining national attention. It has also served as a stepping stone for several student-athletes who now compete for professional Esports teams in Manila.

This time, the spotlight will expand to shine on promising female players, who may one day follow in the footsteps of the Smart Omega Empress which is the Philippines’ top all-women Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team, composed entirely of Cebuanas.

Balbuena clarified that no Cesafi member school has officially revealed its roster for the women’s division yet, but the excitement is already building.

“Some schools have expressed interest and are currently recruiting players, so they can’t announce their official lineups just yet,” said Balbuena. “But we’re very excited to welcome the women’s division to CEL in Season 4 this coming February.”

The Cesafi Esports League remains the last sport to wrap up every Cesafi season, typically running from February to April. It features two of the country’s most popular titles: MLBB and Valorant.

The addition of the CEL women’s division comes on the heels of another big development: the launch of the Cesafi women’s basketball tournament, which already has four confirmed teams as of this writing.

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HELOTES, Texas – As summer nears, children and teens may find themselves online gaming more than usual, which is why one e-sports organization is preparing both gamers and their parents on ways to stay safe in online spaces.

is also a server that tracks all computers with the ability to stream through Twitch, a video live-streaming service popular among video game enthusiasts

Glenn Howard, an Air Force Veteran, owns and operates the business, and he said even though the atmosphere is all about fun, safety is their top priority.

“We make sure that one, parental control is always turned on for children 13 and younger,” Howard said. “If they are 13 and older and they use things like in-game chat, things like that, that they only communicate with people they know. But we teach them to been the lookout for random anonymous messages. Stranger danger, right. It is like if they are going to a grocery store, they know not to talk to anyone they don’t know. That is the same here, just online.”

Not only are the children learning the ins and outs of the tech world, but XP League also holds webinars for parents who aren’t as familiar with gaming spaces, providing safety tips they can practice as guardians.

“We provide parents the tools to understand what are perceptions of dangers and what are actual dangers,” Howard said. “A lot of times, parents don’t truly understand what the threats are out there, and so they tend to overreact or underreact to the wrong things. We want to give them a chance to be effective for their child.”

In addition to the multiple coaches constantly monitoring their gamers’ activities, there is also a server that tracks all computers with the ability to stream through Twitch, a video live-streaming service popular among video game enthusiasts. It allows parents to see their child’s activities anywhere they tune in.

“The more often you teach them early in often to be aware of these threats, the less likely they are to make those horrible mistakes,” Howard said. “It only takes one time to make that that life-changing mistake, and a lot of times those mistakes happen because kids are by themselves. They’re by themselves in their bedrooms on a computer, and they have no guardrails. We provide guardrails, we provide that constant education and awareness.”

If you need to provide your child with a safe and fun way to enjoy the summer months, consider visiting XP League.

Visit their websites for more on the different camps, events and lifelong skills your child could participate in.

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