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Wednesday, Apr 23

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Marvel Rivals reveals new Giant-Sized Brain Blast mode

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Image credit: NetEase Games, Marvel Rivals via X Smash hit hero shooter Marvel Rivals announced a new limited-time mode called Giant-Sized Brain Blast, launching on April 25th. This new party mode will see all characters with inflated…

Astralis benches cadiaN ahead of Counter-Strike PGL Astana

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Image Credit: PGL Astralis has decided to bench Counter-Strike in-game leader (IGL) Casper ‘cadiaN’ Møller ahead of PGL Astana in May. The European esports organisation has replaced cadiaN with stand-in Rasmus ‘HooXi’ Nielsen, who had been…

MPL MENA unveils structure changes for Season 7

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Image credit: MPL MENA MPL MENA, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) league for the Middle East and North Africa, has unveiled a range of changes for its seventh season. The league says the changes will offer ‘a more streamlined…

Tuesday, Apr 22

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The 10 most influential esports players of all time

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TL;DR Aceu is one of the first esports influencers to showcase the fluid movement in Apex Legends. Diamondprox, as part of the Moscow Five, is widely credited as the pioneer of counter-jungling. Myth is a worthy entrant for his building…

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How to Unlock Premier CS2: Buy Prime, hit level 10

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TL;DR Premier requires CS Prime status and character level 10 to unlock. Premier vs. Competitive CS2 differ significantly. Premier has a veto over selecting the map on which each match will be played. Premier is highly competitive, so make…

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Is Halo esports making a comeback?

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Image credit: Halo, OpTic Gaming via X The Halo Champions Series Arlington 2025 tournament on April 18th saw strong viewership numbers throughout its livestreams. The views accumulated in the tournament have been a much-needed boost for…

Marvel Rivals xQc Invitational will have a $250,000 prize pool

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Image credit: NetEase Games, xQc Twitch and Kick streamer Felix ‘xQc’ Lenyel revealed that he will be working with NetEase Games to host the xQc Invitationals for Marvel Rivals. Scheduled for May 9th, the upcoming tournament will have a …

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VALORANT Mobile release date predictions: Everything we know so far

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Image credit: Riot Games TL;DR Disclaimer: This article combines confirmed details with industry speculation. We’ll update it regularly as new info or leaks emerge. VALORANT Mobile will be coming to China first, with pre-registrations now…

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Virtus.Pro signs StarCraft II pro ahead of Esports World Cup

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Image credit: Virtus.pro Virtus.pro has announced its return to the StarCraft II scene, determined to qualify for this year’s Esports World Cup. The Armenian esports organisation’s return to RTS begins with the signing of Kim ‘Classic’…

OpTic Gaming claims victory at HCS Arlington 2025

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Image credit: Halo Esports via X OpTic Gaming has won the Halo Championship Series 2025: Arlington Major after defeating Shopify Rebellion in the Grand Final. The North American esports team has now secured the lion’s share of the $250,000…

Crazy Racoon wins Overwatch Champions Clash 2025

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Image Credit: Esports World Cup Crazy Raccoon has won the Overwatch Champions Clash 2025 following an intense 4-2 Grand Final against Team Falcons. With this victory, the Japanese roster has qualified directly for the second international…

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Riot Games Announces New President Hoby Darling

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Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games has announced a new company president, Hoby Darling. League of Legends players expressed uncertainty about whether Darling is the right fit to bring about changes in the company regarding marketing and…

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Tekken 8 Game Director Has Blocked Arslan Ash

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Image Credit: Tribune Tekken 8 Game Director Katsuhiro Harada has blocked top pro player Arslan Ash on X (formerly Twitter), infuriating the FGC. Earlier on April 21st, Arslan Ash shared a screenshot of Harada’s X bio, which showed that…

Monday, Apr 21

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JD Gaming head coach cvMax stepping down due to health concerns

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Image Credit: JDG JD Gaming’s Head Coach Kim ‘cvMax’ Dae-ho is stepping down from his role due to health concerns. JD Gaming shared the shocking news on X (formerly Twitter), stating that it was a mutual decision between cvMax and the…

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“We’re cooking something juicy”: Boaster on Fnatic’s comeback formula

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Image Credits: Riot Games, Michal Konkol While Fnatic was unable to lift an international VCT trophy in 2024, last year can still be considered a success, as the team secured both the EMEA Stage 1 and Stage 2 titles. However, going into…

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Faker’s net worth in 2025: How much is the LoL legend worth?

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Image credit: Red Bull TL;DR Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is regarded as the best League of Legends player of all time. Faker’s net worth is believed to be around $10 million. Faker’s salary with T1 is around $6 million yearly, and he owns 6% of…

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VALORANT Mobile pre-registration is now open in China

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Picture: Riot Games Riot Games has officially opened the pre-registration for VALORANT Mobile at Tencent Spark 2025, four years after announcing its development. The publisher has partnered with Lightspeed Studios to bring the title to…

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Exclusive: Fnatic’s LoL team on LEC Spring, League’s plans & esports future

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Fnatic’s League of Legends Team in 2025 / Image credit: Red Bull Content Pool, Marius Faulhaber TL;DR The Fnatic LoL team supports the new LEC format, favoring a smaller playoff pool and best-of-3 matches for more competitive gameplay.…

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Who is the best Fortnite player in the world in 2025?

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TL;DR The best Fortnite player is Peter ‘Peterbot” Kata. The richest Fortnite player is Harry “Veno” Pearson, who is believed to have raked up nearly $900,000. Fortnite pros are generally regarded for their placement in major tournaments.…

Saturday, Apr 19

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PUBG Nations Cup 2025 will be bigger than last year

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Image credit: KRAFTON PUBG developer KRAFTON has announced the return of the PUBG Nations Cup 2025 with an expanded lineup of 24 teams. The fifth edition of the Nations Cup will be held in late July at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in…

Kyedae announces indefinite break from streaming

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Image Credits: Riot Games, Colin Young-Wolff One of the most popular VALORANT streamers, Kyedae Shymko, has announced that she will be stepping away from streaming indefinitely. She stated her ongoing health complications as one of the…

Friday, Apr 18

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‘VALORANT is not much fun for casual players’: Fnatic’s Chronicle & Kaajak Interview

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Fnatic Roster for VALORANT in 2025 / Image credit: Red Bull Content Pool, Marius Faulhaber TL:DR Fnatic’s Chronicle and Kaajak aim to dominate VCT EMEA with skill and grit. Fnatic’s 2025 Red Bull partnership boosts focus and aligns with…

How does VALORANT Esports work? — The ultimate guide

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TL;DR VALORANT Esports is structured around the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), a global league system operated by Riot Games. The competitive path includes regional leagues, international Masters events, and the Champions finale, where the…

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Overwatch 2 tier list: Best characters to play in 2025

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Image Credit: Steam TL;DR This Overwatch 2 tier list is updated for Season 15 and split by role: Tank, DPS, and Support. S-Tier heroes dominate the meta and work well across all maps and comps – perfect picks if you’re trying to climb in…

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Do patch notes and updates hurt or help the esports scene?

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Image Credit: Blizzard Very few things embody the love/hate relationship that esports players have with game developers more than patch notes. Every time a big update comes to a competitive title, some players rejoice, as it may be fixing…

What makes a video game an esport? Competitive titles explained

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TL;DR A game’s status as an esport rests on its popularity and organized leagues. Well-balanced and fair multiplayer games are the most likely to reach esports status. PvP games are often esports, whereas single-player titles are rarely…

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League of Legends Brawl mode: All you need to know

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Image credit: League of Legends TL:DR Brawl is a casual, 10-minute team deathmatch mode with no towers or Nexus. Teams of five aim to reduce the enemy’s 250 HP to zero via player and minion takedowns. Bandle City, a small, wide map, hosts…

Esports host Giniro and TheGrefg among Forbes 30 Under 30

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Image Credit: Bruno Alvares / Riot Games Esports host Keltoum ‘Giniro’ Baddaje and Spanish streamer David ‘TheGrefg’ Martínez are among Forbes 30 Under 30 of 2025. According to the Forbes, the two gaming personalities are among the top…

Wonderful Pistachios announced as Combo Breaker snack partner

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Image Credits: Combo Breaker, Wonderful Pistachios Combo Breaker has announced the return of Wonderful Pistachios, a leading American nut brand, as the official snack partner for the second consecutive year. Throughout the three-day…

A brief guide to Evo Japan 2025

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Image credit: Evo Evo Japan 2025 will kick off next month at Tokyo’s Big Sight East Exhibition Halls with a total prize pool of ¥15m (~£79,400). Here is everything you need to know about the first global fighting game event in this year’s…