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Is the Apex Legends esports scene dying? There's a reason ImperialHal is considering leaving
Is the Apex Legends esports scene dying? There’s a reason ImperialHal is considering leaving Team Falcons' Phillip "ImperialHal" Dosen recently tweeted that it "might be time to retire," prompting the Apex Legends…
April 2, 2026 | Olivia Richman
Does G2 Esports’ run at First Stand 2026 mean the gap between Western and Eastern teams in LoL Esports is closing? Maybe
Does G2 Esports’ run at First Stand 2026 mean the gap between Western and Eastern teams in LoL Esports is closing? Maybe Less than two weeks ago, G2 Esports shocked League of Legends’ fans. At First Stand 2026 semifinals, the…
April 1, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
But I believe Aang can save the FGC: We need simple fun, like Avatar Legends
But I believe Aang can save the FGC: We need simple fun, like Avatar Legends I previously argued against Avatar Legends, I'll admit it. I said they're just turning anything into a fighting game these days….
March 31, 2026 | Olivia Richman
Putting Dota 2 teams to the test: Should Valve have dropped Patch 7.41 mid-tournament?
Putting Dota 2 teams to the test: Should Valve have dropped Patch 7.41 mid-tournament? ESL One Birmingham 2026 has just ended, with Tundra Esports extending their reign by lifting the trophy. But…
March 31, 2026 | Owen Harsono
"Increased focus on fandom": Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams
“Increased focus on fandom”: Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams VCT Pacific has seen tremendous growth since its introduction in 2023, with the region producing some of the…
March 30, 2026 | Rabia Sayal
Is the Apex Legends esports scene dying? There's a reason ImperialHal is considering leaving
Is the Apex Legends esports scene dying? There’s a reason ImperialHal is considering leaving Team Falcons' Phillip "ImperialHal" Dosen recently tweeted that it "might be time to retire," prompting the Apex Legends…
April 2, 2026 | Olivia Richman
Does G2 Esports’ run at First Stand 2026 mean the gap between Western and Eastern teams in LoL Esports is closing? Maybe
Does G2 Esports’ run at First Stand 2026 mean the gap between Western and Eastern teams in LoL Esports is closing? Maybe Less than two weeks ago, G2 Esports shocked League of Legends’ fans. At First Stand 2026 semifinals, the…
April 1, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
But I believe Aang can save the FGC: We need simple fun, like Avatar Legends
But I believe Aang can save the FGC: We need simple fun, like Avatar Legends I previously argued against Avatar Legends, I'll admit it. I said they're just turning anything into a fighting game these days….
March 31, 2026 | Olivia Richman
Putting Dota 2 teams to the test: Should Valve have dropped Patch 7.41 mid-tournament?
Putting Dota 2 teams to the test: Should Valve have dropped Patch 7.41 mid-tournament? ESL One Birmingham 2026 has just ended, with Tundra Esports extending their reign by lifting the trophy. But…
March 31, 2026 | Owen Harsono
"Increased focus on fandom": Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams
“Increased focus on fandom”: Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams VCT Pacific has seen tremendous growth since its introduction in 2023, with the region producing some of the…
March 30, 2026 | Rabia Sayal
Crazy Raccoon unveils OWCS roster for 2026
Crazy Raccoon unveils OWCS roster for 2026 Japanese esports organisation Crazy Raccoon has revealed its Overwatch esports roster for 2026. Seven players, which includes a…
March 9, 2026 | Joey Morris
Sentinels signs JonahP to its VCT 2026 roster
Sentinels signs JonahP to its VCT 2026 roster Sentinels has announced the signing of Jonah 'JonahP' Pulice to its 2026 VCT roster ahead of Stage 1…
March 6, 2026 | Rabia Sayal
Gran Turismo cancels opening round of World Series
Gran Turismo cancels opening round of World Series Gran Turismo has cancelled the opening round of the Gran Turismo World Series, which was set to take…
March 6, 2026 | Jonno Nicholson
League of Legends First Stand 2026: teams, format, schedule and more
League of Legends First Stand 2026: teams, format, schedule and more First Stand 2026 takes place from March 16th to 22nd at the Riot Games Arena in São Paulo,…
March 6, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
Team Vitality leaves StarCraft II esports
Team Vitality leaves StarCraft II esports French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its exit from the StarCraft II esports scene after two years….
March 6, 2026 | Jonno Nicholson
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"Increased focus on fandom": Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams
“Increased focus on fandom”: Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams VCT Pacific has seen tremendous growth since its introduction in 2023, with the region producing some of the…
March 30, 2026 | Rabia Sayal
“I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago
“I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago Yusuf ‘Lar0k’ Kanber is one of countless rookies set to compete at VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first global…
February 28, 2026 | Lea Maas
“New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago
“New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago VALORANT Masters Santiago will be the first VCT tournament that will feature the recent Harbor buffs introduced in…
February 28, 2026 | Lea Maas
"We are the underdogs, and we are winning:" NAVI Rhilech on his growth, mindset, and LEC success
“We are the underdogs, and we are winning:” NAVI Rhilech on his growth, mindset, and LEC success Natus Vincere (NAVI) entered LEC Versus 2026 with an almost entirely rookie roster and little expectations after its…
February 11, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
“We’ve been struggling a bit”: G2 Caps on the team’s slow start at LEC Versus
“We’ve been struggling a bit”: G2 Caps on the team’s slow start at LEC Versus Yesterday, G2 Esports suffered a surprising defeat against Los Ratones at LEC Versus, which turned out to be…
February 2, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
"These drafts are just boring to play": Team Vitality's Naak Nako on the LEC current meta
“These drafts are just boring to play”: Team Vitality’s Naak Nako on the LEC current meta The LEC Versus season is well and truly underway, and Team Vitality sits in the middle with a…
January 30, 2026 | Cecilia Ciocchetti
“There is a lot of potential”: Karmine Corp SUYGETSU on revamped VCT 2026 roster
“There is a lot of potential”: Karmine Corp SUYGETSU on revamped VCT 2026 roster Despite two losses at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026, VALORANT veteran Dmitrii ‘SUYGETSU’ Iliushin remains optimistic about the strength…
January 30, 2026 | Lea Maas
“My Experience With the Game Hasn’t Been the Best”: PSG.Vitality’s Brice Masson on EA SPORTS FC 26 esports
“My Experience With the Game Hasn’t Been the Best”: PSG.Vitality’s Brice Masson on EA SPORTS FC 26 esports 2025 was a hectic year for EA's football franchise in-game and on stage, as both competitive balance and…
January 29, 2026 | Joey Morris
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