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Riccardo Lichene

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Having worked with Esports Insider since 2021, Riccardo has always been interested in the business side of esports. Attending events is a big part of what he enjoys when covering competitive gaming. Moreover, he loves watching competitive Age of Empires and playing shooters, particularly Overwatch.
Riccardo Lichene
ARTICLES WRITTEN
ARTICLES WRITTEN 57
FAVOURITE GAMES
FAVOURITE GAMES Apex Legends, Pokémon
FAVOURITE PLATFORM
FAVOURITE PLATFORM Mobile
CURRENTLY PLAYING
CURRENTLY PLAYING Overwatch

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Riccardo specialises in esports reporting and analysis, with a strong focus on event coverage, competitive formats, and industry developments. His expertise spans major tournament schedules and results, team and roster movements, and the evolution of titles such as Apex Legends, Pokémon, and emerging competitive formats. He also brings deep insight into esports expansion, governance, and regulation, covering industry controversies and policy changes that shape the future of competitive gaming.

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