Topson’s OG Return Leads Rebuilt Dota 2 Lineup
OG has brought back Topias "Topson" Taavitsainen to headline its new roster for the 2026-27...
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Wisper takes Team Liquid’s offlane spot for BLAST SLAM VIII
Team Liquid has confirmed the signing of former HEROIC offlaner Adrián “Wisper” Dobles, who replaces...
Rookie and TheShy return as IG seal LPL’s fourth Worlds berth
Lead Invictus Gaming defeated JD Gaming 3-1 in the lower-bracket final of the LPL 2026...
Team Yandex adds TI champion ATF to 2026-2027 roster
Team Yandex announced on 17 September that it has signed Ammar “ATF” Assaf as its...
Jack Williams on iTero, GIANTX, and the future of AI coaching in esports
iTero, the AI-powered coaching app from GIANTX (formerly XL Esports) recently hit the 1,000,000 download...
Can MSI performance predict Worlds success?
Every year, the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) gives us what should be our first proper answer...
Who really owns The International? A regional analysis of TI history
China remains TI’s largest historical player base, accounting for 280 appearances and 171 top-eight finishes,...
“I have always worried about the livelihood of Tier 2″: 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational gives hope and opportunity to struggling Tier 2 ecosystem
The changes to League of Legends’ Tier 2 system have long been whispered about, but...
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Virtus.pro joins Honor of Kings esports partnership model
Virtus.pro has re-joined the Honor of Kings esports partnership model in 2026, earning a direct slot to the...
Los Ratones fall as G2 snatch LEC Versus Playoff place on the final day
Over the weekend, Los Ratones and G2 Esports were at the centre of a tense final day in...
Team Secret departs from Dota 2 scene, leaving behind long-standing legacy
One of the most iconic teams in Dota 2 has left the scene. Team Secret announced its departure...
Coach Comms in League of Legends: Will it change pro play?
At the start of the season, the LCK and the LCP introduced ‘Coach Comms’, an experimental feature that...
SkewMond extends G2 Esports stay until 2028
League of Legends player Rudy ‘SkewMond’ Semaan has extended its contract with G2 Esports for two additional seasons....
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