Jack Williams on iTero, Giant X, and the future of AI coaching in esports
iTero, the AI-powered coaching app from Giant X (formerly XL Esports) recently hit the 1,000,000...
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Should VCT change its qualification rules after Masters London champion Leviatán missed out on Champions Shanghai?
Last weekend’s VCT Americas matches sparked heated discussions within the global VALORANT esports community. With...
Eight players to watch at VALORANT Champions Shanghai
VALORANT Champions Shanghai arrives at the end of a 2026 season that has refused to...
Can MSI performance predict Worlds success?
Every year, the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) gives us what should be our first proper answer...
“I wish I was better”: The downfall of Fnatic’s VALORANT team
For many years, Fnatic was considered the strongest team in the VCT EMEA circuit. With...
Here’s what Super Smash Bros. 6 needs for the esports scene to grow
There's a Nintendo Direct tomorrow (September 9th) and there's a rumor that we will get...
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,...
How MLBB built an esports empire across Southeast Asia
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) launched globally in 2016 and found extraordinary success in Southeast...
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IEM and ESL announce North American circuit move to Chicago
Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) and ESL have announced a multi-year partnership with the United Center and the Wintrust...
PSG.LGD receives jersey sponsorship from Monster Energy
PSG.LGD - the Dota 2 team that's cohoused by PSG eSports and LGD Gaming - has entered a...
Riot Games, EOB Esports Academy partner for educational event
Riot Games, the developer behind League of Legends, has partnered with EOB Esports Academy to launch an event. The event,...
McLaren Shadow announces new F1 Esports Series team
McLaren Shadow F1 Esports Team announced its new line-up for 2018 and a partnership with Team Redline. The...
G FUEL now sponsors Team SoloMid’s Fortnite roster
Team SoloMid's Fortnite squad has picked up another sponsor in the shape of energy drink brand G FUEL....
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