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LEC vs. LCS: Who leads League of Legends’ oldest regional rivalry?
Europe vs. North America has been one of the game’s defining regional rivalries since the...
“We’ve admittedly created an unintentional imbalance over the last few years”: VCT Pacific has an inclusivity problem, but can Riot fix it?
VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific has long positioned itself as a stage designed to unite talent...
“It’s just not sustainable”: Tier 2 esports orgs discuss the shocking finances and player poaching that comes with (finally) reaching the LCS
The North American Challengers League – North America’s League of Legends Tier 2 system –...
Dota 2 The International winners: every TI champion in history
The Aegis of Champions is by far the most iconic trophy in Dota 2. Since...
I’m honestly so sick of Kick, and the “Last Woman Standing” exploitation stream was my final straw
I am really not the kind of person who watches other people play games and...
“It’s very sad for players and coaches”: Esports pros react to sudden Esports Nations Cup delay with further training, confusion, and a wedding
Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun wasn’t focused on the Esports Nations Cup. It was just one of...
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Arc Raiders: Five essential tips to help you survive Topside
Shields are not a second life bar and offer damage reduction with a potential Raider nerf. Topside can...
Destiny: Rising tier list: Who are the strongest Lightbearers?
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Bugha net worth: How much money has Kyle Giersdorf made in his esports career?
Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf earned $3 million from winning the Solo Fortnite World Cup in 2019 when he was...
“Starting a new event is scary”: Head of LoL Esports discusses First Stand, third-party events and Esports Olympics
Prior to the 2025 World Finals, Riot Games revealed its plans for the League of Legends esports international...
Battlefield 6: Best Portal maps
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