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“We’ve admittedly created an unintentional imbalance over the last few years”: VCT Pacific has an inclusivity problem, but can Riot fix it?
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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
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Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun wasn’t focused on the Esports Nations Cup. It was just one of...
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All Major Championship winners in CS2 and CS:GO
In Counter-Strike, few achievements carry the same weight as winning a Major Championship. These Valve-sponsored...
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