Jason Lake brings Complexity’s 23-year esports run to a close
Jason Lake has confirmed that Complexity has officially ceased operations after 23 years, with ownership...
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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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LEC Versus Won’t Return for 2027: A chat with the LEC Commissioner
With the LEC coming to an end with the Grand Finals in Nice, LEC Commissioner...
Wisper takes Team Liquid’s offlane spot for BLAST SLAM VIII
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LCP qualification to start at home for every team in 2027
Riot Games is overhauling qualification for the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP), with every...
Rookie and TheShy return as IG seal LPL’s fourth Worlds berth
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Misfits Gaming Group plans fundraising events with Softgiving
Misfits Gaming Group has announced a partnership with online fundraising platform Softgiving, with plans to use the platform...
NODWIN Gaming appoints Actimedia as PR partner
Indian esports firm NODWIN Gaming has signed Actimedia as its official public relations and communications partner. Actimedia has...
Epulze launches regional Dota 2 leagues for amateur players
Swedish esports tournament platform Epulze has announced the launch of regional Dota 2 leagues which are scheduled to begin in...
This week in Chinese esports: Li-Ning, Guangzhou Sport University
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This week in Chinese esports: HUYA, DPL-CDA
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