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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Is Neia the next Tekken 8 prodigy after an incredible Evo France run?
A 16-year-old Tekken 8 player dominated at Evo France 2025, finishing in 17th place. Evo France 2025 is...
Sentinels is joining the LCS for 2026 season
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Esports Worlds Cup increase CS2 tournament prize pool to $2m
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