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I’m honestly so sick of Kick, and the “Last Woman Standing” exploitation stream was my final straw
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AI vs expert: The stage is set for LEC week six predictions after last week’s blank
The sixth and final week of the regular LEC Summer Split, and for once, there's...
“It’s very sad for players and coaches”: Esports pros react to sudden Esports Nations Cup delay with further training, confusion, and a wedding
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Sonder to retire from VALORANT after Red Bull Instalock
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Cloud9 New York overhauls roster ahead of CDL Major 4
Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise Cloud9 New York has overhauled its roster ahead of the league's Major...
Marvel Rivals Ignite announced with $3m prize pool
NetEase Games has announced Marvel Rivals Ignite, a major esports competition that boasts a prize pool of $3m...
Epic Games CEO says Fortnite will return to US iOS Store next week
Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, has announced that Fortnite will return to the US iOS store next week,...
VCT EMEA Stage 1 to resume on Friday after solving tech issues
Riot Games has upgraded its PCs and equipment to resolve the technical issues that have plagued VCT EMEA...
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