Valorant devs tease new map and possible night-time variants

Valorant devs tease new map and possible night-time variants Imagine Breeze at night. Valorant’s current map pool is about to get a lot bigger. Riot’s tactical shooter has grown from just three maps to seven in the span of two years, and new Valorant maps are still on the way, along with several potential twists. In a recentReddit AMA, Riot developers teased what to expect from the new Valorant map, and confirmed that several new designs are currently in the works....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · John Soto

Valve is making significant changes to The International format with TI12

Valve is making significant changes to The International format with TI12 New ways. Dota 2 has never been afraid of trying something new, and that same attitude is coming to Seattle in October for The International. TI12 will feature some big changes to its format, with adjustments made to its typical schedule, group stage, and the classic lower bracket best-of-ones,Valve announced over the weekend. TI11’s schedule is here to stay Last year’s TI in Singapore saw massive changes to the usual schedule — The International was split up into three distinct phases, each happening over the weekend with breaks in between....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Curtis Murray

VCT 2022 season: Full schedule and complete list of events

VCT 2022 season: Full schedule and complete list of events The VCT 2022 begins on Febuary. Riot Games has announced its plans for the upcoming VCT 2022 season. Now thatValorant Champions 2021is set to crown its first-ever champion in a few days, the game developers are already looking ahead, laying out their schedule of events for the next year. This includes details about the next VCT season, new in-game features for Valorant esports, offseason competitions, and a global event for the all-female Game Changers circuit....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Tyler Sanchez

When will partnered teams for the VCT 2023 season be revealed?

When will partnered teams for the VCT 2023 season be revealed? Sit tight. Riot Games will unveil its full list of partnered teams for theVCT 2023 seasonlater this week, according to John Needham, President of Esports at the game developer. The announcement would mark the close ofmonths of speculation, since Riot said it would be moving to a newpartnership modelin 2023 comprising three international leagues. Each league — encompassing the Americas, Pacific, and EMEA regions — will feature 10 teams, all representing the top level of pro Valorant....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Johnny English

Who is Yhwach in Bleach TYBW? Story, first appearance, personality, powers

Almighty. Updated on September 27, 5:34 p.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. The Thousand-Year Blood War also comes with what feels like a thousand characters. The Bleach TYBW anime is a welcome adaptation for diehard fans. But for those who want to know a bit more about each character without veering off into endgame spoilers, here’s an introduction to Yhwach — the main villain of the new Bleach anime. Warning: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t read Bleach chapters 484 to 686...

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Maxwell Fisher

Why Beastmaster has the highest win rate in competitive Dota 2 patch 7.30

Why Beastmaster has the highest win rate in competitive Dota 2 patch 7.30 He’s the king of animals. Since the release of Dota 2 patch 7.30, a familiar and dreaded meta has returned to the game. It has been a plague in pub games, and if the current tournaments are anything to go by, the pros seem to be having trouble dealing with it as well. Beastmaster and the Zoo meta are back with a vengeance....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Cheryl Brown

Why RSG PH Demonkite keeps flashing his killer smile during the MSC 2022 playoffs

Why RSG PH Demonkite keeps flashing his killer smile during the MSC 2022 playoffs Because I’m happy ♬. Why is Jonard “Demonkite” Cedrix Caranto always smiling during their match against Myanmar’s Falcon Esports? A lot of things are at stake during theMobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2022(MSC 2022), and many players tend to be very serious and invested during the matches. That’s especially true during the playoffs, where the stakes are at their highest....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Stephen Shelton

Wild Rift celebrates its Open Beta launch with a brand new cinematic

Wild Rift celebrates its Open Beta launch with a brand new cinematic Could Teemo be the next WR champion? Troublemaker and twin-braided champion Jinx has just become a dimension traveler in the first and latest Wild Rift cinematic, “You Really Got Me.” The two-minute trailer stars the marksman Jinx and her pursuit to gather her team members all across Runeterra and bring them inside the Rift. From Demacia, then Ionia, to Zaun, Jinx playfully (and forcefully) invited Lux, Yasuo, and Blitzcrank through a mysterious blue portal....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Elaine Espinoza

Worlds 2021 semifinals debuted support Maokai, Zilean, and mid Seraphine

Worlds 2021 semifinals debuted support Maokai, Zilean, and mid Seraphine More and more creativity being shown. Both series in the Worlds 2021 semifinals stretched to the full five games as the top four teams battled it out over the weekend. Three LCK teams, DWG KIA, T1, and Gen.G, as well as the last remaining LPL team, Edward Gaming, were fighting for the final two spots for a chance tolift the Summoner’s Cupand take home this year’sspecial Mercedes-Benz white gold championship rings....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Tanya Yates

Yay finally surfaces — all evidence points to Valorant star playing in VCT Pacific

Yay finally surfaces — all evidence points to Valorant star playing in VCT Pacific Yay in SEA. The Valorant off-season has seen plenty of teams across the Valorant Champions Tour make significant changes to their rosters for next year. Jaccob “Yay” Whitaker, also known as El Diablo, is noticeably absent from the rumor mill and off-season spreadsheets. While the former OpTic Gaming star has yet to announce which team he will play for in the VCT 2024 season, new information indicates he is currently playing in the Pacific region....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Tina Wilkerson

‘We will go all out to win MPL ID S7’ says RRQ co-owner Calvin Thenderan

‘We will go all out to win MPL ID S7’ says RRQ co-owner Calvin Thenderan The King of Kings will defend the throne at all costs. Defending MPL champs RRQ Hoshi face a tough season ahead with some drastic changes to their squad, including the departure of coach James “Jamesss” Chen and the hiatus of carry player Yesaya Omega Armando “Xinnn” Wowiling. RRQ Team co-owner Calvin Thenderean admitted that their MPL journey will be tough without the seasoned coach, but he trusts in the abilities of Adi Syofian “Acil” Asyauri....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Teresa Cunningham

3 awesome MLBB skins in patch 1.5.88 that should be on your wish list

3 awesome MLBB skins in patch 1.5.88 that should be on your wish list Now is a good time to be called a skinner. The latestMobile Legends: Bang Bangpatch 1.5.88 has been released. Aside from new abilities, items, and mechanics, there are also new skins that might pique the interest of many. Are skins in patch 1.5.88 worth it? With the slow but steady release of Project: NEXT content, Moonton has been slowly improving the visuals of the game....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Amy Smith

31-year-old dad with two full-time jobs and limited practice beats pro Tekken god

31-year-old dad with two full-time jobs and limited practice beats pro Tekken god “I never fight alone.” However, this is not the case for Italian pro playerJoshua “Ghirlanda” Bianchi, who made it to top 8 of the Tekken World Tour Global Finals 2022 (TWT Global Finals 2022). In aFacebook post, Ghirlanda shared how he squeezes in online Tekken training into his schedule. Despite being a family man with two full-time jobs, he was still able to win the East Europe Regional Finals to represent his region in the world championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Chris Williams