ICYMI: Liquid win their fourth consecutive North American LCS title, Borderlands invades Fortnite, and more

In this week’s In Case You Missed It: Team Liquid win their fourth consecutive North American League Championship Series title Team Liquid made history by winning theirfourth consecutive North American League of Legends Championship Series (NA LCS) titleat the Summer Playoffs 2019, taking down Cloud9 3-2 in the best-of-five grand final. Liquid took game one in just under 30 minutes, but Cloud9 bounced back immediately, taking both game two and three, putting them just one win away from their first championship title in five years....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Edward Howell

ICYMI: OG are the first-ever 2-time TI champions, TI10 venue announced, and more

In this week’s In Case You Missed It: Infamous make it further than any other South American team Infamous almost didn’t make it to TI, having to go through the South American qualifiers and defeat powerhouse Brazilian team, Pain Gaming, in the Grand Finals to even get to Shanghai. But when they arrived, the Peruvian squad quickly surprised everyone with a2-0 upset over Fnatic, and tie games againstEvil Geniuses,Vici Gaming, andNatus Vincerein the Group Stage, narrowly missing out on a spot in the Main Event Upper Bracket....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Mckenzie Harrison

ICYMI: TSM win Apex Legend’s Preseason Invitational, Momochi takes gold at the Asia Premier, and more

In this week’s In Case You Missed It: TSM win the Apex Legends Preseason Invitational TSM bested 79 of the world’s best teams at theApex Legends Preseason Invitationalin Krakow, Poland, in the first-ever international championships officially organized by Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment. TSM’s trio of Philip “ImperialHal” Dosen, Mac “Albralelie” Beckwith, and Jordan “Reps” Wolfe Dosen, managed to secure victory in the 11th game of the grand finals, defeating both Gamers Origin and MVP in the final skirmish....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Gerald Chandler

Invictus Gaming defeat Chaos Esports Club in the Dota Summit 11 Minor Grand Finals

Invictus Gaming defeat Chaos Esports Club in the Dota Summit 11 Minor Grand Finals The mixed Chinese and Malaysian squad claim the first Minor championship of the season in dominant fashion. Invictus Gaming swept Chaos Esports Club, 3-0, in the grand finals of the Dota Summit 11 Minor to take home US$72,000, 140 Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) points, and the last spot at the MDL Chengdu Major. The mixed Chinese and Malaysian squad was dominant throughout the tournament, dropping only two games in both the Group Stage and the Playoffs — including a 2-0 drubbing of Chaos EC in the Upper Bracket finals....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Catherine Thompson

Karsa leads Top Esports to the Mid-Season Cup championship

Karsa leads Top Esports to the Mid-Season Cup championship LPL teams continue to dominate at international tournaments. After four days ofMid-Season Cupaction between the LPL and LCK’s top teams, Top Esports has emerged as champions, winning their first championship since the organization’s debut in 2019. This MSC final saw the clash of two LPL teams who qualified for Spring Split 2020 playoffs, but did not face off against each other.FunPlus Phoenix was eliminatedin the semifinal whileTop Esports fell to JD Gamingin the final....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Vanessa King

Katsuhiro Harada warns Tekken 8 leaks source, claims his team can identify them

Katsuhiro Harada warns Tekken 8 leaks source, claims his team can identify them Harada-san has had enough. Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada has issued a firm response to recent Tekken 8 leaks, cautioning those responsible that they will face consequences. As fans eagerly await official updates, several leaks have emerged. These revealing character portraits, introductions, and movesets, has sparked extensive speculation about the game’s details prior to any official announcements. Unlike many developers who choose to ignore leaks, the director is taking a more proactive stance....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Frank Everett

KDF Teddy and Kiin break LCK Spring Champions’ 24-match win streak

KDF Teddy and Kiin break LCK Spring Champions’ 24-match win streak Things just got a bit Freec-y! Week 3 of theLeague of LegendsChampions Korea (LCK) Summer Splitsaw a David and Goliath matchup betweenKwangdong Freecsand reigning Spring ChampionsT1. Kwandong Freecs was looking to break their three-match losing streak, while T1 wanted to extendtheir record-breaking 24-match winning streak. After Kwangdong Freecs lost game one, the squad rallied behindPark “Teddy” Jin-seongand Kim “Kiin” Gi-in to hand T1 their first LCK defeat of the year....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Veronica Leonard

LCK Summer Split 2022: Full roster of every team competing

LCK Summer Split 2022: Full roster of every team competing Will T1 remain the kings of LCK? Following a busy 2021-2022 offseason filled with transfers and promotions, the majority of organizations competing inLeague of LegendsChampions Korea(LCK)are sticking to their Spring rosters for the upcoming Summer Split, which starts on June 15. Teams are looking to go the distance for the final Split of the year to qualify for Worlds 2022....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · John Collins

LCS Summer 2022 playoffs: Results, format, teams

LCS Summer 2022 playoffs: Results, format, teams Is it time for a two-peat? The competition is heating up in North America with eight teams now locked in for theLeague of LegendsChampionship Series (LCS)2022 Summer playoffs. All eyes are on reigning Spring Champions Evil Geniuses to defend the throne. The team ended the Summer split on a high note, securing first place with a 15-3 record. Despite conquering the season grind, the EG squad will have to watch out for 100 Thieves, who were one victory away from a first-place tiebreaker....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Stephen Chan

Masters Copenhagen power rankings: OpTic, LOUD, and Fnatic are the favorites

Masters Copenhagen power rankings: OpTic, LOUD, and Fnatic are the favorites Which team will be crowned champion? Riot Games’ international Valorant stage is set.VCT Stage 2 Masters Copenhagenwill host the12 best teamsfrom around the world, where the winner will also automatically punch their ticket toValorant Champions Istanbulin September. To give you an idea of where each team stands, we’ve ranked each squad in Denmark, taking into account their regional Challengers results and their previous performance atMasters Reykjavik 2022....

July 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1666 words · Melissa Walker

Megan Fox gives life to Nitara in Mortal Kombat 1

Megan Fox gives life to Nitara in Mortal Kombat 1 What have they done with Jennifer’s body? Move over, Johnny Cage — a new Hollywood star is in town. NetherRealm Studios announced that American actress Megan Fox will voice the vampire Nitara in Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat 1 is the next installment of the iconic fighting game series first released in 1992. The game is set after the events of Mortal Kombat 11, where Fire God Liu Kang creates a new universe in his own image....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Peggy Allen

MLBB’s Exorcists skin line combines classic Neo-Tokyo aesthetic with the paranormal

MLBB’s Exorcists skin line combines classic Neo-Tokyo aesthetic with the paranormal Don’t be afraid. Have you ever wondered what’s it like living in a vibrant, futuristic Tokyo cityscape where otherworldly beings and cursed spirits freely roam the streets? Moonton released the teaser for a new skin line inMobile Legends: Bang Bangcalled The Exorcists, featuring Kagura andYu Zhong. Both heroes look dashing and confident in their new stylish outfits. Oozing with sophistication and swag, the skin line perfectly combines avant-garde fashion with magical elements from Japanese folklore, as seen from their hero introductions and skill effects....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Tamara Hawkins

Moonton Games and Riot Games end lawsuit disputes with global settlement

Moonton Games and Riot Games end lawsuit disputes with global settlement The dust has settled. Updated on April 2, 3:23 p.m. (GMT+8): Included background information on Moonton Games and Riot Games. Riot Games has formally dropped the longstanding lawsuit against Moonton Games over its intellectual property dispute overMobile Legends: Bang Bang. According to Moonton, both parties have reached a global settlement after several rounds of communications. Both parties have signed a settlement agreement....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Stephanie Davis