What is Valorant Premier? New tournament mode explained

What is Valorant Premier? New tournament mode explained Going beyond Radiant. Valorant is bringing a slice of its competitive experience to regular players soon. A new tournament mode, dubbed Valorant Premier, is in the works, providing a new goal beyond Radiant for players to aspire to. It is designed for the most competition-hungry players,feeding directly into the VCT Challengers circuit. “We wanted to build a connection between the game and the esport through a highly competitive mode that would allow millions of players to experience Valorant in a similar way as our VCT pros and teams,” said Jonathan “EvrMoar” Walker in a new blog post....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Mike Zamora

What will happen in DOTA: Dragon’s Blood Season 2?

Could Mirana be the star of Book Two? WARNING: SPOILERS FOR DOTA: DRAGON’s BLOOD SEASON 1 AHEAD. If there was an award for the biggest cliffhanger to ever exist, the ending of DOTA: Dragon’s Blood Book 1 would be right up there. To recap: War has broken out amongst the Dark Moon Order and the suppressed Coriel’tauvi, Davion was captured by Kaden, Selemene took a beating from Terrorblade, Luna begged Mirana for help, and Fymryn looked to go on a mission to save Davion....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · David Bradshaw

What you need to know about the VCT 2023 schedule and format

What you need to know about the VCT 2023 schedule and format We’re about to enter uncharted territory. Big changes are afoot for competitive Valorant. The VCT 2023 season will adopt a new format, featuring three newinternational leaguesthat onlyselected partner teamscan compete in. This is a system similar to what Riot has put in place for League of Legends, where afixed selection of teamsin each league compete to make it to the world championship at the end of the year....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Aaron Fischer

Win a custom League of Legends Lego set at this Riot Games event

Win a custom League of Legends Lego set at this Riot Games event Saving Runeterra, one brick at a time. League of Legends’Sentinels of Light eventis ongoing in the in-game client, where players recruit champions to try and defeat theruined king, Viego. Meanwhile, a different kind of contest is happening outside the client that boasts a special League of Legends Lego set up for grabs. Riot Games is giving away a custom League of Legends Lego set Riot Games Korea has launched a regional Sentinels of Light event where winners will each be rewarded with a custom League of Legends Lego set....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Cynthia Holloway

Wind Breaker anime: Release date, characters, seiyuu

Wind Breaker anime: Release date, characters, seiyuu An adrenaline-filled anime. Updated on April 8, 8:51 a.m. (GMT+8): Added where to watch the Wind Breaker anime. Step into the adrenaline-fueled world of high school delinquency with Wind Breaker, the popular web manga Satoru “Nisatoru” Nii created. This action-packed anime, produced by Japanese animation studio CloverWorks under the direction of Toshifumi Akai promises a thrilling ride reminiscent of beloved series like Tokyo Revengers and Bucchigiri....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Erica Walker

Yes, Looking For Daddy, QwQ, and Banana are real esports teams

Yes, Looking For Daddy, QwQ, and Banana are real esports teams End me. As I scrolled through theteams that qualifiedfor the inaugural Wild Rift Southeast Asia Championship 2021, something caught my eye. Something so unexpected that I had to go over a few times to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. “Looking For Daddy? Is that an official pro team name?” I gasped. Sitting in the row below Looking For Daddy, I spotted another two outstanding Play-In teams named QwQ and Banana....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Tiffany Hunter

Yi Sun-Shin has been reworked as a burst assassin

Yi Sun-Shin has been reworked as a burst assassin The admiral leads the line of planned hero reworks. WithMobile Legends: Bang Bangrevamping some of the game’s older characters to bring them to relevance in the ever-growing hero pool, Yi Sun-Shin returns as one of the first reworks to the Land of Dawn. In the latest hero spotlight, The Paenlong Legend returns with some better moves and quicker attacks, bringing him to the forefront of the MLBB roster....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Kelly Rojas

3 things I gained by playing games during COVID-19 – by DieHardBirdie

3 things I gained by playing games during COVID-19 – by DieHardBirdie Gaming has been very important in keeping me mentally alert and active. This article is part of “Pro Player Perspectives” an ongoing series of articles written by pro players, coaches, and esports talent. At 78-years-old,Abbe “DiehardBirdie” Borg, is the world’s oldest esports champion, having won the Seniors CS:GO tournament atDreamHack Summer 2019. Facing the COVID-19 pandemic is not an easy task and it can take a toll on one’s health, especially mental health....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Taylor Murillo

5 esports tournaments that ended in disaster

5 esports tournaments that ended in disaster Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. Murphy’s law states that “whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.” And when it comes to multimillion-dollar esports tournaments, Murphy strikes often. Unlike traditional sports, esports tournaments are much more susceptible to technical issues that can affect the outcome of the game. Whether it’s poor internet, malfunctioning hardware, or a complete power outage, disaster has been known to strike on even the most prestigious stages....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Angela Mccoy MD

7 esports pros with incredible body transformations

7 esports pros with incredible body transformations And their tips for how to get in shape. Updated as of June 17: Added players Impact from StarCraft II and Arslan Ash from Tekken. When you think of the wordgamer, there’s a reasonable chance you’re picturing an obese guy playing video games with a bag of chips and a huge bottle of soda sitting next to him. That’s certainly the stereotype featured in a lot of mainstream media....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1279 words · Thomas Rivera

Adin Ross reveals why Kai Cenat and other high-profile streamers are switching to Kick

Adin Ross reveals why Kai Cenat and other high-profile streamers are switching to Kick “They’re all going, bro. Why would they not?” Internet personality Adin Ross is making bold claims regarding the new streaming platform Kick and awave of hugely popular creators making the switch. The 22-year-old has stated that Kai Cenat, Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr., Bruce “BruceDropEmOff” Condones, and YourRAGE are all making the move to the newTwitchcompetitor. “They’re all going, bro....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Michelle Murphy

Alden Richards’ massive Demon Slayer figure collection costs over US$11,000

Alden lang sakalam! Updated on April 4, 12:17 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. Filipino celebrity Alden Richards is not just aGenshin Impact whale, but a big spender too when it comes toDemon Slayer figures. The actor once revealed his massive collection of figures dedicated to Ufotable’sphenomenal anime serieson his Instagram stories. Here’s a closer look at Alden’s precious resin statues and anime figures. Alden Richards’ Demon Slayer figure collection shows how big of an anime fan he is Alden once shocked the Philippine anime community when he posted his Instagram story, which showed a selfie of him in a background full of his very own resin statues from the anime series Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Patricia Molina

All CS2 ranks and Premier mode explained in 2024

All CS2 ranks and Premier mode explained in 2024 The competition no longer ends at ranked mode. Counter-Strike 2is more cut-throat than ever, but understanding CS2 ranks and how Premier works can help make the climb smoother. For over a decade, players have been meeting Counter-Strike’s competitive and vague ranking system head-on by indulging in mindless grind. CS2 changes that. The latest installment in Valve’s flagship series overhauls the ranking ladder by introducing a transparent system that allows players to climb the ladder calculatedly....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Michael Butler