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Study shows League of Legends isn’t totally mind-numbing after all, it could be brain nourishment
Image Source: Riot Games and League of Legends. I guess the memes are dead: League of Legends isn’t literal brain rot degeneracy after all. A new study has shown that playing League can actually improve your brain function. If anything, it’s brain healing. Brain...
Gen.G’s Arnold predicts the end of franchised esports leagues is nearing
Arnold Hur, Chief Operating Officer of Gen.G Esports, has predicted the end of the franchise and partnership era in esports, warning that only self-sustaining teams with solid business structures will survive the industry’s next phase. The news comes from translated...
Betsson Q1 profits drop, but esports expansion in Latin America could boost future revenue
Betting group Betsson AG announced its Q1 results, showing a drop in operating profits. The company performed well in emerging markets in Latin America, however, where esports betting is gaining traction. Revenue for the quarter reached €285.3m ($334 million), a 2.9%...
“HOW IS THIS REAL”: Epic forced to add Second Chance Qualifier to FNCS after booting out pro players over rule confusion
Kyle Giersdorf / Sentinels Epic Games came forward with a solution of sorts after getting called out for its handling of the Fortnite Championship Series. Now, there’s a Second Chance Qualifier on April 28th and 29th, offering Division 1 players another chance to...
KeSPA drops out of the ENC after organizers pressure Korean national team selection
South Korean outlet Sport Naver recently reported that the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA) has confirmed it will not participate in the 2026 Esports Nations Cup (ENC). The news comes as the organization alleged that the Esports Foundation, the host of the ENC, was...
Riot reveals VCT EMEA Stage 2 Barcelona tickets with pre-sale starting May 7th
Image Credit: Michal Konkol/Riot Games Riot Games has announced the VCT EMEA Stage 2 ticket launch dates: pre-sale begins May 7th, and general sale opens May 15th. The event takes place at the Olympic Arena in Barcelona from August 28-30, with weekend passes priced at...
Sportradar accused of promoting illegal gambling while claiming to protect esports
Sportradar claims to protect sporting integrity, monitoring for match-fixing in esports and other major sporting events. However, the company has been accused of generating as much as 40% of its revenue from illegal gambling. A new report published by Muddy Waters...
Some League of Legends pros do not want to compete in the Esports Nations Cup
Image Credit: Fnatic Saudi Arabia’s content mill is back this year with a new nations-themed tournament, taking place across different games throughout November this year. We’ve started to see the national teams’ coaching squads for different games, and now it’s time...
Supernova is back, and the biggest Smash tournament is about to be even bigger
Image Credit: Supernova Supernova (formerly Super Smash Con) is returning this summer after the Super Smash Bros. community was left wondering if 2025 was the last year. The FGC was left heartbroken after it was announced that the Dulles Expo Center, Supernova’s...