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Inside the Riftbound Qualifier in Bologna with the Top 8 players
The first Riftbound Regional Qualifier in EMEA brought more than 1,500 players to Bologna for three days of intense competition. Some names were circled as favorites from the very beginning, but others arrived with more modest goals and ended up surprising even...
Esports Among Lowest for Match-Fixing as Figures Decline
A report compiled by Sportradar has suggested that match-fixing in esports is decreasing. The global sports monitoring company noted that 34 matches were flagged as suspicious in 2025, down from 41 the previous year. Matches with suspicions of match-fixing made up...
Support Meta, Self-Critique and Scrim Gods: Labrov on G2’s Road to the LEC Final
G2 Esports have reached their tenth consecutive League of Legends EMEA Championship Final. The spot was secured after a 3–0 victory over Movistar KOI, but despite the clean result, G2’s support Labros “Labrov” Papoutsakis was far from fully satisfied, stressing that...
Valorant Agent 30 Teaser Revealed at Masters Santiago Trailer
Riot Games has officially teased VALORANT Agent 30 in the cinematic trailer for Masters Santiago, confirming the character’s origin and offering a glimpse into their technological toolkit. This reveal marks the first roster expansion in 2026, following the last Agent...
MLBB Introduces New Hero Marcel: Abilities and Release Details
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is set to expand its roster with Marcel, a sophisticated tank-support hybrid designed to control the flow of battle. Revealed on the Advanced Server by Moonton Games, Marcel—known as the Soul Photographer—brings a unique vision-based kit that...
How UK Rule Change Could Affect Esports Teams With Gambling Sponsors
The UK has said it will clamp down on gambling companies that are not licensed in the country from sponsoring sports teams. The new rules could affect several esports teams that have partnered with offshore gambling platforms. The government announced that it will...
EMEA Masters May Become Direct Esports World Cup Qualifier Featuring LEC Teams
The EMEA Masters tournament is set for a massive overhaul that would see LEC teams enter the fray to fight for Esports World Cup qualification, according to reports. EMEA Masters may be getting a path to the Esports World Cup. Image Credit: Riot Games EMEA Masters is...
2026 LEC Awards Explained: Finals MVP, Season MVP and Rookie Rules
The 2026 LEC season is barely underway, but Riot has already confirmed how it plans to recognise the region’s top talent this year. The League of Legends EMEA Championship will roll out a broader awards programme across Spring and Summer, while keeping LEC Versus...
Khabib Threatens To Break Esports Star’s Computer, Calling Gaming A Waste Of Life
UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has called out gaming as a “waste of life” and said if he were a certain esports star’s brother, he would break his computer. The undefeated Russian MMA star said gaming was a waste of life, urging racing driver and sim racer Cem...