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Even the Dota 2 pros are bored with Tier 1 tournaments: Let’s shake it up with Fearless Draft and Tier 2 teams

Last week, tournament organizer BLAST announced changes to its Dota 2 series, the BLAST Slam, revealing that they’re cutting ...
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“If they call me that, I need a performance that matches”: I witnessed the Faker fandom at MSI 2026, and their passion for the GOAT goes beyond traditional sport…

I attended the Mid-Season Invitational 2026 and saw the T1 and Faker fandom for myself. And it reminded me of traditional ...
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One of the FGC’s biggest fears came true at Evo Vegas 2026: Ludwig’s comment shines light on grassroots, authenticity, and artificial hype

The FGC was worried about the showmatch between content creators at Evo Vegas 2026. Would it be authentic? Ludwig's comment ...
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A buffet, not a meal: Inside the Esports World Cup opening ceremony

The Esports World Cup opening ceremony tried to entertain everyone at once. Here's why that left it spurring a range of ...
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Sony’s baffling decision to region lock Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has united the FGC, as its potential as an esport now hangs in the balance

Fighting Souls is region locked in 130 countries, which could make it extremely difficult for it to become an esports title.