Riot Games announces changes to European Regional Leagues

League of Legends News Riot Games recently announced they would be making significant changes to their highly popular European Regional Leagues. The changes made are in line with Riots vision to produce a clearer pathway for aspiring players looking to go pro. Riot Games has announced it will make a number of changes to its highly popular European Regional Leagues. The ERLs has been significantly influential in the growth of European talent....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Emily Beck

Spirit put an end to Astralis’ Cinderella run in BLAST Premier World Final 2024

Counter Strike 2 News Spirit will have their chance for revenge against G2 in the grand finals of the BLAST Premier World Final 2024. Team Spirit eliminated Astralis from the BLAST Premier World Final 2024 on Nov. 2 after a 2-1 victory and qualified for the grand finals against G2. Astralis had high hopes of reaching their first grand final under Casper “cadiaN” Møller’s leadership as they had defeated Natus Vincere and MOUZ by 2-0 in the group stage....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Tina Hernandez

The joy of hitting balls: New Harmonix game an Apple TV exclusive

From the developer of Rock Band Harmonix is busy. There’sRock Band 4to finish and a delayed-into-2016Amplitude. There’s an additional game thatneeds to be crowdfunded, which I assume is notBeat Sports, which was just announced at Apple’s live streamed birthday party or whatever is going on. Apparently a Korean kid clears $1,500 a night streaming himself eating dinner, so the world’s all topsy turvy. Beat Sportscombines “the joy of hitting balls with the joy of hitting notes....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Sharon Monroe

The PlayStation 4 Critics’ Choice sale has deals on hit games

Sekiro, Death Stranding, Spider-Man, and more Want to catch up on popular PS4 games? The PlayStation Store is running a two-week Critics’ Choice sale inNorth AmericaandEurope, and it’s your chance to show up fashionably late. Sony has deals on big-hitters likeSekiro: Shadows Die Twice($38.99),Death Stranding($35.99),Control($35.99),Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition($19.99),Red Dead Redemption 2($35.99),Borderlands 3($29.99),Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled($23.99),Assassin’s Creed Odyssey($14.99),Monster Hunter: World($14.99) andIceborne($29.99),Resident Evil 2($19.79), andFar Cry 5($14.99). The sale is also a chance to pick up theSpider-ManDLC if you’ve been patiently waiting for discounts, as well asControl‘s Season Pass if you aren’t ready to close the door on the Oldest House yet....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · John Hudson

Tundra adds TI-winner MinD_ContRoL to their growing roster

DOTA 2 News MinD_ContRoL joins Topson to build Tundra Esports’ roster of TI winners ahead of BetBoom Dacha and DreamLeague Season 22 The International 2022 champion is firing on all cylinders in forming its all-star roster. After securing one of the best midlaners and two-time TI champion, Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen, Tundra Esports has recruited yet another TI winner, Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov, making sure to keep its legacy of a TI champion team....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Scott Logan

Zynga bought up four mobile gaming companies

Zynga says that they’ve purchased four mobile game companies to get into the smartphone and tablet action. Sums paid for each studio were not disclosed. Mobile exec David Ko toldReutersthat they picked up German game maker Gamedoctors, maker sof ZombieSmash, last December. Before that they bought the makers of the mobile version of World of Goo, Page44 Studios, back in September. The buying of mobile companies actually started in August 2011 with the acquisition of both San Francisco-based HipLogic and New York’s Astro Ape Studios....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Kimberly Romero

Aui_2000: “We (Arkosh Gaming) tried to convince the TI10 admin Canus Vulpus was… dead.”

DOTA 2 News Demon-led Arkosh Gaming allowed the mere mortal Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling compete for them at the TI10 Qualifiers. The TI5 winner tells of his experiences. Arkosh Gaming is a team unlike any other in the Dota 2 world. It is a team of anonymous demons who are trying to compete at the highest echelons of competitive Dota. Only one thing is holding them back, their actual skill. Fortunately, the sudden disappearance of G....

May 31, 2025 · 7 min · 1307 words · Gregory Moore

Chess GM, Alejandro Ramirez, is under investigation for sexual assault

Chess News GM Alejandro Ramirez is under investigation after sexual assault allegations by WGM Jennifer Shahade. Multiple parties have backed up the accusations and sent their support. Costa Rican-American chess Grandmaster, Alejandro Ramirez, is currently under investigation by US Chess and the St. Louis Chess Club for sexual misconduct. The 34-year-old GM is accused of sexually assaulting multiple individuals including WGM Jennifer Shahade, who took to Twitter to reveal the details....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · John Gentry

Cross Progression is finally officially coming to Apex Legends

Apex Legends News Apex Legends will finally implement cross progression in Season 19. Find out how your accounts, including unlocked Heirlooms, will be merged. Apex Legends is bringing cross progression to the game in Season 19 after four long years. Cross progression will combine your accounts across various platforms, such as PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, into one primary account. This allows you to play on your account on whatever device you’re using....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Pamela Crawford

Drake Master Hanzo skin soars into Overwatch 2

News Hanzo’s new dragon skin is consuming the fandom. Our favorite archer received a new skin in Overwatch 2. Read on for everything to know about the legendary Drake Master Hanzo skin, which arrived alongside Azure Drake Brigitte and Bronze Drake Sigma! How to unlock the Drake Master Hanzo skin in Overwatch 2 To get the legendary Hanzo skin, launch Overwatch 2 and visit the in-game shop. Next, select the “Drake Master Hanzo Bundle” and purchase it for 2,100 Overwatch Coins....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Ryan Smith

ESL One Stockholm Day 1: Cosplays, heartbreak, and incredible plays as crowds return to Dota 2 tournaments

DOTA 2 News Opinion After two long years, crowds have finally returned to Dota 2 events with ESL One Stockholm. The only thing better than getting to watch a damn good Dota 2 tournament is getting to watch it alongside hundreds of other fans. Experiencing the highs and lows of each series in real time is exactly the kind of beauty you can expect fromESL One Stockholm. There really is nothing quite like the crowd at a Dota event, and ESL’s return to ticketed events after the Covid-19 pandemic has offered pretty much everything a Dota fan could want....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Eric Patel

FFXIV Dawntrail countdown and release date

News Here’s the live countdown to FFXIV’s next expansion! Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail will be available for players soon. Read on for the live FFXIV Dawntrail countdown, release date, and information on what to expect in this expansion! FFXIV Dawntrail Countdown FFXIV Dawntrail countdown Here is the live countdown for FFXIV Dawntrail. According to the game’s official Steam page, this is less than 24 hours from now. FFXIV Dawntrail release date The release date for FFXIV Dawntrail is June 26, 2025....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Brian Sanders

Ghost of Tsushima Devs Explain Why There's No Lock On Mechanic

The action-packedGhost of Tsushimahas many fans enthralled with its storyline and intense gameplay, but players are missing one mechanical element that is typical of most action-adventure games. The game’s Narrative Director revealed whySucker Punchleft this mechanic out ofGhost of Tsushima. Ghost of Tsushimafollows the story ofJin Sakai, a samurai warrior who is on a journey to save the island of Tsushima from the invasion of the Mongol Empire. During this adventure, Jin faces many different opponents as he fights his way to his goal....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Paul Mcguire