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Abyss has finally entered the VCT map pool for stage two playoffs, and VALORANT fans nearly immediately got to witness multiple professionals fall to their doom in the all-important elimination match between KRÜ Esports and Cloud9. The VCT Americas stage two playoffs kicked off on July 17 with the regional debut of VALORANT’s newest map, Abyss. What sets this map apart from the rest is agents can fall over the edge and automatically die if they aren’t careful. Naturally, this made it all the more exciting to watch between two playoff teams—Cloud9 and KRÜ. After selecting Abyss as their map…

VCT star TenZ was seen using windowed mode during the playoffs elimination match between Sentinels and 100 Thieves, and while it sounds odd, it might be a good setting for other VALORANT players to start testing. The VCT Americas playoffs began yesterday with two important elimination matches, including one between Sentinels and 100 Thieves. In addition to witnessing an intense series, VALORANT fans couldn’t help but notice something interesting on TenZ’s screen—the Sentinels star was actually playing in windowed mode rather than fullscreen. The game looks different in true stretch resolution. Screenshot via TenZ As it turned out, TenZ had…

The tier one Counter-Strike 2 season kicks back off on July 17 with the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where one team will begin the run to the Shanghai Major $400,000 USD richer. All eyes will be on the Saudi event as this is the first major tournament since the mid-year break which has seen many top rosters change up their squad for the run home. Last year it was Team Vitality who closed out the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive era with a win over ENCE. Who will take home the trophy in Riyadh this year? Here’s everything you…

The best Teamfight Tactics Tacticians competed across three days at the Tactician’s Crown World Championship, with only one claiming the Set 11 Worlds title. All Day three (July 14) TFT Worlds standings and scores Seeking a second TFT Worlds title to make history, Double61 started day three off strong with a second-place finish. Winning the first lobby of the playoff finals at Worlds was Ningli from China. Asta from APAC went third, and squeaking out a sixth was Dishsoap. Double61 secured another second-place finish during game two, while Dishsoap bounced back with a lobby win to keep the Americas’ region…

North America won its third straight major Teamfight Tactics championship and second back-to-back Worlds title through Dishsoap’s win at the Inkborn Fables Tactician’s Crown World Championship. Heading into the final day of the Inkborn Fables Tactician’s Crown World Championship, Dishsoap was the only Americas player to make the top eight. Pulling out a win and second-place finish after losing three games in a row on day two, Dishsoap came into day three as the only hope for the newly formed Americas region. Playing at the highest level and finding lines other competitors couldn’t see, Dishsoap claimed the second NA back-to-back…

Riot Games has officially announced the second Teamfight Tactics LAN Open tournament, set to take place on Dec. 13 in Macao. This event will feature an open-bracket tournament with 512 spots available for players from around the world, all competing for a share of the $300,000 USD prize pool and the title of TFT Macao Open Champion. Riot kept the same prize pool as last year. Image via Riot Games This year’s TFT Open will introduce several changes aimed at enhancing the competition experience based on feedback from last year’s tournament in Las Vegas. Riot has increased the number of…

Evo 2024 is the biggest fighting game event on the planet, so an event as big as it must have a massive prize pool. Surely? From July 19 to 21, some of the FGC’s biggest names are dropping into Las Vegas for a shot at being crowned Evo Champion, taking home the trophy, and hopefully winning a big cash prize to make the trip even more worth it. Evo has increased the minimum prize pool this year for all eight games, from Street Fighter 6 to Tekken 8. But what is the exact amount those taking part can hope to…

Time flies. For over 1,000 days, no North American League of Legends team has beaten an LCK or LPL contestant at Worlds. Team Liquid achieved North America’s most recent victory during the 2021 tournament. On Oct. 18, they defeated Gen.G in the group stage. However, this was followed by MAD Lions’ victory over LNG Esports, which forced a four-way tie. Liquid then lost a rematch against Gen.G and were disqualified from the event. Besides beating Gen.G once, Liquid also defeated LNG Esports, their LPL rivals in Group D at Worlds 2021. In another group, 100 Thieves once got the better…

Evo is right around the corner, and for new fans looking to watch the action for the first time, it might be difficult to keep up with the confusing schedule. Taking place from July 19 to 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Evo is the world’s biggest fighting game event with tournaments, panels, and reveals. It feels like Christmas for FGC fans, with Championship Sunday always having grand game reveals you won’t find anywhere else. Evo is unique because there are seven different streams happening at the same time to make sure all eight games are covered. So, whether you’re here…

Tacticians battled for a Teamfight Tactics Inkborn Fables Tactician’s Crown World Championship seed from July 5 to 7 at the regional Golden Spatula tournaments. Here’s every player from the four regions competing at Set 11 Worlds.  How TFT Worlds seeds work for Inkborn Fables Set 11 Eight Players from each region. Image via Riot Games Each of the four regions has eight seeds, totaling 32 players competing at the Set 11 World Championship. Tacticians qualified for a TFT Worlds seed through the regional Golden Spatula finals, Qualifier Points, and best average points (AVP) from Cup and Spatula tournaments.  Here’s an…