With Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA Stage 2 just around the corner, Riot Games is pulling back the curtain to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the upgraded EMEA studio and what’s ahead for the next chapter of the season.

Riot Games has said that the update is all about transparency, showing how they’re evolving the VCT experience in EMEA, refining the show, and lifting the lid a little further for fans across the region and beyond.

Continue reading VCT EMEA Behind the Scenes gives fans a first look at Stage 2

Paris Saint-Germain and iconic midlaner Huang ‘Maple’ Yi-Tang have returned to League of Legends with the Talon Esports LCP team.

It makes the APAC region even more competitive after Talon failed to qualify for MSI behind CTBC Flying Oyster and GAM Esports.

Earlier this year, PSG ended their multi-year partnership with the Asian LoL team but remained with Talon’s Rainbow Six squad.

THE PSG TALON BIRD IS ALIVE AGAIN!

Continue reading PSG return to League of Legends and bring Maple out of retirement

UK esports organisation Ruddy Sack has announced that the brand will go on ‘hiatus’ for the remainder of 2025.

The organisation will go by Ruddy Esports, as the partnership with Christian ‘IWDominate’ Rivera and Jakob ‘YamatoCannon’ Mebdi comes to an end.

Owner Jake ‘DonJake’ Morley has said that the partnership may return after being reviewed for the 2026 season.

Goodbye Ruddy Sack, thank you for the memories 👋 pic.twitter.com/soTrQBJkL7

— The Ruddy Sack (@TheRuddySack) July 14, 2025

Ruddy Esports returns to its British roots

In a statement made on the official Ruddy Esports Twitter account, it was announced that Ruddy Sack would go on ‘hiatus’.

Continue reading Ruddy Sack goes into ‘hiatus’ as DonJake comments on the stability of NLC

Although the Apex Legends community celebrated VK Gaming’s thrilling victory in Riyadh, the ALGS Playoffs broadcast and event itself have faced consistent criticism across the tournament. 

Delayed broadcast starts, the absence of critical POV’s, and commitment to a non-traditional format are hot topics of discussion. 

ALGS Playoffs Broadcast woes – delayed starts and missed fights cause disappointment for viewers

Despite day one of the Apex Legends tournament running relatively smoothly, day 2 of the ALGS Playoffs faced extreme delays.

Continue reading ALGS Playoffs broadcast – why fans are complaining post-Esports World Cup

messioso discusses VRS, including how the first season of VRS has unfolded, issues in the VRS system, Valve’s communication, and ongoing problems with Counter-Strike’s new predominant ranking system.

Continue reading “I think that Valve have to be the ones stepping in” – messioso on VRS one season on

Confirmation of a Caedrel EWC (Esports World Cup) League of Legends stream has sparked discussion amongst fans about the ethical implications of directly supporting the tournament. 

Contributing to the mixed fan response are comments from Christian ‘IWDOminate’ Rivera, a content creator for UK organisation The Ruddy Sack. The creator revealed that large payments are being offered to co-streamers by EWC organisers.

On-air comments confirm Caedrel EWC stream

While wrapping up his coverage of the League of Legends Midseason Invitational, Caedrel mentioned that he will be streaming for the upcoming Esports World Cup. 

Continue reading Caedrel EWC stream confirmed, fans give mixed response

Despite the Valorant Champions Tour’s popularity, Valorant EWC (Esports World Cup) viewership failed to break 500,000 viewers for the Grand Finals broadcast. 

Contributing factors include criticism of broadcast quality and wider protests surrounding the Esports World Cup event. 

Less than 500,000 viewers for Valorant EWC, over 1 million for VCT Toronto

Despite a tense five-game final between EMEA Valorant giants FNATIC and Team Heretics, viewership for the Esports World Cup broadcast was disappointingly low.

Continue reading Valorant EWC viewership low as fans boycott main broadcast

The UK Esports League (UKEL) 4 Nations 2025 Summer Split returns tonight at 6pm.

The best teams across the UK and Ireland will face off in the last split of the year, with Venomcrest Serpents looking to defend their title.

New kid on the block, Absolved, will look to make a statement after joining through Summer Promotion.

4 Nations 2025 Summer Split

The 4 Nations returns for the final time this year for the Summer Split.

Continue reading UKEL 4 Nations returns tonight for Summer Split

Following the conclusion of the Apex Legends Global Series Midseason Playoffs at the Esports World Cup, speculation has begun regarding which Apex Legends roster changes lie ahead. 

With wider gaps between the next ALGS Pro League Split and the next offline LAN tournament, fans anticipate a more volatile roster window.

NRG need a new player on their Apex Legends roster after iiTzTimmy retires 

Ahead of the ALGS Midseason Playoffs at the Epsorts World Cup, popular Apex Legends pro player and streamer Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An announced his pending retirement.

Continue reading Apex Legends roster season starts as Midseason Playoffs conclude

APAC-South (Asia-Pacific South) team VK Gaming win the Apex Legends Global Series Midseason Playoffs at the Esports World Cup. 

The triple MnK team were one of the most dominant in the Match Point Finals lobby. Their consistently aggressive play style impressed viewers and broadcast talent alike. 

However, the APAC-South region remains neglected by tournament organisers, with no official broadcast for their regional circuit. Following VK Gaming’s win, fans and Apex Legends talent demand increased support for the region. 

VK Gaming win the Match Point Final in 10 games

Apex Legends esports finals follow a Match Point format.

Continue reading VK Gaming win ALGS Midseason Playoffs at the Esports World Cup in style