NLC Summer broadcast talent announced as teams finalise rosters

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NLC Summer broadcast talent announced as teams finalise rosters

The Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) has announced the broadcast talent lineup for the Summer Split.

Featuring British talent of Samuel ‘Initialise’ Hapgood, Jake ‘Hiprain’ Matthews, Adrian ‘Jamada’ Wharlton-Thorne, and Adam ‘Eragon’ Harney.

Meanwhile, teams are finalising their rosters for the final split of the season, including British teams Bulldog Esports and Verdant.

NLC Summer Split broadcast talent announcement

For the NLC 2025 Summer Split, the usual favourites return for another season.

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KPop Demon Hunters dominates global Spotify charts as Golden hits #1

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KPop Demon Hunters dominates global Spotify charts as Golden hits #1

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters’ popularity continues to grow as the title track ‘Golden’ hits #1 on Spotify’s global chart.

The soundtrack featuring the fictional K-pop groups of Huntr/x and Saja Boys has dominated the global music stream charts since its release.

The similarities with Huntr/x and Riot Games’ K/DA have elevated both virtual groups back into the charts.

Golden hits #1 on global chart

According to Chart Data, ‘Golden’ by Huntr/x and sung by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami hit #1 on Spotify’s global chart yesterday.

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NAVI announces first ever LEC roster for the Summer Split

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NAVI announces first ever LEC roster for the Summer Split

Legendary esports organisation, Natus Vincere (NAVI), have finally announced their first ever League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) roster.

The organisation acquired Rogue’s team slot last month, taking over their players and staff to help prepare them for the Summer Split on August 2nd.

Expectations for the team are low heading into the Summer Split are low, however, there is a small possibility that the organisation can qualify for this year’s World Championship.

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Phony is ok – ALGS Midseason Playoffs begin with player surgery, well-being worries, and dramatic games

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Phony is ok – ALGS Midseason Playoffs begin with player surgery, well-being worries, and dramatic games

First and foremost, Apex Legends fans are glad to hear that 100 Thieves player Phony is recovering well from appendicitis surgery after falling ill in Riyadh. 

Day one of the ALGS Midseason Playoffs (hosted as part of the Esports World Cup) has been a messy start, but a start nonetheless. From Phony’s unfortunately timed emergency surgery to Furia player Keon’s health-related game pause, here is all you need to know about the Playoffs so far. 

Phony given good prognosis for “quick recovery” after appendicitis surgery 

A mere 24 hours before the Apex Legends Global Series Midseason Playoffs were due to begin, 100 Thieves player Josue ‘Phony’ Ruiz revealed that he was in hospital with a humorous “EWC ready” caption. 

Later posts from him and the 100 Thieves team revealed that the title-winning player was caught out with unexpected and unfortunately timed appendicitis.

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EWC 2025 Valorant: Playoff bracket set; EMEA all progress

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EWC 2025 Valorant: Playoff bracket set; EMEA all progress

The playoff bracket of EWC 2025 Valorant has been set with all four EMEA teams involved, following their advancement from the Group Stage.

While MSI has given EU absolutely no joy, Valorant’s tournament at EWC has thankfully given the region some respite in this week’s international competitions.

Fnatic, Team Heretics, BBL Esports, and Karmine Corp all advanced through to the group stages. Fnatic and BBL made the playoffs after winning their groups on the first day, with Heretics and Karmine Corp joining them following the 1-1 matches.

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Every rumoured new stadium coming to EA FC 26

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Every rumoured new stadium coming to EA FC 26

EA Sports still hasn’t confirmed any information, but rumours are running rampant surrounding EA FC 26.

As is always the case with any new game in the franchise, all eyes are on what new licenses FC 26 will have.

Career Mode and Ultimate Team players alike are all wondering what new stadiums will be added to the game.

Especially with the rumour that EA Sports is looking to secure the World Cup rights for FC 26.

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