UK-based League of Legends esports organisation Los Ratones, created by Marc ‘Caedrel’ Lamont, could be in the LEC next year.

That’s according to reports from Sheep Esports, who claim that Riot Games is looking to expand LEC Winter from 10 teams to 12.

This unprecedented change would see two ERL teams join the 10 LEC teams for a new 2026 ‘Kick Off’ event.

[SOURCES] Riot Games EU to launch new format in 2026

Winter Split replaced by a Kickoff Tournament with all 10 LEC teams, Los Ratones 🇬🇧 + EMEA Masters Summer Champion

Winner qualifies for First Stand

Read report by @LEC_Wooloo @i_Eros_ @anonimotum⬇️https://t.co/QwunQ3Fxt7

— Sheep Esports (@Sheep_Esports) October 2, 2025

This new version of LEC Winter would invite the best-performing EMEA Masters team of the previous year and the EMEA Masters Summer champions.

Continue reading LEC Winter 2026 may expand to 12 teams and include Los Ratones

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Following an internal investigation, Karmine Corp has determined that Assistant Coach Žiga ‘Apples’ Jereb breached the company’s ethical standards after allegations surfaced of professional and sexual misconduct. 

The coach has been relieved of their duties within the organisation, effective immediately.

Continue reading Karmine Corp dismisses Assistant Coach for ethical non-compliance following misconduct allegations

This year’s major Halloween celebration from Epic Games and Fortnite, Fortnitemares 2025, has begun.

What can we expect from the month-long Halloween event this year?

Available now: Fortnitemares 2025 kicks off with the KPop Demon Hunters collab

October 2nd marks the drop of the Fortnite KPop Demon Hunters collaboration and the start of the Fortnitemares 2025 season. 

The Fortnite KPop Demon Hunters collaboration includes three skins (Zoe, Mira, and Rumi), three back blings (Instant ramen pots, matching each character), and three pickaxes.

Continue reading Fortnitemares 2025: What do we know so far?

Swedish esports organisation Ninjas In Pyjamas (NiP) has confirmed the appointment of Grant Rousseau as Chief Operating Officer.

The Englishman recently departed Saudi Arabian organisation Team Falcons after helping them win the Esports World Cup for the second time.

The NIP Group confirmed that Rousseau will oversee the growth of the organisation’s esports divisions and oversee its global teams.

These teams include a top-level Counter-Strike team and a League of Legends team in China’s LPL.

Continue reading Ninjas in Pyjamas announce Grant Rousseau as Chief Operating Officer

Team Vision has emerged victorious in the World Series of Warzone 2025 Global Final in Las Vegas with an all-British roster. 

Ethan ‘Fifakill’ Pink, ‘Echo1867’, and Lennon ‘Lenun’ team defeated Gentle M8’s in a dominating display of talent.  

Team Vision wins World Series of Warzone 2025 Global Final

The all-British Team Vision roster stormed to success in the World Series of Warzone 2025 Global Final to take the trophy and $300,000 USD (~£222,500 GBP) prize.

Continue reading Team Vision win World Series of Warzone 2025 Global Final

Fnatic has revealed that pro Valorant player Emir ‘Alfajer‘ Ali Beder will return to competing at VCT Champions Paris 2025.

The Turkish pro missed Fnatic’s previous Upper Bracket match versus Paper Rex due to personal health issues.

Surprisingly, Fnatic still managed to defeat the early tournament favourites with last-minute substitute Domagoj ‘Doma‘ Fancev from Enterprise Esports.

Now, Alfajer appears to be all healed up and ready to play in Fnatic’s match against NRG on Friday for a chance of reaching the Champions final.

Continue reading Fnatic’s Alfajer set for Valorant Champions 2025 return after health issues

Although the new Valorant Agent has yet to be revealed, leaks and rumours are already circulating regarding their name, origin, and abilities. 

What do we know is true so far about the new Agent 29, and what is still speculation?

What we know: the new Valorant Agent’s widely accepted class, origin, and codename

There are specific details about the new Valorant Agent that have been accepted as almost certainly accurate, rather than being speculation. 

Riot Games has perfected the art of leaving lore breadcrumbs for the community to find and decipher.

Continue reading What do we know so far about the new Valorant Agent?

Pokémon fans are frustrated with the new Deluxe Pack ex update in the mobile game, Pokémon TCG Pocket.

The new expansion brings hundreds of already-released cards, including various ex cards, into new limited-edition packs.

These packs then guarantee that players will earn a card of at least two-star rarity in each one.

While this sounds generous, the way the expansion has been handled has left many Pokémon Pocket players furious.

Continue reading Community reacts to unpopular Pokémon TCG Pocket update

Epic Games announced the new KPop Demon Hunters Fortnite collaboration, and fans can’t wait for the HUNTR/X members to enter the game.

From collection drop to cosmetic bundles, here’s all you need to know about the KPop Demon Hunters Fortnite collaboration.

What is the KPop Demon Hunters Fortnite collaboration?

Zoey, Mira, and Rumi’s KPop Demon Hunters skins have already been highly praised for their realism.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS’ ICONIC KEYART v FORTNITE RECREATION pic.twitter.com/bqUKjTI7yO

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) September 30, 2025

Each of the three HUNTR/X members has their own skin with a strong focus on movie-to-game accuracy.

Continue reading KPop Demon Hunters Fortnite collaboration drops

Red Bull Legends Inn, Apex Legends’ invite-only creator tournament, returns on December 5th, 2025. 

Invites to professional players and content creators have been sent. Who will be heading to Chicago, and what is new compared to last year?

Red Bull Legends Inn: location and tournament format

Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An and Phillip ‘ImperialHal’ Dosen are returning as Red Bull Legends Inn hosts. They will bring the top 19 Apex Legends duos to the Godfrey Hotel in Chicago for a series of challenges in the battle to become Legends Inn Champions. 

Similar to League of Legends’ Red Bull League of its Own, where Rekkless played alongside Faker at the Paris Accor Arena in 2024, Red Bull Legends Inn’s priority is quality entertainment for esports fans. 

Each team competes in their own customised hotel room.

Continue reading Red Bull Legends Inn is back: Which creators have joined the Apex Legends challenge?