After its acquisition by Vertiqal, word of Luminosity payment issues has spread online. 

Seemingly caused by struggles in the acquisition process and an underestimation of the esports organisation’s debts, creators demand improved communication from the new owners.

Public complaints of Luminosity payment and communication breakdown

The first claims of missing payments came from a graphic artist who completed work for Luminosity Gaming. In a post on X (Twitter), he claims he has not received any Luminosity payment since June 2025. 

Hey @Luminosity @WeAreEnthusiast and Vertiqal Studios.

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Riot Games has confirmed all of the important details for the League of Legends (LoL) World Championships 2025.

Taking place in China, the event will see the best teams from the LEC, LTA, LCK, LPL, and LCP compete for the Summoner’s Cup.

With the Summer Split concluded, the LoL Worlds 2025 teams and seeds have already been decided.

And now Riot has locked in the format for the first-ever Worlds with Fearless Draft.

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The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex update is out now, but a lot of players are feeling let down.

Some are disappointed that the Pokémon Pocket Mega Evolution expansion and its leaked release date aren’t sooner.

However, the main frustration is how publisher DeNa has handled the new Deluxe Pack ex update.

Instead, the new limited-time packs only offer reprints and new versions of old cards from previous expansions with a guaranteed rare card.

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Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante has teased a new song in collaboration with League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO.

The Canadian heavy metal band have had a huge 2025 after the release of their second album “Tsunami Sea.”

Spiritbox have supported Linkin Park, performed on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, and LaPlante even performed at Coachella with Megan Thee Stallion.

Now, it appears Spiritbox are working with Riot Games on 2XKO following a teaser posted by LaPlante on Instagram.

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English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur has partnered with PlayVS to introduce a new gaming initiative in the United States.

The Tottenham Hotspur Game to Glory initiative aims at engaging students across the country.

What is the Tottenham Hotspur Game to Glory initiative?

The Tottenham Hotspur Game to Glory gaming initiative will see U.S. students aged 13 to 22 compete in two EA FC 26 tournaments.

Winners will advance to the semifinals and finals, which will be livestreamed on November 10th.

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Electronic Arts, the creators of games including EA Sports FC, Madden and The Sims, is set to be taken private following a record $55 billion (£41bn) buyout.

It is thought to be the largest leveraged buyout in history with a significant amount of the purchase financed by borrowing money.

The deal will take EA private, meaning all of its public shares will be purchased and no longer be traded on the stock exchange.

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Riot Games has revealed why they have decided to scrap the League of Legends Championship of the Americas (LTA) after just one year.

In 2024, Riot Games attempted a major regional rebrand, combining the Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLoL) and the North American League Championship Series (LCS) under one banner.

This merged North and South America into one competitive structure, connected through cross-conference matches.

Riot Games originally said it would raise the level of play and deliver more high-stakes matches.

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League of Legends Assistant Coach KC Apples (Žiga ‘Apples’ Jereb) is under investigation by his team, Karmine Corp (KC), for alleged severe misconduct. 

These allegations include sexual misconduct and professional misconduct, spanning inappropriate advances on KC fans, career sabotage, and match-fixing.

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FaZe Clan has made the decision to bench Havard ‘rain’ Nygaard after just under 10 years on their Counter-Strike 2 roster.

The decision was announced by FaZe Clan and rain on their social media accounts this afternoon.

Rain in his message said that FaZe Clan has ‘decided to go another direction”.

FaZe Clan posted an emotional video featuring past clips of rain during his time with the esports organisation, as well as comments from some of his teammates.

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The Valorant Twitch subscription gifting initiative has attracted criticism after the esports title topped the chart for gifted subs on Kai Cenat’s channel. 

Despite wild speculation about the gifted subscription cost circulating, Valorant’s position at the top of Kai Cenat’s chart is related to SUBtember 2025, Valorant’s subscription gifting initiative.

Why did the Valorant Twitch channel gift subs to Kai Cenat?

Valorant is currently running a campaign with Twitch named “SUBtember.” The SUBtember initiative is run by Twitch, with Valorant as its official sponsor. 

The initiative spans 34 days and includes various discounts or bonuses relating to Twitch subscriptions. 

Subtember Finale starts now and runs until October 1.

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