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League of Legends
Bilibili Gaming beats T1 in Faker’s first Worlds loss against the LPL
Naerlyn Théophile
Bilibili Gaming just accomplished the impossible and beat T1 in the LoL Worlds semifinal. As BLG heads to the grand final against Gen.G, this is T1’s and Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok’s first loss against the LPL in the LoL Worlds Knockout Stage. Both teams have already made history on their way there. Let’s have a look back at BLG’s chapter. While the series went to four games, BLG looked like the …
League of Legends
Gen.G reaches the LoL Worlds final for the first time ever
Naerlyn Théophile
After years of being the best team in League of Legends and always losing in the quarter- or semifinal of the World Championship, Gen.G reaches the LoL Worlds final for the first time ever. There, they will face the winner of Bilibili Gaming vs T1. Currently, Gen.G hasn’t lost a single game in the LoL Worlds Knockout Stage, as they beat Invictus Gaming 3-0. GEN had this long-standing curse: no …
League of Legends
T1 beats Karmine Corp 3-1 and puts Europe back in their place
Naerlyn Théophile
After a month of colossal hopium intake by Europe and the West in general, T1 smashes Karmine Corp and eliminates the last Western team from LoL Worlds 2026. T1 will move on to face Bilibili Gaming in the semifinal, as two LPL and two LCK teams are left in the running. Here’s a recap of KC’s underwhelming quarterfinal performance. For the most part, the LoL Worlds quarterfinal wasn’t close. KC …
Esports Betting
WoW Forever’s launch was perfect – Can Blizzard maintain that momentum?
Michael Hassall
Imagine nothing but dead boars for as far as your eyes can see. That was the scene in the Valley of Trials, starting area for Orcs and Trolls, as the World of Warcraft Forever servers went live at 11:00pm UK time for myself and a half dozen of my friends. It looked like something from one of those historical photos of Bison culling in the U.S. But it was just …
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Fans Are Speculating Whether Rockstar Will Kill Either Jason or Lucia in GTA 6
Khizar Mundia
Rockstar Games has a history of killing off key characters, and fans are speculating whether either Jason Duval or Lucia Caminos will meet their demise in GTA 6. Multiple playable characters aren’t something new for Rockstar, as GTA has had this mechanic since many of its early games. GTA V, however, changed things completely by introducing three switchable characters, each with distinct personalities and backstories. This is why fans were …
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Prediction Markets See Major Midterm Boost Amid Growing Scrutiny
Zachary Roberts
As midterm elections have been heating up, so have the prediction markets surrounding them. On Kalshi and Polymarket, traffic has been high, and while the markets have been around for a while, this is the first midterm in which they’re really mainstream. That has some experts sounding alarm bells, and some in the government have asked the markets to prove they’re not tainted. The numbers are a little dated, but …
Kick
Eddie Craven Says Viewbotting Offenders “Obvious”
Khizar Mundia
Eddie Craven has been vocal about viewbotting throughout 2026, and the Kick co-founder touched on the controversial subject again during a recent stream, stating that the platform can check the data to confirm who is abusing bots, but that it’s impossible to take action against all the channels. Viewbotting isn’t exclusive to Kick, and every platform is plagued by bad actors wanting to monetize content with fake viewers. This includes …
Dota 2
BetBoom Team puts Dota 2 team on hold, moves players to inactive
Michael Hassall
Esports organization BetBoom has put a hold on its Dota 2 esports project, making its entire roster inactive, and pausing its competition in the game. BetBoom, who also compete in Counter-Strike 2, have been a part of the Dota 2 ecosystem for over four years, first competing in 2022. However, after an announcement today (Oct. 2), the team will pause its efforts within the game, seemingly pledging to return. The …
Cinna and Deshae Frost Tease Moves to Kick as Streamers Weigh Up Platform
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Kick continues to attract established creators, with two Twitch streamers signalling an interest in spending more time on the Stake-backed platform. Brittany “Cinna” Lynn Watts and DeShaun “Deshae Frost” Harrison are the latest creators to discuss their plans, with Cinna considering multistreaming and Deshae preparing to prioritise Kick. Kick co-founder Eddie Craven recently went on the record to claim that the Stake-backed platform is “home” to GTA content and GTA …
Rumble Announces 90% Ad Revenue Share and Changes to Partner Program
Khizar Mundia
News
Chris Pavlovski, founder and CEO of Rumble, has announced that the platform will implement new eligibility criteria for partners and also increase the ad revenue share for creators. Ad revenue is an important element for creators, with several Twitch streamers having revealed that the revenue from ads is a major contributor to their income. Kick has recently started showing ads, but has controversially not started paying creators for adverts, with …
Professional Dota 2 will return to the home of some of its most celebrated events as ESL FACEIT announces ESL One Mun…
Michael Hassall
Dota 2
From April 4-11, ESL One Munich will bring top-tier competitive Dota 2 to this historic German city. From April 9-11, fans will be able to attend in-person at the BMW Park in Munich, experiencing what is reported to be a state-of-the-art production utilizing the venue’s unique LED flooring. Here’s the details.ESL One Munich to take place in April 2027 Following in the footsteps of the incredible ESL One Berlin from …
Polymarket hit with with hack as user funds stolen
Michael Hassall
News
Crypto-based prediction market Polymarket has been hit with a major hack as hundreds of users report thefts from their wallets. News of the hack, the cause of which has not at the time of writing been confirmed, broke late on Thursday evening (Oct. 29), with CNBC reporting that at least 2.7 million dollars of currency had been extracted from over 700 wallets. The hack, which caused the prediction market to …
iShowSpeed Does an NYC “Find Me” Challenge as a Fan Wins $250k
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
A fan tracked down Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. in just around an hour on October 28, completing the streamer’s Find Me challenge and winning $250,000. The Find Me challenge was straightforward, with viewers being tasked with finding one of five Dr. Squatch mascots hidden across New York City, taking a selfie with the mascot, and using the clue to find Speed. iShowSpeed himself was at an undisclosed location in New …
BC.Game Names New CEO, Announces First Livestream on Gosh
Khizar Mundia
Casino Streamers
BC.Game has announced Ali “Ako” Muhanned as its new CEO, with plans to strengthen player trust and improve communication with its community at the forefront of his agenda. His first public livestream in the role will take place on Gosh, a streaming platform featuring gaming, casino content, and other entertainment categories. Crypto casino BC.Game announced Muhanned as CEO in October 2026, following the departure of his predecessor, Kar Kheng Giam, …
This Is How The New Twitch Recaps Spotlight Feature Works
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
Twitch is introducing a new feature that will promote creator clips on different platforms, with CEO Dan Clancy unveiling Twitch Recaps Spotlight and outlining how it will work. Clipping has become a major element in livestreaming because of the exposure creators can get if their clips go viral. Livestreaming platform Kick even has its own clipping program that it uses to promote its creators, which reportedly generated over three billion …
Wolves Esports wins PMGO, qualifies for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2026
Hannan Mundia
Esports Betting
Wolves Esports won the 2026 PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) Season 2 to qualify for the upcoming 2026 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC). PUBG is one of the few games that has two successful competitive gaming scenes. The first is the base PUBG, while the second is PUBG Mobile. It isn’t a stretch to say that PUBG Mobile’s competitive scene is larger, primarily because of how accessible it is. With …
What Can We Expect From The 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?
Zachary Roberts
GTA
2026 is likely to go down as the year of GTA 6 in the world of gaming. Even when expanded to other areas of pop culture, the game is still going to be one of the most notable releases of the year. It’s already tipped to win Game of the Year on most prediction markets. It’s the frontrunner to win virtually everything, and fans are beyond hyped for it. Is …
Could Ethan and Hila Klein’s Marriage Survive the Cheating Scandal?
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
Ethan Klein is once again involved in drama, and this time it’s because his wife, Hila Klein, has accused him of cheating on her. Ethan Klein isn’t a stranger to controversy, as he is frequently beefing with other creators, such as Adin Ross and Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker. The creator has also started to file lawsuits against other streamers who reuse his content. The recent lawsuit against iDubbbz was apparently dropped, …
iShowSpeed’s Warren House Stream Ends Early Despite Overnight Promise
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. announced that he would be spending the night at the “world’s most haunted house”, but the livestream ended early, leaving fans disappointed. Fans began speculating that Speed would spend the night at the Conjuring House after the YouTuber scheduled a livestream titled “Spending the Night in the World’s Scariest House”. However, those expectations were dashed when the stream began and Rick Clark appeared as Speed’s guide …
WEC26 announces $500,000 prize pool and shares details of this year’s competition
Michael Hassall
Esports Betting
The International Esports Federation has revealed that this year’s World Esports Championship (WEC26) will feature a $500,000 USD prize split across its events. Unveiled by release on Monday (Oct. 26), the prize represents a significant increase from last year’s $100,000 pool The international tournament, set to feature Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile and eFootball will take place in Banten, Indonesia, between the 15 and 20 …
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