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Where to Find All Bells on Far West in Far Far West and Unlock Bell Shot Joker
NewsMay 1, 2026

Where to Find All Bells on Far West in Far Far West and Unlock Bell Shot Joker

Dot Esports details the secret mission on the Far West map in *Far Far West*, where players must locate three glowing purple bells and restore the great bell at the church. The bells are positioned near the northern water, a central hill,...

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How to Complete Week 5 Challenges in BO7 & Warzone Season 3
NewsMay 1, 2026

How to Complete Week 5 Challenges in BO7 & Warzone Season 3

Week 5 challenges for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3 are now live, letting players complete any six tasks to unlock the MK.78 Lightframe PDW conversion and earn up to 10,000 XP. Rewards range from 2,500 to 5,000 XP per challenge...

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When Is the Next Night Market in VALORANT? All Dates
NewsMay 1, 2026

When Is the Next Night Market in VALORANT? All Dates

The VALORANT Night Market for Season V26, Act Three launches on May 7 and runs through May 28, 2026, featuring the new Jellybeam skin collection. Riot Games has extended Night Markets to nearly a month, a shift from the earlier two‑week windows. Only Select,...

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How to Unlock Siren in Black Ops 7 and Warzone
NewsMay 1, 2026

How to Unlock Siren in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

Activision has introduced the Siren, a charge‑based energy weapon, in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded. The gun fires a slow, penetrating projectile that can be charged for higher velocity and longer range. Players can obtain the Siren...

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MenaRD Beats Daigo in Long-Awaited Evo Legends Live FT10 Exhibition
NewsApr 29, 2026

MenaRD Beats Daigo in Long-Awaited Evo Legends Live FT10 Exhibition

MenaRD defeated Daigo Umehara 10‑4 in a first‑to‑10 Street Fighter 6 exhibition at Evo Legends Live in Kawasaki, Japan. The event also featured GO1 vs Laggia in Fatal Fury with a $1.5 million prize and a Tekken 8 showdown where Chikurin beat Arslan Ash...

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How to Use Loot Filter in Diablo 4
NewsApr 29, 2026

How to Use Loot Filter in Diablo 4

Blizzard introduced a free loot‑filter system for Diablo 4 as part of the Lord of Hatred expansion, arriving two years after the game’s launch. The filter lives in the Gameplay options and lets players create up to 25 custom rules, with...

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All Neverness to Everness Voice Actors: English and Japanese Cast
NewsApr 29, 2026

All Neverness to Everness Voice Actors: English and Japanese Cast

Neverness to Everness released a comprehensive bilingual voice‑actor roster, pairing prominent English dub talent with well‑known Japanese seiyuu. The list covers all main playable characters, including dual leads Esper Zero, Adler, Skia, and Hathor, and notes double‑casting for Mint and...

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Neverness to Everness Reroll Guide: Best Characters and How to Reroll
NewsApr 29, 2026

Neverness to Everness Reroll Guide: Best Characters and How to Reroll

Neverness to Everness (NTE) offers a straightforward reroll process that lets players create new accounts, complete the prologue, and use the initial 30 standard banner pulls plus 2,200 Annulith to chase early S‑Class characters. The guide details a 20‑30 minute path...

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Forza Horizon 6 System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs
NewsApr 29, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs

Playground Games published Forza Horizon 6’s PC system requirements, detailing four performance tiers from a modest minimum to an extreme ray‑tracing configuration. The minimum tier targets 1080p/60 FPS with an Intel i5‑8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, GTX 1650 and 16 GB RAM on an SSD....

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LoL Patch 26.9 Notes: Riot Pushes Bruiser Shyvana, Tweaks Zeri and Nerfs Ambessa Ult
NewsApr 28, 2026

LoL Patch 26.9 Notes: Riot Pushes Bruiser Shyvana, Tweaks Zeri and Nerfs Ambessa Ult

League of Legends Patch 26.9, rolling out on April 29, 2026, concentrates on champion‑centric balance ahead of the MSI 2026 splits. Riot pushes Shyvana toward a bruiser archetype with higher attack speed, AD growth, and reworked abilities, while Zeri receives range and AP...

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BNK FearX Bench Diable, Cite Missed Fan Event and Repeated Internal Issues
NewsApr 28, 2026

BNK FearX Bench Diable, Cite Missed Fan Event and Repeated Internal Issues

BNK FearX announced the benching of 18‑year‑old ADC Diable after he missed a scheduled fan meeting and repeatedly violated internal rules. The organization demoted him to its youth squad and promoted academy mid‑laner Kim “Slayer” Jin‑young to the LCK roster....

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What Is Hot Pursuit in Warzone? Release Date and Gameplay Explained
NewsApr 28, 2026

What Is Hot Pursuit in Warzone? Release Date and Gameplay Explained

Call of Duty: Warzone’s newest limited‑time mode, Hot Pursuit, arrives with the Season 3 Reloaded update on April 30, 2026. The 100‑player, squad‑based map Avalon pits Police squads against Thieves in a vehicle‑centric showdown. Respawns follow Resurgence rules, allowing eliminated players to rejoin as...

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CS Returns to Texas in 2026! BLAST Rivals Fort Worth: Everything You Need to Know
NewsApr 28, 2026

CS Returns to Texas in 2026! BLAST Rivals Fort Worth: Everything You Need to Know

BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 will bring Counter‑Strike 2 back to Texas, staging an eight‑team tournament in Fort Worth from April 29 to May 3. The event boasts a $1 million prize pool split 35:65 between players and clubs. French squad Vitality heads the field as the...

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All VALORANT Skirmish: Ascension Rewards and How to Earn Them
NewsApr 28, 2026

All VALORANT Skirmish: Ascension Rewards and How to Earn Them

Riot Games has launched Skirmish: Ascension, a 1v1/2v2 limited‑ability mode for VALORANT Season V26 Act Three, running from April 29 to June 22. Players must register on the FTW platform to track progress and claim rewards. The mode features a ranked leaderboard...

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How to Get the RoboCop Operator in Black Ops 7 and Warzone
NewsApr 27, 2026

How to Get the RoboCop Operator in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

Activision is adding a RoboCop operator skin to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone as part of the Season 3 Reloaded collaboration. The skin is bundled with a special Call of Duty × RoboCop Event Pass, available on the premium track, which unlocks...

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FNCS Major 1 Second Chance Qualifier, Düsseldorf Summit Expansion Announced Following DQ Backlash
NewsApr 26, 2026

FNCS Major 1 Second Chance Qualifier, Düsseldorf Summit Expansion Announced Following DQ Backlash

Epic Games announced a Second Chance Qualifier for FNCS Major 1 on April 28‑29, open to Division 1 duos not already qualified, offering 25 spots across six regions. The Düsseldorf Summit LAN expands from 50 to 75 duos and runs three days, increasing...

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Star Support Keria Stays with T1 Until 2029 After Contract Renewal
NewsApr 26, 2026

Star Support Keria Stays with T1 Until 2029 After Contract Renewal

T1 announced that support star Ryu “Keria” Min‑seok has signed a three‑year extension, keeping him with the organization through 2029. The renewal was revealed at a fan event in Incheon and cements Keria as one of League of Legends’ most...

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Spoit Carried Team Marlon to Jynxzi’s 5v5 Streamer-Only Rainbow Six Siege Tournament Win
NewsApr 26, 2026

Spoit Carried Team Marlon to Jynxzi’s 5v5 Streamer-Only Rainbow Six Siege Tournament Win

Team Marlon captured Jynxzi’s 5v5 streamer‑only Rainbow Six Siege tournament, propelled by pro William “Spoit” Löfstedt’s standout play. Spoit posted a 22‑kill, 22‑1 performance on the final map, helping Marlon sweep Team Jason 2‑0 in the championship. The event featured 40...

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Epic Games Reverses FNCS Major 1 Disqualifications, but Affected Players Can’t Rejoin the Tournament
NewsApr 26, 2026

Epic Games Reverses FNCS Major 1 Disqualifications, but Affected Players Can’t Rejoin the Tournament

Epic Games reversed a wave of FNCS Major 1 disqualifications that stemmed from the use of real‑time drop calculators, acknowledging the penalties were a mistake and erasing them from player records. However, the company said the tournament lobbies are already full,...

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Caedrel and Ludwig Win the $100,000 Twitch Rivals GeoGuessr Duo Tournament
NewsApr 25, 2026

Caedrel and Ludwig Win the $100,000 Twitch Rivals GeoGuessr Duo Tournament

Ludwig and Caedrel captured the $100,000 prize at the Twitch Rivals GeoGuessr Duos tournament, outlasting a field of 32 streamers across 16 duos. After a modest solo seeding round, they dominated their group and entered the playoffs as the top...

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Tyler1 to Coach Jynxzi in His League of Legends Debut Stream
NewsApr 24, 2026

Tyler1 to Coach Jynxzi in His League of Legends Debut Stream

Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart will make his League of Legends debut on April 26, 2026, with famed streamer Tyler1 serving as his coach. The collaboration follows Jynxzi’s earlier coaching stints in Valorant and Clash Royale, aiming to lift him out of the...

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CS2 Prime: Matchmaking, Weekly Drops, and Is It Worth the Price?
NewsApr 24, 2026

CS2 Prime: Matchmaking, Weekly Drops, and Is It Worth the Price?

Counter‑Strike 2 Prime is a one‑time $14.99 upgrade that grants permanent access to the game’s Competitive, Premier, and FACEIT ranked modes. Prime players are placed in a verified matchmaking pool, which reduces smurfs and cheaters and improves lobby quality. In addition,...

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Cache’s Return to CS2 Confirmed with Valve Teaser Video
NewsApr 24, 2026

Cache’s Return to CS2 Confirmed with Valve Teaser Video

Valve announced that the classic Cache map will re‑enter Counter‑Strike 2 (CS2) next week, releasing a teaser video that highlighted historic plays by Hiko and s1mple. The map, acquired from creator FMPONE in 2025, has been under redevelopment since January 2026...

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Best MPC-25 Loadout in Black Ops 7 Ranked Play to Dominate in Close Range
NewsApr 23, 2026

Best MPC-25 Loadout in Black Ops 7 Ranked Play to Dominate in Close Range

The MPC-25 has entered Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ranked Play and quickly become the go‑to SMG for close‑quarters combat. Its higher fire rate outpaces the Dravec 45, though recoil is more pronounced, prompting a specialized loadout that balances control and...

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Former Worlds Champion Easyhoon Returns to T1 as Coach for LCK 2026 Round 2
NewsApr 23, 2026

Former Worlds Champion Easyhoon Returns to T1 as Coach for LCK 2026 Round 2

Lee “Easyhoon” Ji‑hoon is rejoining T1 as a coach for Round 2 of the 2026 LCK season. The former Worlds champion, who helped T1 win the 2015 World Championship, brings experience from stints at Suning, Weibo Gaming and Bilibili Gaming. T1...

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Riot Explains LoL Ranked Reset for Master, GM, and Challenger Players in Multiple Regions
NewsApr 22, 2026

Riot Explains LoL Ranked Reset for Master, GM, and Challenger Players in Multiple Regions

Riot Games will reset the Master, Grandmaster and Challenger ladders to Master 0 LP in North America, EU West, EU Nordic & East, Brazil, Latin America North and Turkey with Patch 26.9. The move follows months of LP volatility, inconsistent gains and player...

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PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Heads Back to Seoul: Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Finland Join the Roster
NewsApr 22, 2026

PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Heads Back to Seoul: Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Finland Join the Roster

KRAFTON announced the PUBG Nations Cup 2026 will take place in Seoul from June 23‑28, featuring 24 national teams. Defending champions Vietnam return to face a reshuffled roster that adds Finland, Ukraine and Kazakhstan while dropping Poland, Spain, Sweden and...

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All Hero Perks in Overwatch: All Major and Minor Perks, Listed
NewsApr 21, 2026

All Hero Perks in Overwatch: All Major and Minor Perks, Listed

Overwatch Season 15 adds a Perks system that lets every hero select two upgrades during a match—one Minor and one Major—after two level‑ups. Each perk is hero‑specific, ranging from damage boosts and survivability tweaks to utility enhancements. The new mechanics create...

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Neverness to Everness Adds Persona 5 Music in New Collaboration
NewsApr 21, 2026

Neverness to Everness Adds Persona 5 Music in New Collaboration

Hotta Studio announced that its upcoming open‑world gacha title Neverness to Everness will launch with a curated collection of Persona 5 music. Players can stream the tracks via the game’s in‑car radio or Walkman feature, with titles like "Colors Flying High"...

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Neverness to Everness Is PS5 Pro Optimized: All Enhancements Explained
NewsApr 21, 2026

Neverness to Everness Is PS5 Pro Optimized: All Enhancements Explained

Neverness to Everness (NTE) will launch on PC, PS5 and mobile on April 29, 2026, with a native PS5 build that includes console‑exclusive features. The base PS5 version runs at native 4K resolution and offers seamless map loading for uninterrupted...

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Blizzard Adds New Major and Minor Perks in Overwatch Season 2
NewsApr 21, 2026

Blizzard Adds New Major and Minor Perks in Overwatch Season 2

Blizzard rolled out a mini perk refresh for Overwatch Season 2, introducing three new Major Perks—Trigger Finger, Agility Training, and Double Dose—and two Minor Perks targeting tanks and DPS heroes. The Major Perks adjust Reaper’s reload‑based cooldowns, boost sprint speed for...

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IShowSpeed Demands a Boxing Rematch with KSI After Getting Compared to JasonTheWeen
NewsApr 20, 2026

IShowSpeed Demands a Boxing Rematch with KSI After Getting Compared to JasonTheWeen

IShowSpeed publicly demanded a boxing rematch with KSI after the British creator compared KSI’s performance against JasonTheWeen as superior. Speed, now a 27‑year‑old streaming heavyweight, cited his growth since their 2021 bout and vowed to walk out on top. KSI...

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CS2 Player MAUschine Receives 10-Year Ban for Hitting Opponent on Stage During Live Tournament
NewsApr 20, 2026

CS2 Player MAUschine Receives 10-Year Ban for Hitting Opponent on Stage During Live Tournament

German CS2 pro and streamer MAUschine was handed a 10‑year suspension from the DACH CS Masters after punching opponent Spidergum during the post‑match awards ceremony at the CAGGTUS Leipzig tournament. The league cited a zero‑tolerance stance on physical violence and...

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Vitality Clinch Back-to-Back Grand Slams with IEM Rio 2026 Win
NewsApr 20, 2026

Vitality Clinch Back-to-Back Grand Slams with IEM Rio 2026 Win

Vitality clinched back-to-back ESL Grand Slams by defeating Team Spirit in the IEM Rio 2026 grand final, becoming the first organization to win two consecutive Grand Slams and overtaking Astralis' 2018‑19 record. Their campaign included victories at IEM Dallas 2025,...

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Full List of Pragmata Voice Actors: English and Japanese VAs
NewsApr 20, 2026

Full List of Pragmata Voice Actors: English and Japanese VAs

Capcom’s newly released sci‑fi action‑adventure *Pragmata* has earned strong reviews, and the game’s voice talent is now fully disclosed. The English cast features David Menkin as Hugh Williams and Grace Saif as the android Diana, while the Japanese side stars Miou Tanaka...

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Is Saros a Returnal Sequel or a New Housemarque Game?
NewsApr 19, 2026

Is Saros a Returnal Sequel or a New Housemarque Game?

Housemarque confirmed that Saros is a brand‑new intellectual property, not a sequel to its 2021 hit Returnal. The studio says Returnal was always intended as a stand‑alone experience, and Saros will follow a different protagonist on the alien world Carcosa....

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Will Saros Come to PC or Xbox? What We Know so Far
NewsApr 18, 2026

Will Saros Come to PC or Xbox? What We Know so Far

Housemarque’s upcoming action roguelite *Saros* is set to release on April 30, 2026, exclusively for PlayStation 5 and the new PS5 Pro. Sony has not announced any PC or Xbox versions, and promotional materials show no other platform logos. Industry insiders suggest Sony’s recent...

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Players Discover League of Legends Controller Support in WASD Input Update
NewsApr 17, 2026

Players Discover League of Legends Controller Support in WASD Input Update

Riot Games has quietly enabled native controller input for League of Legends through its new WASD input mode, which automatically maps gamepad buttons to core abilities and actions. The feature was announced in a developer blog accompanying the Ranked release...

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Fortnite X The Boys Crossover Reportedly in the Works, Could Arrive This Season
NewsApr 17, 2026

Fortnite X The Boys Crossover Reportedly in the Works, Could Arrive This Season

Epic Games is reportedly preparing a Fortnite crossover with the Amazon series *The Boys*, slated for release later this season. Leaked information suggests the collaboration will feature character skins for Homelander, Billy Butcher, Starlight and A‑Train, as well as themed...

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2026 CDL Major 3 Qualifiers: Schedule, Results, Teams, Standings, and How to Watch
NewsApr 17, 2026

2026 CDL Major 3 Qualifiers: Schedule, Results, Teams, Standings, and How to Watch

The Call of Duty League launches its Major 3 Qualifiers on April 17, kicking off the second half of the 2026 season. Twelve teams, including defending champion FaZe Vegas and two‑time runner‑up OpTic Texas, will play five best‑of‑five matches each across three...

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Riot Considered Acquiring Ashes of Creation Studio for Its MMO Title, Says Co-Founder
NewsApr 17, 2026

Riot Considered Acquiring Ashes of Creation Studio for Its MMO Title, Says Co-Founder

Riot Games co‑founder Marc Merrill confirmed the company once considered investing in or acquiring Intrepid Studios, the developer behind Ashes of Creation, with a potential valuation between $250 million and $500 million. Ultimately Riot decided not to proceed, citing misalignment of goals....

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Resident Evil 0 Remake to Include an Online Co-Op Mode, According to Capcom Leak
NewsApr 17, 2026

Resident Evil 0 Remake to Include an Online Co-Op Mode, According to Capcom Leak

Capcom’s upcoming Resident Evil 0 remake may feature an online co‑op mode, according to a recent leak that uncovered code labeled “Invite Friend for Co‑op.” The original 2002 title relied on a dual‑character system where the unused character was AI‑controlled, a...

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Saros Pre-Order Guide: All Editions, Bonuses, Release Date, and Game Details
NewsApr 15, 2026

Saros Pre-Order Guide: All Editions, Bonuses, Release Date, and Game Details

Housemarque's next PS5 action title Saros launches on April 30, 2026, with two digital editions available via the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99 and includes the base game plus the Hands of Shore pre‑order armor. The...

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How to Earn XP in Windrose: Fastest Way to Level Up
NewsApr 15, 2026

How to Earn XP in Windrose: Fastest Way to Level Up

Windrose diverges from typical RPGs by awarding experience points (XP) only through quest completion and looting points of interest (POIs), not combat or crafting. Main and side quests provide the first XP boost, but the bulk of progression comes from...

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How to Beat Captain Thomas Richards in Windrose: Gear, Moves, and Strategy
NewsApr 15, 2026

How to Beat Captain Thomas Richards in Windrose: Gear, Moves, and Strategy

Captain Thomas Richards is the first major boss in the souls‑lite action‑RPG Windrose, testing players’ patience and pattern‑recognition. The guide recommends reaching level 4, upgrading all armor and weapons to the maximum level 5, and stocking 10‑15 healing potions plus health‑boosting food....

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Pragmata Leads Replaced and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire in Latest Review Roundup
NewsApr 15, 2026

Pragmata Leads Replaced and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire in Latest Review Roundup

Three April 2026 titles have received their first critic scores, with Capcom's Pragmata leading the pack at Metacritic 86. Replaced follows at 79, praised for pixel art but noted for repetitive sections, while Mouse: P.I. For Hire sits at 81,...

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How to Unlock the Alchemy Table and Make Healing Potions in Windrose
NewsApr 15, 2026

How to Unlock the Alchemy Table and Make Healing Potions in Windrose

Windrose players can unlock the Alchemy Table by completing the tutorial, acquiring a boat, and gathering Misty Orchid on a night‑lit island. The table lets them craft Minor Healing Potions immediately and larger Healing Potions after upgrading with a Stove...

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Everything in League of Legends Season 2: Arena Overhaul, Classic Keystones Return, and WASD Ranked
NewsApr 14, 2026

Everything in League of Legends Season 2: Arena Overhaul, Classic Keystones Return, and WASD Ranked

League of Legends Season 2 introduces a sweeping Arena overhaul that replaces standard matches with three rotating event formats—3×6, Bravery, and Swift—plus a new map, Petricite Grove, and upgraded augments. Fan‑favorite classic keystones such as Deathfire Touch return, widening build diversity...

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Riot Reinvents LoL Arena with Events, Augment Leveling, and New Maps
NewsApr 14, 2026

Riot Reinvents LoL Arena with Events, Augment Leveling, and New Maps

Riot Games launches Arena Season 2, overhauling League of Legends’ fast‑paced mode with rotating Events, a new augment‑leveling system, fresh maps, and expanded Guests of Honor. Events such as 3×6, Bravery and Swift replace the static 2v2 format, while the new...

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