Esports BOSH: Riot Games Is Teaming up with Big John to Create a London Esports Pub for VCT Masters London
Riot Games is opening The Phoenix Arms, a pop‑up esports pub in Hackney, East London, in partnership with local venue operator Big John. The venue will host free‑entry fan activities and live screenings of the Valorant Masters London finals during the weekend of June 17‑21. This marks the first international Valorant tournament held in the UK, complementing a broader Fan Fest that includes podcasts, creator appearances and an open‑air watch party. The event aims to blend traditional British pub culture with esports fandom.
BenjyFishy and BillieIDK on Coming Home: How VALORANT Masters London Is a Big Moment for Their Careers and UK Esports
VCT Masters London kicks off at the Copper Box, featuring UK talent both on‑stage and behind the mic. Team Heretics’ British star Ben “BenjyFishy” Fish is competing for the EU #1 seed, while former player‑turned‑commentator Billie “BillieIDK” Purdie anchors the...
UK-Based Organisation Tundra Esports Announces Dota 2 Roster Farewell Just Before The International
UK‑based Tundra Esports announced the disbanding of its celebrated Dota 2 roster just days before The International 2026. The lineup – 33, bzm, Pure, Ari, Whitemon and coach MoonMeander – had secured the 2022 TI title and multiple major championships. Players...
Riot Builds Second Stage at Berlin Arena as LEC and VCT EMEA Set to Run Simultaneously From July
Riot Games is adding a brand‑new Studio Stage inside its Berlin arena, allowing the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) and the Valorant Champions Tour EMEA to broadcast from the same venue at the same time. The second stage, operational...
VCT Masters London Cinematic Features UK Rapper, Che Lingo’s Latest New Single, Chaos in the House
Valorant has teamed with British rapper Che Lingo for the official cinematic of the 2026 VALORANT Masters London, featuring his new single "Chaos in the House," his first release in two years. The event runs June 6‑21 at London’s Copper Box Arena,...
IEM Cologne CS2 Major 2026: Format, Schedule, Teams and Prize Pool
The IEM Cologne CS2 Major returns to the iconic LANXESS Arena from June 2‑21, featuring 32 top teams and a $1,250,000 prize pool. The event unfolds over three Swiss stages before a single‑elimination playoff, with the winner earning a spot in...
Great Britain’s ENC Rosters Confirmed for Rainbow Six Siege and Rocket League
Great Britain has announced its national esports rosters for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup in Rainbow Six Siege and Rocket League. The Siege lineup pulls talent from top European clubs such as Team Secret, G2 Esports and Fnatic, while the...
The International 2026 Direct Invites Revealed, Tundra Esports and Ari Invited
Valve confirmed seven direct invites for The International 2026, highlighted by Tundra Esports’ repeat appearance with player Ari. The Dota 2 world championship will be staged at Shanghai’s SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center, with regional qualifiers running June 15‑28 and a newly merged...
Teamfight Manager 2 Launches Into Steam Early Access for Those Looking for an Auto Battler Hybrid
Korean indie studio Team Samoyed has released Teamfight Manager 2 into Steam Early Access, offering a detailed esports‑management simulation that blends auto‑battler mechanics with a full MOBA‑style match structure. The sequel expands the original’s roster with dozens of new champions, deeper...
Riot’s Vanguard Update Has BSOD Cheater Hardware After Nuking DMA Cheat Systems
Riot Games’ latest Vanguard kernel update targets DMA‑based cheats that exploit SATA and NVMe firmware, causing the offending hardware to blue‑screen and become unusable. The anti‑cheat triggers the motherboard’s IOMMU feature, issuing a restart warning and permanently disabling the cheating...
Esports Equals Cup Reveals Invited Teams, Featuring British Player, G2’s Izzeri
The Esports Equals Cup 2026 has confirmed four invited female squads—SK Avarosa, G2 Hel, Vitality Bee Rising, and Mental Rush—alongside eight qualifiers from online tournaments. G2 Hel’s roster now features British ADC Izzeri, completing the line‑up that will defend its...
Fnatic Buyout Rumours Resurface as Two Football Organisations Reportedly Circle the UK Esports Giant
Fnatic, the UK‑based esports powerhouse, is reportedly in talks with two football clubs—one believed to be German—to sell a minority stake at an asking price near $100 million. The speculation follows earlier 2025 buyout rumors and aligns with a broader trend...
League of Legends Patch 26.11 Preview Intends to Make Engage Supports More Viable
Riot Games’ patch 26.11 preview introduces a reward boost for Void Grubs, aimed at reviving tank and engage supports in League of Legends. The change seeks to give melee supports a viable roaming window after early laning, counterbalancing the current enchanter‑driven...
Ubisoft Reveals Rainbow Six Siege Ranked 3.0, a Complete Overhaul of the Ranked System
Ubisoft announced Ranked 3.0, a comprehensive overhaul of Rainbow Six Siege’s competitive ladder. The hidden MMR system is removed, with matchmaking now driven by visible Ranked Points. Each new season starts with five placement matches and introduces stricter pre‑made squad rank...
Valve Releases CS2 Update Addressing Cache Bugs and Grenade Mechanics
Valve rolled out a targeted Counter-Strike 2 patch on May 14, focusing on the fan‑favorite Cache map, grenade mechanics, workshop tools, and audio tweaks. The update seals holes, corrects surface types, adds bullet‑blocking grating to windows, and refines player and...