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K/DA Q&A: Sophie Powers, new voice of Evelynn, talks ‘Firestarter’ EP, her K-pop biases, and League of Legends Worlds performance
Sophie Powers, the new voice of Evelynn for Riot Games' virtual pop group K/DA, discusses her new EP 'Firestarter,' her personal K-pop preferences, and her thoughts on the group's performance at League of Legends Worlds. Powers is the fourth singer to portray the character.
Valorant 13.09 patch notes add Hush, buff Warden
Valorant update 13.09 introduces the new Agent Hush, who utilizes telekinesis and displacement abilities. The patch also brings updated buff terms like Haste and Snapshot, alongside adjustments to several Agents' abilities and descriptions. Weapon balance changes include smoothed recoil for the Warden and reduced spread on follow-up shots.
Riot resurrected 3 of its biggest League of Legends pop groups, but only one emerged victorious
Riot Games has revived its virtual music groups K/DA, True Damage, and Heartsteel for League of Legends' Worlds finals. While Heartsteel's comeback was underwhelming and True Damage's music video focused too heavily on esports personality Faker, K/DA's return with the single 'Firestarter' and a new EP has been met with significant enthusiasm, highlighting its continued mainstream success and popularity.
Hush Valorant release date
Valorant's 30th Agent, Hush, will be released on October 27, 2026. Hush possesses telekinetic abilities that allow her to manipulate the battlefield, including picking up items from a distance and displacing enemies. Players can unlock her using Kingdom Credits, Valorant Points, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Riot is finally changing Mel's reflect, but I'm going to miss League of Legends' most busted mechanic
Riot Games is reworking Mel's W ability in League of Legends, removing its projectile reflect mechanic due to player frustration and balance issues. The new W will destroy projectiles and grant shields to Mel and allies. The rework, set to go live in patch 26.22 on November 4, also includes smaller tweaks to her other abilities, aiming to shift her towards a more supportive role.
Ex-Marathon and Valorant lead has 3,400 hours in Path of Exile, says it's "the most freeform version" of…
Joe Ziegler, known for his work on Valorant and Marathon, expresses his deep appreciation for Path of Exile, citing over 3,400 hours played and praising its unparalleled buildcrafting freedom. While the author finds comfort in the Diablo series, Ziegler highlights Path of Exile's experimental depth as a key differentiator in the ARPG genre.
Valorant unveils a new character arriving to the shooter October 27
Riot Games has officially unveiled a new agent named Hush for their team-based first-person shooter, Valorant. A cinematic trailer hints at her abilities, including pistol proficiency and gravity manipulation, with the new duelist set to launch on October 27th.
League of Legends Virtual K-Pop Group K/DA Reemerge After 6 Years of Silence With New Single and Music Video From the Makers of Arcane
Riot Games' virtual K-pop group K/DA, associated with League of Legends, has released a new single titled 'Firestarter' after a six-year hiatus. The music video was created by Fortiche Production, the animation studio behind Arcane.
KDA's Firestarter is the throwback to OG League of Legends that we needed
The K/DA music group has returned with a new track, 'Firestarter,' featuring a distinct visual style inspired by the League of Legends Netflix show Arcane and a sound reminiscent of the game's early days. The song, which replaces original vocalists with new artists like MIYEON and SOYEON, is praised for capturing the group's signature 'girlboss' energy and is considered the favorite among Riot Games' recent musical releases.
'There were a lot of disagreements across the place': Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler on leading Bungie's extraction shooter, playing Path of Exile for 3,437 hours, and why he'll never uninstall Kingdom Hearts
Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler discusses his extensive gaming habits, including thousands of hours in Path of Exile and Destiny 2, and his enduring love for Kingdom Hearts. He also touches on his experiences at Bungie, the challenges of leading the Marathon project, and his appreciation for the social aspects of games like World of Warcraft.
League of Legends Classic is effectively calling it quits after just three months of operation
Riot Games is shutting down League of Legends Classic after only three months due to low player engagement, with the mode remaining playable until January 2027. The studio plans to revisit the concept in the future, potentially as an adjusted event mode, and is issuing refunds for Classic-specific content.
Riot Games has announced the end League of Legends Classic as an on-going mode, just three months after its release
Riot Games has announced that League of Legends Classic, a recreation of an older version of the MOBA, will be removed at the end of Season 3 in January 2027. The company cited that most players have returned to other parts of League of Legends. The mode may return in the future as a limited-time event with adjustments. Microtransactions for the mode were controversial, and players who purchased them will receive refunds.
League of Legends Classic will become a thing of the past in January 2027, though it may one day be resurrected as a limited-time event
Riot Games has announced that the "Classic" mode for League of Legends, which offers a version mirroring the game's early days, will be discontinued in January 2027. While the mode has been fun for players, most have returned to the main game, and Riot believes there isn't enough sustained interest to keep it as a permanent addition. The company plans to bring back Classic mode in the future, likely as a limited-time event with adjustments.
Riot calls time on League of Legends Classic after almost 3 months because most fans "have gone back to other parts…
Riot Games is ending support for League of Legends Classic in January 2027, less than three months after its launch. The developers stated that most players have returned to the main League of Legends game. Riot plans to bring Classic back in the future, likely as an event mode, and will issue refunds for Classic-specific content.
Riot has already called time on League of Legends Classic, will turn it into an event instead
Riot Games is discontinuing League of Legends Classic less than three months after its launch, with the mode set to end in January 2027. The developer plans to bring it back as an event mode with adjustments. The decision comes as most players have returned to the modern version of League of Legends, with Riot acknowledging that the Classic mode did not retain its initial appeal.
3 months after launch, Riot announces League of Legends Classic will be killed in January: 'most have gone back to…
Riot Games has announced that League of Legends Classic will be shut down in January 2027, just six months after its launch. The mode, which aimed to capitalize on nostalgia for older versions of the game, failed to maintain player interest beyond its initial release. Riot plans to explore future iterations, potentially as an event mode, and will issue refunds for obsolete content.
K/DA Reactivates Social Accounts, Fueling Rumors of the Virtual K-pop Group’s Comeback After 6 Years
Official social media accounts for the virtual K-pop group K/DA, associated with League of Legends, have been reactivated after a six-year hiatus. The updated profile and banner images, along with the wiping of previous posts, have fueled speculation about a potential comeback.
MMO Business Roundup: EU cash shop currency crackdown, Nvidia’s GPU halt, and Steam’s player numbers
This MMO industry roundup covers several key developments: the EU is investigating Activision Blizzard, Mojang, Riot Games, and Ubisoft over cash shop currency practices. Steam has set new player concurrency records, exceeding 43 million users online. Additionally, unconfirmed reports suggest Nvidia is halting production of the RTX 5090 GPU to prioritize AI hardware, potentially increasing prices and making the RTX 5080 the top consumer card.
Ben Affleck says "all I did was stay home for 3 years and play StarCraft" after finding fame, but nowadays he's on Valorant getting cussed out by 11-year-olds
Actor Ben Affleck revealed that during his early years of fame, he spent three years exclusively playing StarCraft. He also mentioned playing modern titles like Valorant, where he is frequently bested by younger players, and expressed fondness for games like Doom, Myst, Madden, Civilization, and NBA 2K.
Minecraft-doftande Hytale har fått sitt första kapitel
Hytale, a sandbox game similar to Minecraft, has received its first content chapter titled 'Out of the Breach'. The game, originally shelved by Riot Games in 2025, was repurchased and released in early access by its original creator, Simon Collins-Laflamme. This update introduces new goblin-themed content, portals, puzzles, and a rune-based ability system.