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Moku Grand Arena Hosts Three Events: Win 30,000 bRON and 40 Lucky Packs This Week
Moku Grand Arena is hosting three distinct events this week, offering players the chance to win 30,000 bRON and 40 Lucky Packs. The events include Moki Madness, Multi Draft Wednesday Wallop, and Pack Battle Bonanza, with specific start times and prize structures detailed. These events follow a recent game patch that introduced new features like the L.E.A.F. Machine and club boosts.
How Pro Players Predict Match Outcomes in CS2, Valorant, and Dota 2
Professional players in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and Dota 2 utilize a combination of data analysis, understanding of game meta, team form, and real-time adaptation to predict match outcomes. While factors like drafting, economy management, and map control are crucial, unexpected events and player mistakes mean predictions are based on probability rather than certainty.
Beloved Dota 2 esports team Heroic has just disbanded, saying it's a "tough game to commercialize"
The esports organization Heroic has disbanded its Dota 2 team due to financial unsustainability, despite competitive success and commercial efforts. Chief Gaming Officer Robin Nymann cited Dota 2 as a difficult game to commercialize, leading to the decision to release the roster. This move reflects broader challenges within the esports industry, including dwindling prize pools and rising costs.
EVO Japan 2026 awarded Guinness World Record for largest single-game fighting tournament
EVO Japan 2026 has been awarded a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest single-game fighting tournament, with 7,168 registered players competing in Street Fighter 6. This achievement highlights the growing popularity of competitive fighting games and esports events.
MomoCon Expands Gaming Experience with AMD Partnership for 2026
MomoCon, a major anime and gaming convention in the Southeast United States, has announced a partnership with AMD for its 2026 event. AMD will power the convention's PC Freeplay area with over 200 high-end systems and support the Stream Zone for content creators. The partnership also includes a significant booth presence with giveaways and technology demonstrations.
Counter-Strike 2 to power Phygital Shooter at the Games of the Future 2026 in Astana
The Games of the Future 2026 event in Astana will feature Counter-Strike 2 as the digital component of its Phygital Shooter competition. Elite athletes will compete in a 5-on-5 format, combining Counter-Strike 2 gameplay with a laser tag bout for a US$150,000 prize pool. This marks the return of Counter-Strike 2 to the event, highlighting the growing integration of esports and physical sports.
5 Quietly Great Games We Played in April That Didn't Trend on Twitter
This article highlights five lesser-known games released in April 2026 that offer significant quality despite minimal mainstream attention. Titles like the visual novel Fishbowl, the relaxing adventure The Gecko Gods, the quirky cooking game KuloNiku: Bowl Up!, the unique octopus stealth game Darwin's Paradox, and the action platformer ChainStaff are recommended for players seeking engaging experiences outside of major releases.
Out of Nowhere, 4-Year-Old King of Fighters 15 Gets Surprise 2026 Patch
SNK has announced a surprise patch for the four-year-old fighting game, The King of Fighters 15, scheduled for July 2026. The update will include balance adjustments for all characters. This news comes as SNK prepares for the SNK World Championship 2026, which features a substantial prize pool.
Caedrel says that, while Los Ratones was profitable, the League of Legends team "wasn't really sustainable long term"
Esports personality Marc 'Caedrel' Lamont stated that while his League of Legends team, Los Ratones, was profitable, its model was not sustainable long-term. The team focused heavily on content creation, which eventually ran out, leading to its disbandment. Despite this, Los Ratones achieved success, including winning the EU Masters.
Evening Esports and Competitions
Team Fortress 2 is hosting the ÜBERFEST Trophy Design Competition. This event focuses on esports and competitive elements within the game's community.
EVO Japan 2026 results - Winners & Top 8
EVO Japan 2026 has concluded, with results for each game's finals and Top 8 placements now available. The event showcased top talent in the fighting game community.
League of Legends star Ruler avoids LCK punishment following tax fiasco
League of Legends player Park 'Ruler' Jae-hyuk will not face punishment from the LCK following a public tax issue. The investigation concluded that his tax mishap was an administrative error rather than intentional evasion. Despite this ruling, Ruler may still face public scrutiny due to the sensitive nature of military exemptions in South Korea.
Sony's PS5, PC Fighting Game Marvel Tokon Is Teasing a 'Surprise' at EVO Japan
Arc System Works is teasing a surprise announcement for their upcoming fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls at EVO Japan. The reveal is scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd, and is speculated to be a new trailer showcasing additional playable characters or potentially a public beta test. The game is set to release on August 6th for PlayStation 5 and PC.
HLE Zeka Wants Assassin Meta Back in League Midlane | HappyGamer
HLE's midlaner Zeka expressed a desire to see assassins like Zed and Fizz return to the League of Legends midlane meta, believing it would make the game more entertaining for viewers. While acknowledging potential frustrations for other roles and the inherent risks of assassin play, Zeka's perspective highlights a community desire for more exciting and unpredictable gameplay.
Evening Esports and Competitions
Blue Prince and The Darkest Files were awarded top prizes at the German Computer Game Awards 2026. The event celebrated achievements in gaming, with a focus on esports and competitive titles.
Morning Esports and Competitions
Red Dunes Esports, the UAE's first dedicated Fighting Game Community organization, has been launched by BigBird and AngryBird. The new entity aims to foster and promote esports within the region.
The Birds Come Home: BigBird & AngryBird Launch Red Dunes Esports
Red Dunes Esports, a new fighting game organization based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has been launched by professional players Adel 'BigBird' Anouche and Amjed 'AngryBird' Al Shalabi. The organization aims to represent the Middle East's fighting game scene globally and foster new talent. Red Dunes Games, an independent developer and publisher, is also based in Abu Dhabi.
PUBG Global Series Circuit 2 Kicks Off May 20 With $500K Prize Pool | HappyGamer
The PUBG Global Series Circuit 2 is set to begin on May 20 in Seoul, featuring 24 teams competing for a $500,000 prize pool, with the top 8 teams qualifying for the Esports World Cup. The tournament will incorporate points from Circuit 1 and introduce significant map changes with terrain destruction now available on all major competitive maps, fundamentally altering tactical gameplay.
Assetto Corsa Rally Gets More 1990s Cars, Extends Dynamic Snow System to More Stages
Supernova Games Studios has released update 0.4 for Assetto Corsa Rally, adding the Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit Car and Subaru Impreza S3 Group A, along with extending the dynamic snow system to Alsace and Wales rallies. The update also introduces new events, partnerships with rally driver Jon Armstrong and the FIA Esports Global Rally Tour, and significant improvements to vehicle physics and handling.
Vad hände med Starcraft?
The Starcraft series, once a defining title in real-time strategy and esports, has seen a significant decline. Factors contributing to this include controversies surrounding Starcraft II's launch, the rise of MOBAs like League of Legends and Dota 2, and a shift in Blizzard Entertainment's focus towards other projects and live service models. Despite efforts to revitalize the franchise with expansions and free-to-play models, Blizzard officially ceased content development for Starcraft II in 2020, leaving the series in limbo, though rumors of an FPS spin-off persist.