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Parallel’s new Monthly Melee shuts out everyone outside the top 100
Parallel has announced the Top-100 Monthly Melee, a new sanctioned Community Clash tournament exclusively for players ranked within the top 100 on the leaderboard at the end of each season. The inaugural event is scheduled for August 12th, with players having just over a day to improve their rankings before the qualification period closes. This exclusive tournament adds another competitive track to Parallel's offerings, complementing the existing Community Clash series.
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Riftbound overhauls its competitive scene for 2027 with new events and prizing revealed
Riot Games has announced significant changes to the competitive structure of Riftbound for 2027, including new events and prizing. The Summoner Skirmish will be replaced by the Riftbound Challenge Series, and Regional Qualifiers are renamed Riftbound Regionals. Regional Championships are now Riftbound Continentals, and a new monthly local event called the Nexus Cup will be introduced.
Roadmaps and Plans
This article provides updates on several games, including map reworks for Overwatch in the OWCS MSC 2026 season, a Q&A with the director and producer of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and planned changes for EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team. It covers various aspects of game development roadmaps and future plans.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls shows early signs of popularity, soaring up tournament entry leaderboards
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is showing early signs of popularity, with strong registration numbers for upcoming fighting game tournaments like CEO and Evo France. Despite potential caveats regarding tournament player bases and new game hype, the figures suggest significant interest from the core fighting game community. The game's success will ultimately depend on continued grassroots support, resolved technical issues, and overall fun factor.
Marvel Rivals executive producer talks Path to Doomsday, Jubilee, and The Hood
Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo discussed upcoming content for Marvel Rivals, including the Path to Doomsday event series, the character Jubilee, and the debut of The Hood. Koo also touched on the game's esports scene and player reception to Jubilee's unique lore and abilities.
Evening Esports and Competitions
The Golf 5 MAX Community Tournament has officially commenced. This event is part of a larger focus on evening esports and competitive gaming.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The Esports Foundation and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide outfitting for teams at the inaugural Esports event in Riyadh. The collaboration aims to support the growing esports scene, with mentions of the popular fighting game Street Fighter.
Anichess Runs a Nightly $CHECK Tournament All Week, With Four Free Entries
Anichess is hosting daily chess tournaments throughout the week, with four of them offering free entry. The spell format varies each night, ranging from three spells to randomized spells, and a single spell for the entire game on Sunday. The platform, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and partner of Chess.com, has surpassed 1 million players and features prize money for top performers.
Atari & Twin Galaxies partner to launch 2026 Atari World Championships
Atari has partnered with Twin Galaxies to launch the 2026 Atari World Championships, a new esports competition featuring five iconic Atari games. The event will include online tournaments culminating in a Grand Finals, with details on specific games and dates to be announced later. This initiative aligns with Atari's recent focus on game preservation and other ventures under CEO Wade Rosen.
Morning Esports and Competitions
Atari and Twin Galaxies have announced the Atari World Championships, while Lenovo has been named a Founding Partner for the Esports World Cup 2026. These announcements highlight ongoing developments in the competitive gaming landscape.
Atari is launching a World Championship with legendary scorekeepers Twin Galaxies
Atari is launching the Atari World Championships in partnership with Twin Galaxies, a company known for tracking video game scores. The tournament will feature five classic Atari games, with an online qualifying round leading to a live Grand Final. Twin Galaxies will manage score verification, and the initial event will be a North American pilot program.
Atari and Twin Galaxies announce Atari World Championships
Atari has partnered with Twin Galaxies to launch the Atari World Championships, an online tournament featuring five classic Atari titles. The competition will culminate in live, in-person Grand Finals, with Twin Galaxies managing the online portion using its adjudication process. Atari CEO Wade Rosen expressed excitement for celebrating competition with existing and new fans, while Twin Galaxies executive Zachary Rozga highlighted the event's aim to bring back the original retro spirit of competitive gaming.
Evening Esports and Competitions
London is expressing interest in hosting major esports events, such as the Valorant Masters tournament. This initiative highlights the city's ambition to become a significant hub for competitive gaming.
Camp PvP Season 1 Goes Live on SolFarmer With a 20 SOL Reward Pot
SolFarmer has launched its first season of player-versus-player (PvP) combat, featuring a 20 SOL reward pot distributed across three leagues. This competitive update follows a successful server migration that enhances the platform's security and performance. The season operates on a two-week cycle with an Elo-based ranking system, and prize money is awarded based on league performance.
Heroes of Mavia Launches Alliance War Season 1 on Aug. 3 — Entry Is Free for Everyone
Heroes of Mavia is launching its first season of Alliance War on August 3, 2026, with free entry for all players as a promotional event. This team-based, rank-driven mode allows players to form alliances, battle across a season, accumulate points, and compete for a shared ranking. While details on matchmaking and rewards are still unannounced, the free entry marks a departure from the game's previous paid competitions.
League of Legends Worlds resale tickets soar to $169k, as scalpers cash in
League of Legends Worlds tickets are seeing extreme resale prices, with some tickets reaching $169.5k, far exceeding their original face value. The article discusses Riot Games' ongoing struggle to combat scalpers and suggests potential solutions like account verification to ensure tickets reach genuine fans.
"This is us speaking to the world" – Why London is keen to host esports events like the Valorant Masters
London's deputy mayor for culture and the creative industries, Justine Simons OBE, and Riot Games' president of publishing and esports, John Needham, discuss the strategic benefits of hosting major esports events like the Valorant Masters. They highlight the economic impact, global reach, and reputational boost these events bring to the city, emphasizing London's ambition to be a premier destination for esports.
Saturday Tech Bits
Two individuals in China have been jailed for stealing RAM from a series of eSports hotels. The thieves looted 16 sticks of RAM valued at approximately $2,000 in what was described as a 'frenzied hotel room-dismantling' operation.
Marvel Rivals Watch Rewards Detailed
Marvel Rivals players can earn exclusive in-game rewards, including chrono tokens and units, by watching the Mid-Season Finals livestream from July 29 to August 1, 2026. The event features a $500,000 USD prize pool and culminates in a grand final on August 1st.
