But I believe Aang can save the FGC: We need simple fun, like Avatar Legends
I previously argued against Avatar Legends, I'll admit it. I said they're just turning anything into a fighting game these days. It's just the easiest, cheapest option, but most of...

Putting Dota 2 teams to the test: Should Valve have dropped Patch 7.41 mid-tournament?
ESL One Birmingham 2026 has just ended, with Tundra Esports extending their reign by lifting the trophy. But the real story of the tournament was the massive 7.41 Dota 2 patch bein...

“Increased focus on fandom”: Jake Sin on selecting the next VCT Pacific partner teams
VCT Pacific has seen tremendous growth since its introduction in 2023, with the region producing some of the world's most mechanically skilled VALORANT players and countless memora...

Rev: Can esports work exist without crippling financial anxiety? NLC’s late payments suggest not yet
It's honestly really hard to keep track of which esports entity owes what to whom at this point, and that's the problem. It feels like there is a new “I didn't get paid”...

“Stop doing yearly cycles and start thinking in terms of longevity”: Former Call of Duty boss discusses esports limitations
The Call of Duty League has never really reached the heights of other shooter esports like VALORANT and Counter-Strike 2. The highest viewership in 2026 thus far has been 353,000, ...

Street Fighter 6 won't be getting any gen AI content, marking the FGC safe from slop
There is nothing the gaming community has united on more than a hatred of AI, and that has carried over into the more niche esports scenes as well. The FGC is one of those scenes, ...
