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9 dispatches on Esports.
PARIVISION's Dota 2 Win Exposes the Coach Effect in Club Esports
PARIVISION claimed the EWC 2026 Dota 2 championship over 24 teams, their second Tier-1 title since Puppey took over as coach in January. What the victory reveals about team stability and the club format's real competitive advantage.
One Patch, Two Games, 20 Teams: How the Honor of Kings World Cup Is Rewriting MOBA Tournament Design
The Honor of Kings World Cup at EWC 2026 merges Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor into a single cross-title competition for the first time — 20 teams, a custom hero patch, Global Ban & Pick, and a grand final in Paris.
Paris Is Hosting the Biggest Esports Event Ever — and It's Already Getting Messy
The Esports World Cup 2026 is live in Paris with a massive prize pool, dozens of tournaments, and an integrity scandal already rocking the Dota 2 bracket. Here's what's happening and what it means.
Paris and the Club Championship Gamble: Why Geopolitics Are Remaking the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup relocated from Riyadh to Paris due to Iran war security concerns. Now, live in the French capital, its cross-game Club Championship format puts a fresh test on how studios compete beyond single-title dominance.
Seven Weeks, 25 Tournaments, One War: How EWC 2026 Ended Up in Paris
The Esports World Cup 2026 kicked off in Paris this week — $75M on the line, 24 games, and a venue change forced by regional conflict. Here's what the event looks like and why it matters.
The Club Format Gamble: Why the Esports World Cup Is Forcing Orgs to Play Every Game
EWC 2026 kicks off July 6 in Paris with a $75M prize pool across 24 titles. The new club-based format rewards breadth over depth, transforming how top esports organizations build rosters.
The Esports World Cup Just Left Saudi Arabia — Here's What That Actually Means
EWC 2026 opens in Paris on July 6, the first edition ever held outside Riyadh. Drone strikes, 2,000 players, a $75M prize pool, and one very telling geopolitical pivot.
Ludwig Said the Quiet Part Loud at EVO — and the FGC Booed
At EVO 2026, Ludwig's blunt admission that Street Fighter doesn't pull streaming viewers triggered immediate backlash — and a real conversation about what the FGC owes the algorithm.
Six Games, One Weekend: What Evo 2026 Revealed About the FGC's Fault Lines
Evo 2026 wrapped in Las Vegas with multiple games, thousands of competitors, and a story bigger than any single grand final — attendance drops, ownership controversy, and a new generation of titles jostling for the main stage.