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25 published stories in this archive.

BGMI India Rising Series 2026 finals open a fresh proving ground this weekend
EsportsMobile Esports
The KRAFTON-backed BGMI India Rising Series reaches its April 24 to April 26 finals, giving Indian mobile esports another live checkpoint after BGIS.
Kian D'SouzaApr 24, 20263 min read
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League of Legends EWC 2026 qualifier: what to watch this week
EsportsLeague of Legends
The Esports World Cup qualification cycle is live, and April 23 is one of the first real checkpoints for teams trying to lock a League of Legends spot in Riyadh.
Kian D'SouzaApr 23, 20263 min read
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IEM Cologne Major rosters turn Counter-Strike's next phase into a pressure test
EsportsCounter-Strike
With Rio finished, BLAST Rivals approaching, and substitute decisions now public for Cologne, Counter-Strike's biggest teams have moved from rumor season into a tighter run where every lineup gamble will be tested quickly.
Kian D'SouzaApr 22, 20265 min read
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KICK Counter-Strike streaming deal could reshape where big esports audiences gather
EsportsCounter-Strike
ESL FACEIT Group's new KICK partnership is more than a distribution add-on. It is a bet that Counter-Strike and Dota 2 growth now depends on reaching fans on newer streaming habits and newer regions.
Kian D'SouzaApr 21, 20263 min read
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Honor of Kings has turned April into a live qualifier window for EWC 2026
EsportsMobile Esports
Honor of Kings majors for Esports World Cup qualification began on April 17, 2026, giving mobile esports a fresh global checkpoint before Riyadh and adding urgency for teams across several regions.
Kian D'SouzaApr 20, 20263 min read
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ESL’s KICK deal gives Counter-Strike a new distribution lane
EsportsCounter-Strike
ESL FACEIT Group’s April 14 partnership with KICK expands English-language distribution for major Counter-Strike events and gives the platform exclusive ESL Challenger League rights, turning broadcast reach into a bigger competitive lever.
Kian D'SouzaApr 20, 20262 min read
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