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• Diablo 4 Season 14 makes Mythic Uniques a modifiable item quality

  In Season 14 (Season of Death Awakening), Mythic Uniques are no longer a separate rarity but a modifiable Item Quality. Any Unique item can be converted into a Mythic Unique. This change broadens buildcrafting options but may reduce the impact of rare Mythic drops on endgame builds.

• MLBB x Street Fighter 6 collab starts July 3, 2026

  The MLBB and Street Fighter 6 crossover event begins on July 3, 2026, and is expected to run for about a month. It features four new skins inspired by Street Fighter characters, plus event-exclusive rewards and free items. Multiple side events and in-game activities will let players preview skins and earn rewards.

• Valorant lets players switch Vanguard to on-demand, ending 24/7 run

  Riot is adding an on-demand mode for Vanguard, allowing players to stop its continuous background operation. The change ends Vanguard’s 24/7 presence on PCs. Riot says the update responds to long-standing player requests.

• Valorant 13.00 launches with major Sentinel and Initiator updates

  Patch 13.00 is live, bringing significant overhauls for Sentinels and Initiators plus tweaks to the Bandit pistol. The update focuses on agent role changes and weapon balance adjustments.

• Valorant unveils Summit map with droppable walls and Act 4 Competitive RR boost

  Riot Games has revealed Summit, a new Valorant map set in China that introduces droppable walls. The map arrives in Season 2026 Act 4. Competitive matches on Summit will carry a special RR boost during Act 4.

• Epic Games Store free this week: Luto and Echo Generation

  Epic Games Store is offering Luto and Echo Generation: Midnight Edition for free this week. Luto is a psychological horror set in an inescapable house; Echo Generation is a turn-based, Stranger Things–style adventure. Claim them with a free Epic account and two-factor authentication; next week Foretales will be free.

• Riot Games sends wedding gift to couple who met in League 12 years ago

  A couple who first met while playing League of Legends 12 years ago received a wedding gift from Riot Games. The gift was sent to mark and celebrate their marriage. The report was published by Dexerto.

• Stage Tour reveals first 25 songs including Smash Mouth, Radiohead; console & PC launch

  Embracer-owned RedOctane Games announced the first 25 licensed songs for Stage Tour, a new music game from the studio behind Guitar Hero. The setlist features artists such as Smash Mouth, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Ghost and Slipknot. Stage Tour supports solo and group play on guitar, drums, keyboard and vocals, includes a Gibson Kramer–branded guitar controller and in-game instruments from Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer, and is due on console and PC later this year with additional tracks to be revealed at Gamescom.

• Best PS5 Game & Accessory Deals — Week of July 8, 2026

  This week's PS5 deals cover games and accessories with multiple notable price cuts. Crimson Desert reaches a new low at $61.74. Big discounts include Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Horizon Forbidden West Complete, Diablo 4, and Monster Hunter Stories 3. Headsets and controllers, including the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wired and DualSense controllers, are also on sale.

• Bilibili Gaming toplaner Bin fined $22,000 for skipping post-match high-fives

  Bilibili Gaming toplaner Bin was fined $22,000 for not high-fiving fans after a match. The incident occurred after the June 3 game against EDWard Gaming. No additional details were provided about the penalty.

• Valorant disables Cypher after Spycam camera bug returns

  Riot Games has disabled Cypher from active play in Valorant after a recurring bug with his Spycam cameras reappeared. The issue affects Cypher's camera functionality and can impact gameplay. Riot is investigating the problem and preparing a fix.

• Grandmother streams Valorant daily to fund late daughter's headstone

  A grandmother has returned to streaming Valorant every day to raise money for a headstone for her late daughter, Brooke. She publicly revealed that fundraising is the reason for restarting daily streams. The story was reported by Dexerto Valorant.

• Valorant 12.10 adds replay-sharing with friends

  Riot Games released Valorant patch 12.10. The update centers on a replay-sharing feature that lets players share match replays with friends. Patch notes present this as the update’s primary focus.

• Riot faces backlash after claiming Vanguard can 'brick' cheating hardware

  Riot Games is facing criticism after it said its Vanguard anti-cheat can effectively “brick” cheating hardware used in games such as Valorant. The comment prompted pushback from parts of the community. Riot has issued a response to the backlash.

• Trainwreckstv hit with 31-day Valorant ban over alleged boosting

  Streamer Trainwreckstv received a 31-day Valorant suspension after Riot flagged his account for alleged rank manipulation while he was playing in a five-player stack. A Riot developer noted concerns that the case involved potential boosting. Riot applied the temporary ban following the flag.

• Riot unveils Valorant 12.09 changes: Neon nerfs and shotgun overhaul

  Riot Games has revealed planned adjustments for Valorant's upcoming patch 12.09. The developer confirmed nerfs to agent Neon and a broad overhaul of the game's shotguns. These changes will modify Neon’s effectiveness and shotgun performance in matches once the patch goes live.

• Riot disables Neon on PC after Fast Lane bug; fixes due in patch 12.09

  Riot Games disabled the agent Neon on PC after discovering a bug with her Fast Lane ability that enabled an overpowered exploit. The removal prevents players from using the exploit in live matches while developers prepare major adjustments. Those fixes are slated to arrive in Valorant patch 12.09. This action affects PC matchmaking and competitive balance until the patch is deployed.

• Valorant pro Tyler “sym” Porter, 21, dies in car crash

  Tyler “sym” Porter, a 21-year-old professional Valorant player, died in a car crash. His friend Austen also died in the same collision. The crash resulted in two fatalities and ends Porter’s career as an active competitor in the Valorant esports scene.

• Study suggests League of Legends play may improve brain function

  A new study suggests playing League of Legends can improve brain function. Some cognitive effects were still observed 10 weeks after play. The research points to potential lasting benefits, though further study is needed to confirm details and scope.

• Valorant patch 12.08 goes live, starts Act 3 and adds Skirmish: Ascension

  Riot Games released Valorant patch 12.08, which goes live now and launches Act 3. The update also adds a new game mode called Skirmish: Ascension. This brings fresh playable content and the new act cycle to the player base.

• Riot employee provided replacement LoL account after streamer was banned

  Twitch streamer Jynxzi was permanently banned from League of Legends for purchasing a leveled account. A Riot Games employee then granted him a replacement account soon after. The sequence of ban then replacement has drawn attention online.

• League of Legends streamer plays using a real steering wheel

  A League of Legends streamer set up and played the game using a physical steering wheel. The player demonstrated the unconventional control method live on stream. No further technical details were provided.

• Riot developer exposes and halts League of Legends account boosting

  A Riot developer spotted a player offering League of Legends account boosting services and intervened to stop the offer. The developer's action effectively shut down the boosting post. The incident highlights continued efforts to identify and prevent account boosting in LoL.

• JD Gaming names puppy Duobao as official team pet

  League of Legends team JD Gaming has introduced an official team pet, a puppy called Duobao. The dog is under six months old and the team says he has brought joy to the squad. The announcement has drawn widespread online attention.

• Riot adds vote to end League games early when griefing occurs

  Riot is introducing a player vote to end League of Legends matches early when a troll or griefer ruins the game. If the vote passes, the match will end and only the offending player will receive a penalty. The change is intended to speed resolution and target disruptive behavior without punishing teammates.

• Valorant 12.07 fixes scope-aim bug and adds Discord integration

  Riot Games released Valorant patch 12.07 and published its patch notes. The update fixes a scope aiming bug that caused inconsistent accuracy when using scoped weapons, restoring intended aim behavior. It also introduces long-awaited Discord integration, bringing official Discord connectivity to the game and improving in-game communication.

• LoL coach says he tracked duo partner’s menstrual cycle to boost win rate

  A League of Legends coach publicly said he tracks his regular duo partner’s menstrual cycle and shared the practice online. He said the tracking is intended to improve their win rate. The claim went viral and highlights privacy and ethical concerns about using teammates’ biological data in esports coaching.

• South Korea issues commemorative postage stamp for Lee ‘Faker’ Sang‑hyeok

  South Korea’s government released a commemorative postage stamp featuring Lee ‘Faker’ Sang‑hyeok, the high-profile mid laner for T1. Faker is a three-time League of Legends World Champion (2013, 2015, 2016). The government-issued stamp represents formal national recognition of a professional esports figure.

• Valorant 12.06 patch goes live with Waylay and Viper ability changes

  Valorant’s 12.06 patch notes are live and the update makes ability changes to agents Waylay and Viper. The adjustments modify aspects of both agents' kits to address balance and in-match behavior. These changes matter because they can alter agent performance and influence team composition and competitive play.

• Riot Shanghai studio hiring for unannounced League of Legends ARPG

  Riot Games' Shanghai studio has posted job listings for an unannounced League of Legends action-RPG, signaling the project is in early development and the team is actively hiring. The listings identify the title as an ARPG built on the League IP, representing an expansion of League of Legends into a different genre. This hiring push shows Riot is allocating development resources in China for new LoL projects beyond its flagship MOBA.