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• Valorant dev says nerfs aim to keep Clove fun, not 'boring'

  A member of Valorant's development team addressed player concerns that recent nerfs could make Clove uninteresting. The developer said the team is trying to keep Clove and other Agents "fun and balanced" rather than neutering their core identities. This clarifies the team's balance philosophy and signals they will adjust power without removing distinctive playstyles.

• Valorant patch 12.05 adds new agent Miks and major Yoru, Skye, Clove changes

  Riot Games released Valorant patch 12.05, adding Miks as a new playable agent. The update applies major balance adjustments to Yoru, Skye and Clove. These changes alter agent abilities and are set to affect team compositions and competitive strategies.

• Riot unveils Miks as Valorant Agent 30, a new Controller

  Riot Games unveiled Miks as Valorant's Agent 30 and classifies the new character as a Controller. Miks adds another option for smoke and area-denial play, expanding tactical choices for teams. The new agent alters the available agent pool and will influence team compositions and map control strategies.

• Valorant patch 12.04 released with long-awaited Killjoy change

  Riot Games released Valorant patch 12.04 and published the full patch notes. The update includes a long-awaited adjustment to agent Killjoy. This balance change matters because it alters Killjoy's abilities and could shift player strategies in matches.

• Logitech G's PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE built to eliminate input delay

  Logitech G designed the PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE specifically to remove delays between player intent and in-game action, and it succeeds at that goal. The peripheral's focus on eliminating input latency produces immediate responsiveness for actions like aiming and movement. That responsiveness matters for competitive players, where reduced milliseconds can change outcomes.

• Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2 launches Aug 11 with full game on cartridge

  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11 with the full game included on a $60 physical Deluxe Edition cartridge. The Deluxe Edition contains the base game plus Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, additional armor/weapons and new quests. Preorders are live on Amazon and the Nintendo eShop. The Switch 2 build uses DLSS and targets 30 fps (900p handheld, 1080p docked) with lower performance than other platforms.

• Riot lays off 2XKO staff two weeks after console launch

  Riot Games has cut staff assigned to its fighting game 2XKO. The layoffs were announced two weeks after 2XKO launched on consoles and followed lower-than-expected player numbers. The reductions directly shrink the team working on the title and remove resources for its post-launch support and development.

• Riot mutes LoL pro and issues warning after she mentions Maine Coon on desk

  Riot Games muted a League of Legends streamer who is also a pro player and issued an official warning after she mentioned her Maine Coon cat flopped onto her desk during play. The enforcement action affected a professional/streaming account, drawing attention because it penalizes on-stream comments from a pro. The incident highlights Riot applying its conduct rules to visible players.

• Former World of Warcraft developer joins Riot as Senior Game Producer on League MMO

  A former World of Warcraft developer has joined Riot Games in the Senior Game Producer role for the studio's long-awaited League of Legends MMO. The hire places direct WoW production experience on Riot's MMO team. This strengthens Riot's senior production capacity and increases the project's MMO expertise during development.

• Twitch bans LoL streamer Drututt over misogynistic hashtag; streamer disputes intent

  Twitch has banned League of Legends streamer Drututt after he used a hashtag Twitch described as misogynistic. Drututt says the tag was taken out of context and disputes the platform's decision. The ban prevents him from broadcasting on Twitch and highlights enforcement of Twitch's anti-misogyny and harassment rules.

• Razer unveils Project AVA — AI desk device that projects Faker as a hologram

  Razer unveiled Project AVA, an AI-powered desk companion that projects virtual assistants into physical space. The system can summon a holographic rendition of Faker, professional League of Legends player Lee Sang-hyeok, to appear on your desk. The device is designed to move assistant interactions off the screen and into a visible, desk-based form, signaling Razer's push into avatar-driven AI hardware.

• Expired SSL certificate knocks League of Legends offline for many players

  On January 4, 2026, League of Legends became unavailable for many players after an expired SSL certificate blocked secure connections to Riot Games' servers. The outage duplicated a similar SSL expiry incident that affected the game in 2016. The disruption prevented players from launching or connecting to matches and highlights the operational risk of certificate-management failures for live online services.

• Riot to overhaul League of Legends visuals and client in 2027

  Riot Games confirmed a major League of Legends update scheduled for 2027 that will deliver a new game client and a comprehensive visual overhaul. The work covers both the game's user interface and in-game visuals, representing a significant refresh to how players access and view LoL.

• Riot adds WASD controls to League of Legends after 16 years

  Riot Games has introduced WASD keyboard movement controls to League of Legends, sixteen years after the game's launch. The update gives players a new input option and has split the community. The change matters because it alters a long-standing control default and has sparked debate about input options and accessibility.

• South Korean boy‑love novel suspended after readers say protagonist mirrors LoL star Faker

  A South Korean 'boy love' (BL) novel was suspended after readers accused the author of modeling its main character on League of Legends superstar Faker. The work was taken down following those allegations. The case matters because it involves a high‑profile esports figure and shows how fictional portrayals of real personalities can prompt swift community backlash and content removal.

• T1 and Faker accept Elon Musk’s challenge to face Grok AI in League of Legends

  T1 and their star player Faker have accepted Elon Musk’s challenge for the world’s top League of Legends team to face his AI, Grok. The acceptance creates a high-profile human-versus-AI contest in a major team-based esport. The match will place professional players and organized team strategy directly against an AI system, drawing attention to AI capabilities in competitive multiplayer gaming.

• Dota 2 launches limited Monster Hunter crossover with hunts, Palicoes, cosmetics

  Valve and Capcom have launched a limited-time Dota 2 x Monster Hunter crossover. The event adds new hunts, Palicoes (in-game pets), and themed cosmetics to Dota 2. Monster Hunter creatures and aesthetics are integrated into the MOBA for the event’s duration.

• T1 defeats KT Rolster 3–2 to win 2025 Worlds, claims sixth title

  T1 beat KT Rolster 3–2 in the League of Legends World Championship 2025 final. The victory gives T1 a record-extending sixth world title and completes a third consecutive Worlds win. The five-game final highlights T1’s sustained dominance in global League competition.

• Gen.G’s Chovy: LCK’s top mid laner due to elite farming and mechanics, now driving Worlds push

  Chovy is the statistically best mid laner in the LCK, excelling in farming, lane control and mechanical play. He has maintained that dominance across multiple seasons while playing for Gen.G. His form is a central factor in Gen.G’s pursuit of a World Championship and sets a performance benchmark for mid-lane play in the region.

• Gabe Newell says he still plays Dota 2 daily despite toxic chat

  Valve co-founder Gabe Newell said he plays Dota 2 every day. He reported receiving messages telling him to "uninstall and die." The remark went viral and drew attention to in-game toxicity.

• Dota 2 caster syndereN calls out Pirate Software during PGL Wallachia broadcast

  Dota 2 caster syndereN publicly called out Pirate Software during a live broadcast of a professional match at PGL Wallachia. The remark was made on air during the event's coverage. No additional details were included in the report.

• Team Liquid wins Dota 2's The International 2024

  Team Liquid won The International 2024 and claimed the Dota 2 world championship. The tournament has concluded. The source did not provide match details or final standings.

• Full list of teams qualified for Dota 2’s The International 2024

  Qualifiers for Dota 2’s The International 2024 are underway and several teams have already secured spots. The Dexerto article compiles the teams that have qualified so far. More qualifying events remain before the final lineup is confirmed.

• Esports World Cup 2024: schedule, games, prize pool and controversies

  The 2024 Esports World Cup is approaching. Coverage summarizes the event schedule, participating games, prize pool and the controversies surrounding it. The brief is intended to help fans get up to speed ahead of the tournament.

• ESL One Birmingham 2024: Dota 2's second Major — stream, teams, prize pool

  ESL One Birmingham 2024 is the second Major event on the Dota 2 calendar. Dexerto Dota 2 has compiled the key details, including how to watch, participating teams, the prize pool and other event information.

• SumaiL loses lawsuit against Evil Geniuses after two-year legal battle

  After a two-year legal battle, Dota 2 player and TI champion SumaiL has lost his lawsuit against esports organisation Evil Geniuses. The case concluded with a court ruling in favour of Evil Geniuses. No further details about the ruling were provided in the report.

• Tundra Esports suspends veteran MinD_ContRoL during DreamLeague Season 22

  Tundra Esports suspended longtime Dota 2 pro MinD_ContRoL in the middle of DreamLeague Season 22. The suspension removes him from the team's active lineup for the ongoing tournament. The roster change forces Tundra to field a different lineup for upcoming matches and may affect their results in the event.

• Valve's smurf ban is disrupting Dota 2 pros and sparking social media outcry

  Valve has implemented a new hardline policy banning smurf accounts in Dota 2. Professional players report disrupted matchmaking and longer queues as a direct result. Affected pros are publicly voicing discontent on social media, highlighting friction between competitive players and Valve's enforcement.

• Xtreme Gaming signs Chinese Dota 2 stars Ame, XinQ and Dy

  Chinese organisation Xtreme Gaming has officially announced a new Dota 2 roster that includes players Ame, XinQ and Dy. The signings bring three established Chinese professionals under one banner, increasing Xtreme Gaming’s competitive profile in the Chinese Dota 2 scene. This consolidation of talent positions the organisation as a more prominent contender in upcoming domestic tournaments.

• Valve gives VAC bans to Dota 2 smurfs, including pro players, via 'Toxic Lump of Coal'

  Valve issued VAC bans to Dota 2 accounts identified as smurfs over the holiday period, impacting both casual and professional players. Banned accounts received an in-game holiday item labeled the 'Toxic Lump of Coal' as a visible marker. The action targets smurfing and signals active enforcement of fair play in matchmaking and competitive scenes.