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Mar 13, 2026

The Hidden Edge

Rest, routine, and the preparation gap nobody talks about

Mar 10, 2026

MenaRD Isn't Chasing History. He's Just Trying to Have Fun.

The Street Fighter champion arrived in Tokyo a month before Capcom Cup. That's not an accident — it's a philosophy.

Mar 6, 2026

EVO Expands to Nine Global Events, Sparking Debate Over FGC's Future

The FGC is excited, concerned, and everything in between.

Mar 3, 2026

Arslan Ash Is A Seven-Time EVO Champion. He's Still Mid-Setup.

On moving to Japan, the invitational problem he hasn't solved, and what it looks like when the best keeps chasing better.

Feb 27, 2026

The Americas Cup Bootcamp Prize Means More to Some Than Others

Not every team is playing for the same thing when the Americas Cup kicks off

Feb 24, 2026

Cloud 9 Kia Didn't Fix APA. They Just Let Him Shine.

Cloud 9 Kia mid-laner Eain "APA" Stearns opens up about the difficult environment at Team Liquid, rebuilding his confidence in the offseason, and why Cloud 9 has been the right fit. Sentinels coach GoldenGlue called him one of the best mid laners in the world. APA wasn't surprised.

Feb 20, 2026

Four Loops Around the Block and a Reverse Sweep

It took me four loops to find parking. What I found inside was worth it: a Valorant reverse sweep, new connections, and a look at the final two weeks of LCS Lock-In.

Feb 17, 2026

How cuddle_core Evolved Through Tekken 8's Tumultuous Season 2

The Red Bull athlete on adaptation, training partners, and what she wants from Season 3

Feb 13, 2026

What's Happening in Fighting Games This Week

2XKO layoffs raise FGC concerns. Tekken pros want Heat system fixed. Capcom adjusts Capcom Cup pricing after feedback. Three stories shaping fighting games in 2026.