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Street Fighter

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

Mar 10, 2026

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9 min read

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.

Paul Delos Santos

Americas Cup

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

Mar 6, 2026

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10 min read

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

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

Paul Delos Santos

FGC

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

Mar 3, 2026

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12 min read

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.

Paul Delos Santos

Eain "APA" Stearns

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

Feb 24, 2026

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9 min read

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.

Paul Delos Santos

FGC

How cuddle_core Evolved Through Tekken 8's Tumultuous Season 2

Feb 17, 2026

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10 min read

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

Paul Delos Santos

Riot Games

From Arcane to LCS: How Riot Builds Esports Fans Without Forcing Them to Play

Feb 10, 2026

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15 min read

From Arcane to LCS: How Riot Builds Esports Fans Without Forcing Them to Play

LCS Commissioner Mark Zimmerman on the gateway to esports fandom, multiple entry points, and why watching beats playing

Paul Delos Santos

Street Fighter

Daigo Umehara on Mortality, Nursing Homes, and Experiencing His Decline at 44

Feb 6, 2026

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9 min read

Daigo Umehara on Mortality, Nursing Homes, and Experiencing His Decline at 44

The Street Fighter legend opens up about working in a nursing home during his 2004 break, confronting mortality, and what it feels like when your abilities start to fade.

Paul Delos Santos

Interview

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

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

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

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

How cuddle_core Evolved Through Tekken 8's Tumultuous Season 2

From Arcane to LCS: How Riot Builds Esports Fans Without Forcing Them to Play

Daigo Umehara on Mortality, Nursing Homes, and Experiencing His Decline at 44

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