Sofia Guimarães
Editor | Twitter @sofiarguimaraes
Also known as Shuri, Sofia is an esports journalist from Porto who’s all about exploring new worlds. A graduate of the Universities of Porto and Coimbra, she first discovered her passion for gaming watching her brother play and quickly made it her own. A support main in League of Legends and a sentinel player in VALORANT, she also loves Genshin Impact, Overwatch 2, and story-driven games like Until Dawn. When she’s not gaming, she’s usually reading fantasy books, watching horror movies, playing tennis, or spending time with her two senior cats.
Mid-table teams from LCK, LPL, and LCP to compete at the 2025 Asia Invitational Tournament
The 2025 Asia Invitational Tournament will take place in October, featuring LCK, LPL, and LCP teams that did not qualify for Worlds.
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Italy launches software to block illegal gambling sites
Italy launched software to automatically block illegal gambling sites, strengthening online protections for its new licensing system.
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Adolescent gambling addiction cases triple in South Korea over three years
Adolescent gambling addiction cases in South Korea have tripled in three years, outpacing available support resources.
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Pulsar and VAXEE announce partnership to redefine gaming peripherals
Pulsar Gaming Gears and VAXEE Corporation have partnered to develop new products for the Pulsar eS series.
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Prelude to Chaos 2.0 bundle is coming to VALORANT
Prelude to Chaos returns to VALORANT with a 2.0 bundle, featuring new weapons and a unique mace-style melee.
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FNATIC crashies: “I would say I’ve grown a lot. Playing with great IGLs like FNS and now Boaster… I’ve had such a nice career to play with the two GOATs.”
After beating RRQ, FNATIC’s Crashies reflects on his performance, the upcoming clash with MIBR, and the popular Brashies duo.
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Gen.G and McDonald’s partner for Campus Takeover at Boston University
Gen.G has teamed up with McDonald’s New England Gaming for the next edition of Campus Takeover, now coming to Boston University.
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100 Thieves announces 2026 rebrand, parts ways with five players and three coaches
NA organization 100 Thieves has placed five players and three coaches on inactive status following its 2026 rebrand announcement.
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Answering questions about the VALORANT replay system
The replay system is finally arriving with VALORANT patch 11.06. Here are some frequently asked questions answered by the developers.
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VALORANT patch notes 11.06 – Banwave, replay system, and more
Disruptive behavior and the replay system are the standout features of the VALORANT patch notes for 11.06.
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