🔥 This week on The Player Podcast, we dive into the biggest stories shaping esports! From T1’s shocking LCK Cup loss and Faker’s first international absence since 2021, to Team Liquid’s groundbreaking signing of chess Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, we explore the intersection of tradition and innovation in gaming. Plus, we break down the Six Invitational meta, the Nikke x Evangelion collab, and what PGL’s Dota 2 commitment means for the future. Tune in for expert insights and hot takes on the business, tech, and culture of esports!

This week on The Player Podcast, we dive into the biggest stories shaking the esports world! From IEM Katowice smashing viewership records 🚀 to Gonext’s shocking ALGS victory 🎮, we’ve got it all. Plus, we unpack Zekken’s response to stimulant allegations, Atlanta FaZe’s CDL dominance 🏆, and the debate over streaming scrims. Oh, and let’s not forget Fortnite pro Sommerset’s false ban drama 🚨. Tune in for expert insights, hot takes, and what these stories mean for the future of esports and gaming business. 🎧 Don’t miss it!

The Olympic Esports Games 2025 have been postponed to 2026 or 2027. What does this mean for esports' future in the Olympics? In this episode, we break down the reasons behind the delay, its impact on the industry, and what’s next for competitive gaming on the global stage. Tune in now!

The International 2025, a Dota 2 tournament, will be held in Hamburg, Germany, in October. Team Liquid is re-entering Overwatch with players Vega and Rupal, and will participate in the Overwatch Champions Series 2025. The first week of the LEC Winter Split showed emerging teams challenging established leaders. Also, the VCT Americas Kickoff 2025, BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 Playoffs, and Shopify Rebellion GC. Then, esports analyst MarkZ discussed the LTA.

In this episode, we dive into the world of esports! Catch up on the latest news, including Faker's generous gesture of gifting 100 exclusive Ahri skins to fans. We explore Riot Games' action against cheaters in VALORANT, banning over 100,000 players in just 20 days. Additionally, we detail the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Finals, set to take place in Tokyo. We will also touch on the topics of Disguised returning to ALGS and the LTA's 2025 season.

Tune in for "Esports 2024: The Biggest Headlines from September to December" a special podcast episode from The Player - Esports News! Relive the most impactful moments in esports from 2024, as we recap the biggest stories from popular titles like League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and Dota 2. From T1's historic back-to-back victory at Worlds 2024 to the excitement of the Shanghai Major in CS:GO, we'll cover it all. We'll also revisit major roster changes, game updates, and tournament results that shaped the competitive landscape.