Valve’s New MOBA Shooter Deadlock Surges in Closed Beta
Valve officially unveiled Deadlock over the weekend, and the closed beta has already hit a new , more than doubling its previous high of 44,512 on August 16. The surprise MOBA shooter, long-rumored but closely guarded by Valve, faced controversy after , resulting in a ban. Deadlock’s current peak surpasses those of Valve’s established titles like Team Fortress 2 and Left 4 Dead 2. Currently, the game remains accessible only to select playtesters, with no official release timeline announced.
G2 Esports Unveils Limited Edition Batman Streetwear Collection Ahead of LEC Finals
G2 Esports and Warner Bros. have revealed a limited edition Batman Streetwear Capsule Collection, launching August 31 at the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Summer Finals and online September 2. This four-piece collection celebrates Batman’s 85th anniversary, offering fans streetwear inspired by the Dark Knight. Items include a hoodie, tee, sherpa fleece jacket, and windbreaker, with subtle designs blending G2 Esports’ identity with DC Comics. This marks the second collaboration between G2 Esports and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, following the successful launch of Joker and Superman Prestige Jerseys for G2’s esports teams last year.
Korean Org Gen.G Announces Plans to Establish New Esports Hub in Riyadh
Korean esports organization Gen.G has announced plans to establish a new hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking its fourth global location after Seoul, Shanghai, and Los Angeles. The announcement was made during the Esports World Cup earlier this month. Gen.G aims to bring its expertise in education to the MENA region, partnering with local and international entities such as Stc, LG UltraGear, and the Saudi Esports Federation. Nicole Choi, MENA Partnership Lead at Gen.G, revealed plans to offer certification courses and training programs, including an upcoming course designed to help entrepreneurs launch and scale their own esports teams.
Riot Games Tempers Expectations for 2025 League of Legends Updates
The Riot Games balance team has begun tempering expectations for its 2025 League of Legends plans, despite previous claims from game director Pu Liu that the game would be “changing forever.” that while there’s “cool stuff coming,” the changes may not be as transformative as . The update disappointed many in the League community, which had anticipated major overhauls in 2025. Riot hinted at more game modes and continued adjustments to matchmaking, with further details expected in September and November regarding the game’s 15th preseason.
