"And here we go."]]>The 2024 competitive Call of Duty season is officially over, which means it’s finally time to enter the most chaotic and drama-filled part of the CoD calendar: rostermania.
The Call of Duty League season ended in July with OpTic Texas hoisting the trophy at CoD Champs 2024, but the final professional MW3 event was the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia from Aug. 15 to 18. Immediately after that event wrapped up, CDL pros and orgs alike started announcing free agent statuses and roster moves ahead of the Black Ops 6 season in 2025.
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A new POP/STAR emerges.]]>Riot Games is finally adding a new member to the massively popular League of Legends virtual K-pop group K/DA—sort of.
In a new Dev Update video shared today, Sept. 23, League fans got a sneak peek at four new Superfan skins coming next month. And while they each inevitably have their own appeal, one skin in particular is already a smash hit in the eyes of the community: K/DA Gragas.
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Here's everything you need to know about the first core booster set of 2025.]]>Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG players are starting to learn more about what they can expect from the first core booster set of 2025. After Rage of the Abyss drops in October, Supreme Darkness is the next set coming in January 2025. Here’s what we know about Supreme Darkness so far.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Supreme Darkness release date and rarity details
Supreme Darkness is scheduled to release for the TCG in North America on Jan. 24, 2025. The set will be released for the OCG in Asia on Oct. 26. Since the OCG release date of this booster set is quickly approaching, Yu-Gi-Oh! players have started to learn small details about what they can expect to find when they’re opening packs of Supreme Darkness.
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The HyDra bidding war is seemingly in full effect. ]]>Another new organization is reportedly attempting to acquire a franchise slot in the Call of Duty League—and it could be looking to make an immediate splash by targeting some big-name players for its 2025 roster.
Gentle Mates, an esports organization owned in part by former French CoD pro Gotaga, is working on a deal to obtain the CDL spot owned by the Los Angeles Guerrillas, according to a report by Dexerto’s Jacob Hale. Hale also reports Gentle Mates is attempting to sign some superstar players in Scrap and HyDra, who have already been linked to reports on Los Angeles Thieves’ roster plans ahead of the 2025 season.
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A prominent face in the CDL could be missing from the broadcast next season.]]>Well-known Call of Duty esports commentator Miles Ross has been affected by the latest round of layoffs at Microsoft, he announced today.
“Last week I was let go from ATVI during the latest wave of Microsoft layoffs alongside some brilliant friends in the CDL team,” Ross said on X/Twitter. “While this certainly sucks I am still extremely excited for the BO6 season, and even more amped for what the future holds. For now, my exclusivity with Call of Duty has ended, so bang my line and let’s kick some ass together.”
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"What if Katarina joined K/DA?"]]>If Riot Games is looking to form another virtual band or group featuring League of Legends champions anytime soon, one mid-lane assassin may have just thrown her hat into the ring.
Polish singer-songwriter Carolin “Wønder” Mrugała recently released an original song called “Born Ready (To Kill),” with League champ Katarina as the star. And if you’re a fan of some of the music from groups like K/DA or Heartsteel, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy this smash hit, too.
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Losing the coin toss with this deck might not feel as bad. ]]>A popular Yu-Gi-Oh! deck that’s been a major force in the physical card game this year may soon be ready to take over Master Duel. Here’s what we know so far about when the Tenpai Dragon archetype could be added to Master Duel.
Tenpai Dragon’s speculative release date in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Konami has not announced a release date for Tenpai Dragon cards in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel yet. But based on some of the cards and strategies added to the digital game in the Sept. 12 update, the Tenpai Dragon archetype could be on its way soon.
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C9's LoL lineup could look drastically different next year. ]]>One of the brightest stars competing at the highest level of professional League of Legends in North America may be moving on from the org he’s called home for the last three seasons.
Cloud9 ADC Berserker is leaving the team despite being under contract until November 2025, according to a report by Sheep Esports. This news follows reports last week that C9 mid laner Jojopyun may be “fired” by the org due to repeated instances of tardiness in the 2024 competitive League season.
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This team would be an instant title contender if it actually comes to fruition. ]]>A new powerhouse Call of Duty League roster is reportedly being explored in the ongoing offseason—and this squad would immediately have the potential to lift trophies if it becomes a reality.
HyDra, Scrap, Envoy, and Ghosty are “exploring” the idea of teaming together, according to a Twitter/X post today by CoD esports stats site Breaking Point. This potential lineup could reportedly be a targeted signing for the Los Angeles Thieves, but there are several caveats to the minor details we have on this situation so far.
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This champion has had at least a 52-percent win rate since July.]]>If you’re looking for a top lane champ to help you climb the ranks in League of Legends right now, it might be time to give Yorick a try.
The Shepherd of Souls has posted the highest win rate of any top lane champion in all ranks since at least Patch 14.14, according to League stats site U.GG. Patch 14.14 was released on July 17, which means Yorick has effectively been the top laner with the best win rate at all ranks for the last two months.
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