Nongshim RedForce beat RRQ, take first Masters Santiago slot

The VCT Pacific 2026 Kickoff event saw a fierce competition between a South Korean team and a team from Southeast Asia. The prize? To be the very first team globally to qualify for Masters Santiago. After a tough best-of-five series, Nongshim Esports defeated Rex Regum Qeon and secured their spot in Santiago.

HBO’s Upcoming Fantasy Series Avoids The Mistake That Killed The Rings Of Power

The TV show Rings of Power illustrates this point well. It wasn’t necessarily a bad show, but its extremely high production cost meant it needed a large audience to be successful. Before season one even premiered, Prime Video heavily emphasized the show’s massive budget, hoping the spectacle alone would attract viewers. However, the series quickly faced considerable criticism.