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.

AoV player Tokyogurl arrested after SEA Games cheating scandal

After a cheating scandal at the 33rd SEA Games in 2025, professional Arena of Valor player Napapat “Tokyogurl” Warasin from Thailand is facing criminal charges. She was arrested for arranging a scheme where someone else played the game for her, with help from her boyfriend, during the esports competition.