stamina Returns to Counter-Strike; T1 Defeats Movistar KOI in LoL Esports World Cup
Key Takeaways
- stamina returns to Counter-Strike after burnout, aiming for a top ECL team.
- T1 defeats Movistar KOI 2-1 in LoL Esports World Cup, advances to semi-finals.
- Astralis to face TYLOO in FISSURE Playground 1 final on July 20.
- leaf to miss Americas Stage 2; BABYBAY to substitute for G2.
- Fortnite players can earn free Twitch Drop rewards by watching FNCS Major 3.
Top Stories
stamina returns to Counter-Strike.
stamina has returned to Counter-Strike after nearly a year away, citing burnout from balancing work and the game. He mentioned an unhealthy relationship with the game and his desire to return to a top ECL team.
T1 defeats Movistar KOI in LoL Esports World Cup.
T1 defeated Movistar KOI 2-1 in the LoL Esports World Cup 2025 playoffs on July 18, 2025, advancing to the semi-finals to face Anyone's Legend.
Astralis and TYLOO in FISSURE Playground 1 final.
On July 18, 2025, BetBoom defeated GamerLegion 2-1 to qualify for the FISSURE Playground 1 semi-final, where they lost to Astralis on July 19, 2025. Astralis will face TYLOO in the final on July 20 at 16:00 Moscow time.
leaf to miss Americas Stage 2, BABYBAY to substitute.
Nathan "leaf" Orf will miss the start of Americas Stage 2 due to a medical condition, with Andrej "BABYBAY" Francisty substituting. G2 has already secured a spot at Champions, lowering the stakes for Stage 2.
Fortnite players can earn Twitch Drop rewards.
Fortnite players can earn free Twitch Drop rewards by watching the FNCS Major 3 Group Stage and Finals. Players must link their Epic Games and Twitch accounts to claim the rewards.
Game Updates
Ubisoft developing new Ghost Recon game, codenamed Ovr.
Ubisoft is developing a new Ghost Recon game, codenamed Ovr, as a first-person tactical shooter expected to launch in 2026. The game will be a live-service title, as mentioned by CEO Yves Guillemot during a shareholder meeting.
Crossfire: Legion delisting from Steam.
Crossfire: Legion, a real-time strategy game, is being delisted from Steam on August 18, 2025, due to a small player base. Existing owners will retain access, but new purchases will be halted.
Industry Insights
SAG-AFTRA reaches agreement with publishers.
On July 19, 2025, SAG-AFTRA reached an agreement with publishers, ensuring actors retain rights over their performances despite AI use. Actors will also receive more money and royalties when their recorded material is used.
Team Dynamics
Complexity captain JT's post-match feelings.
Complexity captain JT expressed mixed feelings after his team's early exit, stating he was happy with the team's improvement.
Tournament Triumphs
TYLOO in FISSURE Playground 1 semi-finals.
TYLOO will compete in the semi-finals of FISSURE Playground 1 in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 19, 2025, with AWPer Dongkai 'Jee' Ji joining the team. The tournament, with a $1 million prize pool, runs from July 15 to 20.
MIGHT aims for VRS points at Fragadelphia 19.
MIGHT aims to earn VRS points at Fragadelphia 19, with Jonathan 'djay' Dallal discussing the team's recent struggles. MIGHT recently added Cristian 'no1nx' Labrada to their roster.
BETAs Division lost to MAGIKK.
On July 18, 2025, Brazil's BETAs Division, ranked 23rd, lost to MAGIKK in the Samurai Cup.
Wesley's team in Brawl Stars Championship.
On July 19, 2025, Wesley's team, Fênix, competed against Alpha7 Esports in the Brawl Stars Championship 2025: July South America Monthly Finals.