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London mayor vows city to become world esports capital after £30 million boost

London's mayor said the city will become the world’s esports capital. He visited Tokyo’s Red Bull Gaming Sphere and met with the London team Fnatic. The mayor wants big gaming events to bring money and jobs to London and to give young people new career paths through schools and apprenticeships. Recent tournaments already added millions of pounds to the local economy, so the city hopes more events will boost growth and opportunities.

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Win the new Jhin Broken Covenant skin by topping MSI 2026 pick‑em leaderboard

Riot Games has opened the MSI 2026 pick'em polls, running from June 17 to July 1. Fans can choose winners in two brackets, starting with the Play‑Ins that include T1, KC, Team Liquid and Revolve Deep Cross Gaming. Correct picks earn in‑game items, and top users can win a special Jhin skin and emote. Leaderboards let players compete locally and globally, while extra prediction bets add more points for high scores.

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False racism claim at VALORANT Masters sparks death threats against player

A VALORANT Masters London match sparked online abuse when player s0pp was wrongly accused of racism. Fans sent him death threats and harassment, and his coach’s mother suffered a panic attack from the backlash. The incident shows how toxic fan behavior can hurt players and their families, and calls for the game maker Riot Games to promote respect and protect its community.

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