Inside the Heretics machine: how a methodical rebuild took over EMEA
No superteam, no shortcuts. A season-long look at the most disciplined roster in Europe.
Senior Writer · London
Sam Okoye
Long-form features, interviews and the occasional hot take about Operator economy.
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Inside the Heretics machine: how a methodical rebuild took over EMEA
No superteam, no shortcuts. A season-long look at the most disciplined roster in Europe.
“We play to be remembered”: Vexa on Game Changers, pressure and legacy
A conversation with Nightfall’s captain (a fictional player) about the road to Champions.
“We play to be remembered”: Vexa on Game Changers, pressure and legacy
A conversation with Nightfall’s captain (a fictional player) about the road to Champions.
Best VALORANT maps of 2026, ranked
Eleven maps, five tiers, one verdict. Then tell us where we got it wrong.
Best VALORANT maps of 2026, ranked
Eleven maps, one order, one verdict. Then tell us where we got it wrong.
Sentinels make a statement in the Americas title race
A clean series, a new IGL rhythm and a crowd that believes again.
Sentinels make a statement in the Americas title race
A clean series, a new IGL rhythm and a crowd that believes again.
Americas Stage 2 preview: contenders, dark horses and a crowded middle
Who’s in, who’s out and who’s quietly building something.
Americas Stage 2 preview: contenders, dark horses and a crowded middle
Who’s in, who’s out and who’s quietly building something.