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Web entrepreneur and 20+ year SEO consultant, Charles "Grimtag" Ronchain is the founder of Pro-Gamer.gg, Retrocharting.com and Gamescharting.com. A veteran competitive gamer, streamer, and video game collector, he has consulted across the international gaming market for over 15 years, including with top price comparison engines.
Driven by data analytics, AI tools, and gaming economies, he delivers direct insights on Pro-Gamer.gg covering video game careers, digital monetization models (streaming, esports, content creation), and benchmarked hardware with hands-on field expertise.
Every PC gamer knows the frustration of a sudden frame drop or micro-stutter in the middle of a clutch round in Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, or Warzone. More often than not, the culprit is running silently in the background: Discord. While the voice and messaging app has become an essential companion for gaming squads, its resource...
Hooking up a capture card to current-gen consoles used to be a frustrating compromise. Gamers spent top dollar on 4K 144Hz monitors with Variable Refresh Rate, only for older HDMI 2.0 capture devices to force consoles back down to a locked 60Hz. In 2026, HDMI 2.1 capture cards have permanently solved this dilemma. Content creators...
A solitary monitor glows in a darkened room. On camera, a streamer casually shares gaming stories, reacts to incoming chat messages, and thanks new subscribers with an impeccably timed smile. In reality, that creator has been fast asleep in bed for five hours. On Kick and TikTok Live, a synthetic double keeps the broadcast alive...
Metroidvania enthusiasts are getting an unexpected treat ahead of this autumn's premier gothic adventure. While the full release of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse remains firmly scheduled for October 15, 2026, Konami and Bordeaux-based studio Evil Empire have just delivered a major surprise. A completely free playable demo will officially launch on all major digital platforms on...
Intel is preparing to deliver another financial hit to PC builders and hardware enthusiasts. Starting October 5, 2026, the chipmaker will enforce an across-the-board price increase of approximately 10% on its entire lineup of desktop processors. The adjustment was revealed through confidential distributor memos circulated across supply networks in Asia. For anyone tracking the modern...
Originally slated to arrive before the end of September, the ultimate chapter of Owlcat Games' space odyssey is taking a necessary detour. The developer has officially announced that Processional of the Damned, the concluding narrative DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, will now launch in December 2026. For tactical RPG enthusiasts, this postponement is far...
Traditional athletics enforce rigid physiological barriers that prevent children from competing against prime adults. In high-stakes esports, cognitive wiring and reaction speed completely overturn biological advantages. At just 11 years old, Japanese elementary school student Yuki Kurihara made international competitive history by capturing the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Competing in...
The announcement broke on Friday, September 25, 2026, across his official social media channels. Nikolay "Zanzarah" Akatov is officially hanging up his mouse and keyboard as an active professional League of Legends player. At 30 years old, the veteran Russian jungler is closing the chapter on a 12-year competitive journey to dedicate himself entirely to...
The competitive gaming world witnessed the end of an era this week. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Jason Lake officially announced the permanent shutdown of Complexity Gaming after 23 years of operations. In an emotional video statement addressed directly to fans and players, the longtime founder closed the book on one of esports' most storied...
The wait is finally over for Marvel Rivals players tracking down every daily clue. NetEase Games kicked off the Jeff's Superstar Search event on September 17, and today marks the most important milestone of the entire celebration. For nine consecutive days, players searched every corner of the game's social hubs to collect scattered stars. Today,...