Archive - The Final Circle

Saudi-sponsored Apex undermines the game's gay-friendly ethos

The Esports World Cup threatens the inclusive community Respawn and EA worked hard to build

Apr 17 •

February 2024

Community Spotlight: Hugo Derave and Apex Legends Status

This is The Final Circle, a newsletter on an irregular publishing schedule

Feb 9 •

April 2023

Inside Realm's million-dollar bet on competitive Apex

This is The Final Circle, a newsletter about sweaty lobbies, filthy casuals, and everything in between

Apr 3, 2023 •

March 2023

December 2021

November 2021

Why some Pro League teams are throwing in the towel

Rosters behind on points are unlikely to catch up halfway through the first Pro League split.

Nov 17, 2021 •

October 2021

The Copycat Meta

Does pro Apex really copy TSM’s homework on the meta?

Oct 15, 2021 •

September 2021

August 2021

Catch ex-Halo pros now in Apex playing in a $50,000 Halo 2 tourney this afternoon

A quick briefing from The Final Circle, a newsletter for the Apex community

Aug 19, 2021 •

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