Hello everyone! This week, we had to bear witness to the continuing impact of COVID-19 on the industry, forcing multiple esports leagues to take drastic measures to protect their pro players and reduce the risk of infection. The Halo Infinite Anaheim Regional Championship dropped in-person spectators, while Valve took it a step further and canceled its first Dota 2 major LAN of the 2021-22 Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) season.