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PGL Wallachia Season 7: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

PGL Wallachia Season 7: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

We are already in March and PGL Wallachia Season 7 will kick things off for PGL on the Dota 2 professional circuit in 2026. Teams had some time off between DreamLeague Season 28 and Wallachia, but relocating to Romania always takes its toll.

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Eric Oliveira
FalleN Out? FURIA's Coach sidde to Step In at EPL 23 Playoffs

FalleN Out? FURIA's Coach sidde to Step In at EPL 23 Playoffs

FURIA's spot in the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs is not locked in yet, but an unusual scenario is already making fans nervous: Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo might not be available to play the playoffs in Stockholm

10h
Thales Costa
VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 Playoffs Pick’Ems Guide

VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 Playoffs Pick’Ems Guide

The Swiss stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 is over, and the Playoffs Pick’Ems are live. Here’s how to make your picks and Strafe’s predictions for the bracket

15h
Ganesh Jadhav
Parker will stand-in for Tundra Esports at PGL Wallachia Season 7

Parker will stand-in for Tundra Esports at PGL Wallachia Season 7

Tundra Esports has recently announced that David "Parker" Nicho Flores will be their stand-in carry during PGL Wallachia Season 7. Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko most likely had visa issues due to his Russian nationality.

5 Mar
Eric Oliveira

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CS2 Inferno A Site Changes Once Again: Balcony Opens Up, Graveyard Closes Down

CS2 Inferno A Site Changes Once Again: Balcony Opens Up, Graveyard Closes Down

Once again, Valve just nudged Inferno’s A site meta with two small-looking edits that are going to feel huge in real rounds: Balcony has been extended, and Graveyard is now closed off.

5 Mar
Thales Costa
VCT Masters Santiago Playoffs: Teams, Bracket, Schedule, and More

VCT Masters Santiago Playoffs: Teams, Bracket, Schedule, and More

VCT Masters Santiago Playoffs will kick off soon, with the top four teams from the Swiss Stage facing the four winners of each international Kickoff tournament in a double-elimination bracket.

4 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded Brings Black Ops Royale, Paradox Junction Zombies Map, New Voyak KT-3 Assault Rifle and much more!

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded Brings Black Ops Royale, Paradox Junction Zombies Map, New Voyak KT-3 Assault Rifle and much more!

Season 02 Reloaded is one of Black Ops 7’s biggest mid-season drops yet, headlined by Black Ops Royale, the Paradox Junction Zombies map, and a new competitive arsenal. This article breaks down every major change for Warzone, Multiplayer, Zombies, and events.

4 Mar
André Guaraldo
Los Ratones roster returns under the Witchcraft name for EMEA Masters 2026

Los Ratones roster returns under the Witchcraft name for EMEA Masters 2026

A mere two weeks after Los Ratones shut down, the roster has found a new place to call home ahead of the start of EMEA Masters Winter 2026, where they will compete under the Witchcraft banner. We won't get to see the complete Los Ratones roster return to action, however, with one key member being replaced by a former LCS and LEC Champion.

4 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
LCS, LEC, and LCK meta comparison: Most picked champions, win rates, and preferences in Split 1

LCS, LEC, and LCK meta comparison: Most picked champions, win rates, and preferences in Split 1

As hype for First Stand 2026 continues to grow, it's time to quickly look back at the first split of the season across several regions to compare metas, champion diversity, and preferred styles before we head to the international stage. For this analysis, we'll be taking a look at the LCS Lock-In 2026, LEC Versus 2026, and LCK Cup 2026 tournaments.

4 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
BLG become the first LPL team to qualify for First Stand 2026

BLG become the first LPL team to qualify for First Stand 2026

Things looked shaky for a minute there, but Bilibili Gaming (BLG) ultimately became the first Chinese team to qualify for First Stand 2026 after taking down JD Gaming (JDG) in the Upper Bracket Finals of the LPL Split 1 Playoffs. Now, they will await to find out who their rivals will be in the Grand Finals, where they will compete for the trophy as well as the LPL's first seed at First Stand.

4 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
CS:GO Is Back: Valve Finally Gives Us a Standalone App

CS:GO Is Back: Valve Finally Gives Us a Standalone App

Nostalgia just hit like a clean AWP shot through mid doors. If you've been missing the classic feel of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive since CS2 took over, we've got some massive news for you.

4 Mar
Thales Costa
With EDG and XLG Out, All Gamers Keep the Chinese Dream Alive at the 2026 VALORANT Masters Santiago

With EDG and XLG Out, All Gamers Keep the Chinese Dream Alive at the 2026 VALORANT Masters Santiago

Things went south fast for Chinese fans today. The 2026 VALORANT Masters Santiago just saw both of its Chinese representatives in the Swiss Stage knocked out on the exact same day. Both EDward Gaming and XLG Esports packed their bags after facing brutal reality checks against heavy hitters.

3 Mar
Thales Costa
VALORANT Patch 12.04: Killjoy Changes, UI Overhaul, and Bug Fixes

VALORANT Patch 12.04: Killjoy Changes, UI Overhaul, and Bug Fixes

VALORANT's Patch 12.04 isn't the most explosive update the game has seen, but it's a meaningful one. Riot Games has focused this patch on polishing the player experience — from Agent usability tweaks to a full redesign of the post-game and career screens. Here's everything you need to know.

3 Mar
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Call of Duty Black Ops Royale: All you need to know about Activision's newest Battle Royale

Call of Duty Black Ops Royale: All you need to know about Activision's newest Battle Royale

Black Ops Royale is Call of Duty’s boldest Battle Royale experiment since Blackout: a mode inside Warzone that drops loadouts and the Gulag in favor of pure scavenging, Archetype‑driven weapon progression and tactical decision‑making on the new Avalon map. Instead of relying on a perfect pre‑built class, every match becomes a puzzle of rotations, Activities, Cradle Breaches and resource management, all fully tied into Black Ops 7’s progression. Whether you miss the Blackout era or are just tired of “more of the same” in BRs, this guide breaks down everything you need to know before you drop into Avalon.

3 Mar
André Guaraldo
Paper Rex Defeats NRG 2-1 to Secure VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs

Paper Rex Defeats NRG 2-1 to Secure VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs

Day 3 of VALORANT Masters Santiago delivered a blockbuster matchup as the 2025 Champions, NRG, squared off against the 2025 Masters Toronto winners, Paper Rex, for the first playoff spot.

2 Mar
Kaustavmani Choudhury
League of Legends Dev Update: Shyvana Rework, ARAM Mayhem, and Ranked Adjustments

League of Legends Dev Update: Shyvana Rework, ARAM Mayhem, and Ranked Adjustments

Riot Games recently released a comprehensive Dev Update addressing the state of League of Legends in Season 1, bringing exciting news for players. The update covered a variety of topics, including reflections on the season's gameplay changes, adjustments to the Ranked ladder, and the highly anticipated update for Shyvana.

2 Mar
Kaustavmani Choudhury
First Stand 2026: Everything you need to know!

First Stand 2026: Everything you need to know!

The first international stop of the new LoL Esports season is right around the corner! A total of eight teams from all over the world will head to Brazil to compete at First Stand 2026 starting March 16.  After exciting first splits across the board, which region will claim the first international trophy of the year? Let's take a look at the First Stand 2026 format, schedule, and list of teams to find out more.

2 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Inspired and LYON win LCS Lock-In and Qualify for First Stand 2026

Inspired and LYON win LCS Lock-In and Qualify for First Stand 2026

Inspired’s bold offseason move to LYON has paid off. After a shaky Swiss stage, LYON stormed through the lower bracket to defeat Cloud9 in the LCS Lock-In 2026 Grand Finals. With Inspired claiming another Domestic Finals MVP, LYON now heads to First Stand 2026 to represent the LCS on the international stage.

2 Mar
Ganesh Jadhav
DreamLeague Season 28 Recap: Shadow Fiend Rules The Meta

DreamLeague Season 28 Recap: Shadow Fiend Rules The Meta

Now that DreamLeague Season 28 is over, we can dissect the picks and bans and further understand the meta. Dota 2 patch 7.40c has been here a while and it's increasingly obvious which heroes are overpowered, and which could use some love. In this article, we will dive into the most popular picks. We will also check which heroes did well, and which faltered. Treant Protector is the most contested hero in Dota 2 right now While he only hadmore

2 Mar
Otomo
SumaiL Bids Farewell To Nigma Galaxy

SumaiL Bids Farewell To Nigma Galaxy

After almost four years together, Sumail "SumaiL" Hassan is saying good bye to Nigma Galaxy. This marks the second longest tenure for the midlaner. Let's take a look at his time with Nigma, as well as discuss what the future might bring for the teams, if the stars align. SumaiL's best achivements with Nigma Galaxy SumaiL joined Nigma Galaxy back when the DPC still existed. Remember that? ah the good old days. Well... Old days at least. Back then Nigmamore

2 Mar
Otomo

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