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The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled the format of the 2026 Esports Nations Cup, scheduled for November. The tournament will feature 24-48 national teams per team-based title and 32-128 individuals per solo title.

BC.Game Esports just made a massive move to shake up their roster. The organization officially announced the signing of three Portuguese players from SAW: Christopher "MUTiRiS" Fernandes, António "aragorN" Barbosa, and Adones "krazy" Nobre. They'll be joining forces with Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev and Denis "electroNic" Sharipov for the 2026 season. A Fresh Start for the Legendary Duo This roster change couldn't have come at a better time. BC.Game spent most of 2025 grinding through the tier-2 scene, and despite havingmore

ZOWIE just unleashed the XL2586X+, and it's not messing around. We're talking 600Hz on a Fast-TN panel with the latest DyAc 2 tech, and was already the official monitor at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. When most of CS2 pros already trust ZOWIE monitors, you know they're doing something right. And this new beast takes things even further. 600Hz and motion clarity that hits different Here's the thing about the XL2586X+: it's built around a 24.1-inch Fast-TN panel pushing 600Hz.more

After announcing the departure of controlez a few days ago, today, January 31, the MongolZ have announced the addition of cobrazera as the final piece of the roster. This announcement puts a huge question mark on Senzu’s future, who earlier this year took a break from competition. The MongolZ 2025 Rise Over the past two years, no team’s rise has been as remarkable as The MongolZ. 2025, however, was the breakout year for the squad. The first half of 2025more

You’ve downloaded CS2 and played several rounds of Competitive or Premier. Or maybe you’ve been on the exclusive Wingman grind. Whatever your reason, you’re looking to expand your horizons and up your game. One of the best selling points about the Counter-Strike franchise has always been the community. What are CS2 Community Servers? CS2 community servers are custom lobbies created and hosted by players or individuals within the CS2 community. Unlike the official servers hosted by Valve, these servers canmore

The flashbang is a crucial utility in Counter-Strike, capable of turning the tide of a round by blinding opponents and creating opportunities. Unlike other grenades, it doesn’t deal damage but instead uses a bright flash and a loud bang to disorient enemies. In most Counter-Strike games, players can hold two flashbangs, though there are certain exceptions depending on the game mode. Flashbangs are often used to gain control of chokepoints, execute site pushes, or counter aggressive plays. Knowing when andmore

Ivan "zweih" Gogin didn't have to wait long for his next opportunity. Just two weeks after Team Spirit benched him, the 18-year-old rifler has officially joined PARIVISION, replacing Andrey "AW" Anisimov in a move that could reshape both rosters heading into 2026. PARIVISION made it official on December 29, closing out their 2025 campaign with a roster shake-up that signals ambition. For zweih, it's a fresh start after a disappointing stint with one of Counter-Strike's elite organizations. For AW, it's a sudden exit from a team he helped guide to the Budapest Major Stage 3. How It All Fell Apartmore

Surfing is one of Counter-Strike’s most beloved game modes, offering a rhythmic break from competitive play. If you want to learn how to surf in CS2, you have come to the right place. This guide covers everything from finding servers and essential console commands to mastering the movement mechanics required to glide effortlessly. How to Surf in CS2: Step-by-Step Learning how to surf in CS2 requires setting up the game environment correctly and understanding basic mechanics. Unlike standard movement, surfingmore

Whether you’re troubleshooting performance issues, testing new settings, or just curious how smoothly Counter-Strike 2 is running on your PC, keeping an eye on your FPS can tell you a lot. In a game where split-second reactions will mean the difference between victory and defeat, even small drops in frame rate can have a real impact on how responsive everything feels. For that reason, here's a close look at how to show FPS in CS2. How to Show FPS inmore

The Danish legends are moving on. Astralis officially parted ways with both Nicolai "dev1ce" Reedtz and Emil "Magisk" Reif on December 28, closing another chapter in the organization's storied history. For device, it's his second departure from the team he helped turn into a dynasty. For Magisk, it's the end of a brief but meaningful return that just couldn't deliver the results everyone hoped for. Device Chases a Fresh Start This wasn't an easy call for device. The legendary AWPermore

Just like that, a year of esports action has come and gone. Whether you're a fan of FPS games, a devoted MOBA gamer, or anything in-between, chances are that 2025 delivered its fair share of thrills, heartbreaks, and unforgettable moments. Before we move on to a new season of competition and coverage, join us as we go through our Strafe Esports Wrapped, taking a look back at our best performing esports, players, teams, and news articles throughout the year. Mostmore

The MongolZ have confirmed that veteran rifler Unudelger "controlez" Baasanjargal will no longer be part of the team's active roster. The 28-year-old's departure marks the end of a crucial stand-in period that began in late October when the Mongolian powerhouse needed a replacement for star player Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold. Seven Days to Replace a Star Controlez stepped up when The MongolZ faced one of their most challenging moments. With Senzu stepping back due to burnout, the team had just sevenmore

Team Spirit just made a major roster shake-up that nobody saw coming. Boris "magixx" Vorobyev and Myroslav "zont1x" Plakhotia are back in the starting lineup, while Leonid "chopper" Vishnyakov and Ivan "zweih" Gogin have been moved to the bench. This is a stunning reversal for an organization that won the Shanghai Major earlier this year with magixx, only to bench him months later. The move comes after Spirit's disappointing performance at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, where things clearly weren'tmore

The final Counter-Strike 2 major of 2025 comes to a close tonight in Budapest as Team Vitality are crowned the victors in the MVM Dome arena. Victory came for Vitality after defeating FaZe Clan 3-1 in CS2’s first ever Major Bo5. Vitality: Writing History In the Present A successful lift to cap of what will undoubtedly, in the years to come, be considered one of the greatest runs from any team within a single competitive year. Vitality’s victory tonight came at the expense of FaZe Clan, whose own journey in Budapest was a thrilling revival of form and excitement. Themore

It all comes down to this. Team Vitality and FaZe Clan are going to battle it out in the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 grand final on December 14th, and what a story it's turning out to be. The MVM Dome's packed with 20,000 fans ready to lose their minds, $1,250,000 is on the line, and for the first time ever, a CS Major grand final goes to a best-of-five. Yeah, this one's different. Two completely different journeys Vitality's path? Clinical.more

The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has reached its pivotal moment. On December 13th, FaZe Clan and Natus Vincere will battle it out in the semifinals at Budapest's MVM Dome, with a spot in the grand final hanging in the balance. Both teams have defied expectations to reach this stage, and this Best of 3 clash promises to be an absolute barnburner. The Road to the Semifinals FaZe Clan punched their ticket to the semis with a 2-0 victory over MOUZmore