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Magnus Carlsen Wins Back-to-Back Esports World Cup Titles in Dominant Fashion

Magnus Carlsen Wins Back-to-Back Esports World Cup Titles in Dominant Fashion

As if there was ever any doubt about it, Magnus Carlsen came into the Chess tournament at the Esports World Cup 2026 after nearly two months away from official competition and simply tore through the opposition. With back-to-back EWC titles under his belt, the Norwegian star continues to stack his claim as the greatest Chess player of all time.

15 Aug
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
D.Mon’s Overwatch Debut Week Sees Second Hotfix Buff

D.Mon’s Overwatch Debut Week Sees Second Hotfix Buff

Did D.Mon fail to land? The new Tank hero sees two hotfix buffs in just 4 days since launch. Here's more on the changes.

Overwatch 2
15 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
Food Poisoning Cases Force EWC to Delay PUBG Mobile Grand Finals in Paris

Food Poisoning Cases Force EWC to Delay PUBG Mobile Grand Finals in Paris

The Grand Finals of the 2026 Esports World Cup's PUBG Mobile bracket had to be pushed back after a suspected outbreak of severe food poisoning swept through the competing rosters in Paris.

14 Aug
Thales Costa
Overwatch Season 4: All Battle Pass Rewards

Overwatch Season 4: All Battle Pass Rewards

The Overwatch Season 4 Battle Pass features a ton of new cosmetics, including hero skins, voice lines, emotes, and more. Read on to learn more about its free and premium rewards.

Overwatch 2
13 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar

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Overwatch Season 4 Patch Notes: D.Mon Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, and More

Overwatch Season 4 Patch Notes: D.Mon Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, and More

Overwatch Season 4 is live, introducing a brand new hero and various hero balance changes, among other updates. Read on to learn more.

Overwatch 2
11 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
What's New in Overwatch Season 4: Battle Pass Revamp, New Rank, Map Reworks, and More

What's New in Overwatch Season 4: Battle Pass Revamp, New Rank, Map Reworks, and More

Overwatch Season 4 will introduce a brand new hero, core map reworks, Battle Pass revamp, new Mythic skins, and much more. Read on for a full breakdown.

Overwatch 2
11 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch D.Mon: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Overwatch D.Mon: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Meet D.Mon, Overwatch's newest Tank hero and a formidable Stalwart from the MEKA Squad. Here's everything you need to know about her abilities, perks, and how to play her.

Overwatch 2
7 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Unveils New MEKA Squad Hero D.Mon with a Cinematic Trailer

Overwatch Unveils New MEKA Squad Hero D.Mon with a Cinematic Trailer

Overwatch reveals new MEKA Squad hero D.Mon in cinematic trailer. The South Korean hero will join as a Tank. Read on for more details.

Overwatch 2
6 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
ZETA DIVISION Wins Overwatch Midseason Clash to Secure First Major OWCS Trophy

ZETA DIVISION Wins Overwatch Midseason Clash to Secure First Major OWCS Trophy

ZETA DIVISION has been crowned champions of the 2026 OWCS Midseason Championship after defeating Twisted Minds in a thrilling first‑to‑four Grand Final.

Overwatch 2
2 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Season 4 Brings Reworks to Three Core Maps

Overwatch Season 4 Brings Reworks to Three Core Maps

Overwatch is set to rework three core maps in Season 4: Paraiso, Eichenwalde, and Busan. Read on to learn more about the map changes.

Overwatch 2
2 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Drops First Look at 2026 OWCS Partner Team Skins

Overwatch Drops First Look at 2026 OWCS Partner Team Skins

Overwatch has unveiled the Team Skins for all partnered OWCS organizations in 2026. Here is a full list of the featured skins and everything else you need to know.

Overwatch 2
31 Jul
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Midseason Championship Playoff Drops: All Skins, Esports Lootboxes, and More

Overwatch Midseason Championship Playoff Drops: All Skins, Esports Lootboxes, and More

The OWCS Midseason Championship offers a wide range of exclusive drops that players can earn by watching the tournament. Here are more details.

Overwatch 2
31 Jul
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) 2026 Midseason Championship: Teams, Schedule, and More

Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) 2026 Midseason Championship: Teams, Schedule, and More

The Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Midseason Clash, which coincides with the 2026 Esports World Cup, will commence soon. Here's everything to know about the tournament.

Overwatch 2
29 Jul
Adarsh J. Kumar
Esports World Cup 2026 Unveils Saudia Partnership and Custom-Branded Aircraft

Esports World Cup 2026 Unveils Saudia Partnership and Custom-Branded Aircraft

The Esports Federation has named Saudia, the national air carrier of Saudi Arabia, as the official airline of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC). Here's more.

21 Jul
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Experiments With 6v6 Flex Queue in Quick Play Hacked

Overwatch Experiments With 6v6 Flex Queue in Quick Play Hacked

Overwatch players can try a new 6v6 format in Quick Play: Hacked. This experimental mode features an all‑new 1‑3‑2 team composition, where one of the three DPS can switch to Tank mid-game.

Overwatch 2
17 Jul
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Season 3 Midseason Patch Introduces Hero Balance Changes, Mauga Mythic Skin, and More

Overwatch Season 3 Midseason Patch Introduces Hero Balance Changes, Mauga Mythic Skin, and More

The Overwatch Season 3 midseason patch includes hero balance changes, bug fixes, Stadium updates, and the much‑awaited Mauga Mythic skin. Here's more on the patch notes.

Overwatch 2
14 Jul
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Unveils Mauga’s First Mythic Skin Ahead of Midseason Patch

Overwatch Unveils Mauga’s First Mythic Skin Ahead of Midseason Patch

Overwatch Season 3's midseason patch will introduce Mauga's first-ever Mythic skin: World Forger. Here's more on the skin and its customization options.

Overwatch 2
14 Jul
Adarsh J. Kumar
GOALS Introduces Competitive Esports Circuit for 2026

GOALS Introduces Competitive Esports Circuit for 2026

A month after launch, GOALS is already unveiling a preliminary roadmap for their plans for a 2026 competitive circuit. For a game marketed around skill-focused gameplay, it comes as little surprise that they are already angling for the highest levels of play. With the goal of creating their own esports ecosystem, GOALS aims to ‘establish a sustainable and inclusive competitive scene for players at every level.’

8 Jul
Foo Zen-Wen
YOASOBI x Overwatch Collab: All Skins, Challenges, and More

YOASOBI x Overwatch Collab: All Skins, Challenges, and More

Japanese pop duo YOASOBI and Overwatch have teamed up to bring Legendary hero skins for Kiriko, Hanzo, Genji, and more, alongside a dedicated in‑game event.

Overwatch 2
30 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Season 3 Anima Strike & Excavation Initiative Events: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch Season 3 Anima Strike & Excavation Initiative Events: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch Season 3 kicks off with two events: Anima Strike and Excavation Initiative. Here are their challenges and rewards.

Overwatch 2
25 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar

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