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Esports Nations Cup 2026: Format Explained

Esports Nations Cup 2026: Format Explained

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.

6 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
VALORANT Patch 12.00 Brings Massive Breeze Rework, Agent Changes and New Bandit Pistol

VALORANT Patch 12.00 Brings Massive Breeze Rework, Agent Changes and New Bandit Pistol

Season 2026 is officially here, and the VALORANT Patch 12.00 is dropping some serious heat. This update brings the biggest map rework in the game's history, a brand-new sidearm, and a whole list of changes that are going to shake up how you play. Breeze is back after a complete overhaul, there's a fresh weapon called the Bandit ready to change your eco rounds, and Riot is introducing All Random One Site, a chaotic new limited-time mode that throws strategymore

6 Jan
Thales Costa
VALORANT New Game Mode All Random One Site: All You Need to Know

VALORANT New Game Mode All Random One Site: All You Need to Know

VALORANT kicks off new season V26 with Patch 12.00. The in-game new year kicks off map and agent changes, new weapon and all new game mode: All Random One Site

6 Jan
Ganesh Jadhav
When do the VCT Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China 2026 Seasons Start?

When do the VCT Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China 2026 Seasons Start?

VCT 2026 is set to begin in January, starting with the Kickoff tournament. This will be followed by International Leagues Stage 1, Masters Santiago, League Stage 2, Masters London, and VALORANT Champions.

6 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
Zofia Bosak: The Unbreakable Force of Rainbow Six Siege

Zofia Bosak: The Unbreakable Force of Rainbow Six Siege

Zofia Bosak is an attacking operator in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, introduced in Operation White Noise alongside Dokkaebi and Vigil. She stands out for a toolset built around pressure: soft destruction, disruption, and fast follow-up. This article covers who Zofia is, what shaped her, and how her KS79 LIFELINE works in real play. It sticks to confirmed details from her biography, psychological notes, and gadget documentation. Who Is Zofia Bosak? Zofia Bosak was born in Wrocław, Poland. She ismore

6 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
When do the LCS, LEC, LCK, and LPL 2026 Seasons Start? A Look at All Start Dates

When do the LCS, LEC, LCK, and LPL 2026 Seasons Start? A Look at All Start Dates

T1 completed yet another run for the history books at Worlds 2025, drawing an exciting season of action to a close with a bang. Now, it's time to turn our attention to 2026 as the start of the new season draws closer, with several teams around the globe hoping this can finally be the year they dethrone Faker and T1. With First Stand 2026 scheduled to begin on March 16, this means all leagues must wrap up their first splitsmore

5 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Rainbow Six Siege X Hit by Second Major Hack in a Week

Rainbow Six Siege X Hit by Second Major Hack in a Week

Just a week after Ubisoft weathered one of the most disruptive security breaches in Rainbow Six Siege’s history, the popular tactical shooter has once again found itself under siege. Players across all platforms are reporting bizarrely specific “67-day-long” bans just days after servers were brought back online, suggesting a second large-scale hack.

5 Jan
Kaustavmani Choudhury
"Wsptfile" Pops Up When Opening League of Legends: How to Fix

"Wsptfile" Pops Up When Opening League of Legends: How to Fix

If you’re encountering a mysterious “Wsptfile” pop-up when launching League of Legends, you’re not alone. This issue can disrupt your gaming experience and is often linked to software conflicts, overlays, or corrupted files. Our troubleshooting guide will walk you through all the steps to diagnose and resolve the “Wsptfile” pop-up problem, ensuring you get back to playing without interruptions. What Is the "Wsptfile" Pop-Up? The “Wsptfile” pop-up is not a standard League of Legends error. It typically indicates interference frommore

4 Jan
Andre Guaraldo
ENVY Exit Rainbow Six Siege One Week Before SI 2026 LCQ

ENVY Exit Rainbow Six Siege One Week Before SI 2026 LCQ

ENVY have officially withdrawn from Rainbow Six Siege X esports one week before the NA SI 2026 LCQ, transferring their league license to in-game leader James “JJBlazt” Letkovsky. In a post on social media, ENVY confirmed they are “pausing [their] competitive operations in the game”, thanking the team for their work in the organization’s first and only Siege season and expressing hope of a return “when the time is right.” For the players, the timing could hardly be more brutal. Monthsmore

4 Jan
Kaustavmani Choudhury
S1mple and electroNic Get Their Team: BC.Game Signs SAW's Portuguese Trio

S1mple and electroNic Get Their Team: BC.Game Signs SAW's Portuguese Trio

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

4 Jan
Thales Costa
Best Mid Heroes To Grind MMR In Dota 2 Patch 7.40b

Best Mid Heroes To Grind MMR In Dota 2 Patch 7.40b

Dota 2 patch 7.40b has shaken up the meta. New items, map changes, a brand new season of Neutrals introduced. But one thing remains the same. Everyone is looking for mid heroes to grind MMR in Dota 2patch 7.40b. We are listing down the three best pub stompers this patch. While all these heroes require significant micro play to work, there is no doubt that all three are fantastic for climbing the MMR ladder. Three best mid heroes to climbmore

3 Jan
Otomo
Faker Makes History as First Esports Player to Receive South Korea's Highest Sports Honor

Faker Makes History as First Esports Player to Receive South Korea's Highest Sports Honor

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok just added something to his trophy case that no other esports player has ever held. The legendary League of Legends mid-laner received the Cheongnyong Medal, South Korea's highest sports honor, from President Lee Jae-myung on January 2, 2026. This isn't just another accolade for the T1 icon, it's a statement that esports has officially arrived at the same table as traditional sports. What the Blue Dragon Medal Means The Cheongnyong Medal, also called the Blue Dragon Medal,more

2 Jan
Thales Costa
Valorant Pearl Map Overview – Key Tactics and Map Insights

Valorant Pearl Map Overview – Key Tactics and Map Insights

Overview of the Pearl Map in Valorant Pearl is a unique map in Valorant, taking players to an underwater city set in an alternate version of Lisbon, Portugal. Unlike other Valorant maps that include dynamic elements or mechanical hooks, Pearl is a simpler, straightforward map with two bomb sites (A and B) and a traditional three-lane structure. This design makes it ideal for players who appreciate tactical, balanced gameplay where positioning, map control, and teamwork shine. Released in June 2022,more

2 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
ZOWIE's 600Hz Beast: The XL2586X+ Takes Competitive Gaming to New Heights

ZOWIE's 600Hz Beast: The XL2586X+ Takes Competitive Gaming to New Heights

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

2 Jan
Thales Costa
Dota 2 Witch Doctor Guide To Cursing Your Enemies

Dota 2 Witch Doctor Guide To Cursing Your Enemies

Witch Doctor is one of the most popular heroes in Dota 2 patch 7.40b. He is a strong laner, deals fantastic damage all game, and sustains his team. In the hands of a beginner and expert, Zharvakko is a powerful pick. In this guide, we will discuss how to play Witch Doctor, the best builds and facet choices, and how to remain relevant late-game. What is the best facet for Witch Doctor? The first choice people make is which facetmore

2 Jan
Otomo
Timing and Precision: League of Legends Caitlyn Guide

Timing and Precision: League of Legends Caitlyn Guide

Caitlyn is Piltover’s finest peacekeeper and its best shot at shutting down criminals who think they can hide in the City of Progress. Caitlyn’s hextech rifle matters, but her real edge is how she thinks. She wins fights before they start by controlling space with traps, timing headshots, and punishing mistakes. This League of Legends Caitlyn Guide covers the tools that make her work: how Headshot really triggers, how traps change your damage windows, what Piltover Peacemaker is for, howmore

1 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
The MongolZ Announce Cobrazera as Senzu Replacement

The MongolZ Announce Cobrazera as Senzu Replacement

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

1 Jan
Ganesh Jadhav

How to Use Pings in League of Legends: Complete Guide

Effective communication is critical in League of Legends. With fast-paced gameplay and limited time to type messages, pings offer a quick and simple way to relay vital information to your team. From signaling enemy movement to requesting assistance, pings can turn the tide of a match when used correctly. This guide will explain how to use pings in League of Legends to enhance team coordination and gameplay efficiency. Learn how to use pings in League of Legends to improve communication,more

31 Dec
Aidan van Vuuren
How to Access CS2 Community Servers and Maps?

How to Access CS2 Community Servers and Maps?

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

31 Dec
Foo Zen-Wen
Dota 2 Skins Guide: Buy, Trade, Rarity, Shards

Dota 2 Skins Guide: Buy, Trade, Rarity, Shards

Dota 2 Skins Guide Dota 2 skins (also known as Dota 2 cosmetics) are items that change how heroes, couriers, wards and UI elements look and sound. They are purely cosmetic and give no gameplay advantage, but they play a huge role in personalization, collection value and trading. In this guide, you’ll learn where to get Dota 2 skins (Dota 2 Store, Steam Market, Shard Shop, treasures, drops), how rarity tiers and cosmetic qualities work, how to buy/sell or trade Dota 2 items safely and what makes Arcana and Persona cosmetics special. What Dota 2 skins are (and aren’t) Dotamore

30 Dec
Eric Oliveira