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After a year away from the game, NRG is making its return to the North American League of Legends scene. The team will be led by a veteran of the LCS in Spica, although with a twist.

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially announced that VALORANT will join the competitive lineup for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 8–15, 2026. Serving as one of 16 featured titles, VALORANT’s inclusion marks another milestone in its growing global esports legacy.

2XKO is taking European grassroots competition to the next level. Riot Games has officially revealed the full Season 1 roadmap for the 2XKO EU Community Series, a structured circuit that connects local tournaments across Europe into one shared competitive journey, with a fully paid trip to EVO Las Vegas 2026 waiting at the finish line.

VCT Masters Santiago will feature a live Skirmish tournament series, where attendees can compete in an open competition for a chance to qualify for the final weekend and earn rewards.

More than 16 years after the game's release, it appears that voice chat is finally coming to League of Legends. As seen in this YouTube video by Remina, voice chat is already live in the PBE. For now, no official release date has been announced as Riot Games continues to test out and perfect the new feature before its launch to the live version of the game.

FURIA has officially confirmed the exit of its entire Rainbow Six Siege squad, formed by the world champion core that once played for w7m. The decision closes one of the most successful chapters in recent Brazilian R6 history and leaves the players’ future open, with increasingly strong rumors pointing to a move to Team Liquid as the organization looks to bring back its golden era in the game.

The start of the 2026 season kicked off with a scare for LEC fans everywhere when it was announced that the beloved EUphoria podcast was coming to an end. To the good fortune of all of those fans looking to scratch that itch for content outside of the official broadcast, G2 Esports happened to combine forces with one of the most veteran figures in LoL Esports, Trevor "Quickshot" Henry, to create a new podcast to discuss all things concerning European League of Legends: "HopEUm".

Cloud9 Head Coach Inero shares the story of how he was able to build his career in League of Legends and how taking risks got him to where he is today.

Sniper in Dota 2 is one of the longest-ranged carries in the game. He wins fights from distance, not from durability. If enemies reach him, he usually dies. This guide focuses on practical tips and tactics. You will learn how to position, use abilities properly, and survive team fights while dealing consistent damage. Understanding Sniper’s Role Sniper is a backline damage dealer. His job is simple: stay alive and keep attacking. He scales hard with items and levels. With enoughmore

The PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Playoffs are set, with Vitality, FURIA, Falcons, NAVI and more battling in a stacked single-elimination bracket. As Zywoo and Vitality look unstoppable, challengers on both sides of the bracket aim to disrupt the early 2026 power structure and claim one of the year’s biggest trophies.

Gridlock in Rainbow Six Siege is a strong area control operator built for holding ground and slowing enemies. She combines mechanical skill, combat training, and powerful trap deployment. This guide covers her background, weapons, and how her Trax Stingers work in detail. Who Is Gridlock? Gridlock’s real name is Tori Tallyo Fairous. She was born on August 5, 1982, in Longreach, Central Queensland, Australia. She stands 5'10" (1.77m) tall and weighs 225 lbs (102 kg). Her size supports her mediummore

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, David “Parker” Nicho Flores has been removed from paiN Gaming’s active roster during DreamLeague Season 28. The player only competed in two matches, and Aliaksei “Smiling Knight” Svirydau has been announced as his replacement.

We had no downtime between BLAST Slam VI and DreamLeague Season 28, but nonetheless, the meta recap is in order. Let’s check the five most popular picks during BLAST Slam VI and how they performed.

VALORANT Masters Santiago is almost here, and that means one thing for fans: it's time to put your knowledge to the test with Pick'Ems powered by AWS. The first international tournament of 2026 kicks off on February 28, bringing together twelve of the world's best teams for 16 days of elite competition.

VALORANT patch 12.03 introduces the new queueable 2v2 Skirmish mode alongside minor buffs to Gekko. Additionally, Pick'Ems return for Masters Santiago, allowing players to predict match outcomes throughout the tournament and earn rewards.

Twitch is a stealth-based marksman in League of Legends known for poison damage and late-game teamfights. He relies on positioning, timing, and smart use of stealth to deal massive damage. This guide explains Twitch’s abilities, strengths, weaknesses, item choices, and practical strategy. It focuses only on verified in-game mechanics. Twitch Lore and Identity Twitch is a Zaunite plague rat who embraces filth and chaos. He scavenges through the Sump and aims to expose the corruption of Piltover. His personality matchesmore

The 2026 VCT season is here and with the conclusion of Kickoff tournaments globally, the first Masters event of the season is upon us. VCT Masters Santiago assembles 12 of the best VALORANT teams in the world across 16 days to crown the tenth Masters winner and the first of the season. Which of the four regions will step forth in this pivotal and determining first bout?

The conclusion to the much-anticipated Lower Finals between Fnatic and Team Liquid ended with a resolution few expected and yet bears similar beats to the previous years. Coming off the back of the previous day’s performance against Gentle Mates, a timeline where Fnatic fails to qualify for Masters Santiago appeared so improbable, and yet we find ourselves here. Liquid’s showing in yesterday’s series was nothing short of masterful, dominating the series from start to finish to snap the final spot to Santiago.  Following the conclusion of their series, Strafe Esports sat down with Fnatic Head Coach Milan “Milan” de Meij to speak on the series, Fnatic’s preparation coming into the rematch, and so much more in this exclusive interview.

The RLCS Boston Major 2026 kicks off this week with NRG, Karmine Corp, FURIA and MIBR headlining a stacked 16-team field. From GSL groups to Agganis Arena finals, here's your complete guide: who's favored, how to watch, and ticket info before it's too late.

Arc Warden is one of the few heroes that can pressure two parts of the map at the same time. He does it with Tempest Double, a perfect electrical copy that uses the same items and casts special versions of his spells. If the enemy ignores the Double, buildings fall. If the enemy chases it, the real Arc Warden keeps farming or takes a better fight. This hero rewards planning and clean execution. If you manage two units well, Arcmore