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BLAST Slam V broke the pattern in the Grand Finals and now it's time for our meta recap to break expectations. After an interesting succession of events on the tournament, now it's time for us to check how it affected the Dota 2 metagame. We will check how the changes in the meta compared to other tournaments while also highlighting the most performant teams with each of the most popular heroes. In the meantime, we should also revisit the Shadowmore

One of Counter-Strike's most decorated players could be making a surprising move to North America. Nicolai "device" Reedtz, the legendary Danish AWPer, is reportedly in advanced negotiations with 100 Thieves to join their newly reformed CS2 roster. The potential transfer would mark a dramatic shift for both the player and the organization, with the latter making its grand return to Counter-Strike after a five-year absence. Building a European Superteam The North American organization officially exited the Counter-Strike scene in 2020,more

Illaoi wins fights by forcing enemies to deal with tentacles, not just her health bar. If you don’t understand how her tentacles spawn, how they get commanded, and how her Spirit test redirects damage, it’s easy to take the wrong trade and lose lane fast. This guide explains Illaoi’s abilities and focuses on what each spell does, what it can and can’t interact with, and what the common edge cases mean in real games. Illaoi’s core idea: tentacles + forcedmore

The final stage of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is almost here, and with it, we have a final shot at the sought-after Gold Coin. Now that Swiss stages are behind us, there'll be no more Bo1s, so much more predictable bracket, or so we think. Because for the first time after a long time, we have a Major Playoff without one or two teams clearly ahead of their competition. Meaning, while the volatility of Bo1s is gone, moving forwardmore

It's official: Erick "aspas" Santos is staying with MIBR for the next competitive VALORANT season. The Brazilian superstar has signed a contract extension to remain with the organization not just through 2026, but through the end of 2027. With aspas locked in through 2027, MIBR secures one of the best VALORANT players coming into 2026 and beyond. The organization want to continue their strong showings from 2025 and make it trophy-worthy. MIBR's expected VALORANT roster for 2026: Erick "aspas" Santosmore

Back in June of this year (2025), Team BDS announced that it would be undergoing a major transformation in the following months. According to a report by Sophie Marenne from the Swiss business magazine PME, this transformation will include a complete rebrand; one which will see Team BDS drop their current name and adopt that of Shifters instead. From BDS to Shifters In Marenne's report, Shifters' legal director, Jocelyn Roux, explained that the rebrand aims to strengthen the organization's local identity. Themore

The core of any multiplayer game in this day and age is the competitive (ranked) queue, allowing players to match with and against players of similar skill. Ranked queue is a competitive PvP queue type. Nearly identical to the Normal game mode, Ranked queue comes with some additional matchmaking limitations. League of Legends utilizes the ranked ladder system. As players complete matches, depending on the outcome, wins and losses either add or subtract rating (League Points) from their overall. This in turn influences their standing on the ranked ladder!

As a replacement for TALON, Riot Games has announced the addition of another Thai organization, FULL SENSE, to VCT 2026. The organization will also retain the full active lineup of TALON featuring primmie, Cwrs, JitboyS, thyy and killua. A Good Replacement After Riot Games announced the departure of TALON, the question of who would replace the Thai organisation immediately loomed large over the community. In a region as diverse as the Pacific, cultural representation matters far more than it doesmore

Winter Wyvern in Dota 2 is a support and disabler who can also function as a nuker. Her kit can save an ally through heavy focus, slow and chip down high-health targets, and flip a team fight by forcing enemies to attack one of their own. She rewards calm decision-making. One bad spell can disable your teammate at the wrong time. One good spell can decide the fight. Why Winter Wyvern Works Winter Wyvern’s spells reach far. That lets youmore

PGL has officially revealed that the next chapter in Counter-Strike history will unfold in Southeast Asia. The PGL Singapore Major 2026, the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of the year, will take place from November 25 to December 13, 2026, featuring 32 of the world’s best teams vying for a $1,250,000 prize pool. Three Stages, One Champion Just like every other Major, the event will feature three competitive stages, culminating in the final four days at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, onemore

The 2025 VCT Season Awards winners have been announced, honoring the best and biggest players across each of the four VCT regions for their excellence and consistency throughout the year. The VCT Season Awards are split into nine different categories, separating players per role but also rewarding overall standout performers through awards like the Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and more. Let's take a look at the complete list of 2025 VCT Season Awards winners throughout the Americas, EMEA, China, and Pacific regions. All 2025 VCT Season Awards Winners VCT Americas Awards Winners Rookie of the Year: Brockmore

The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 has officially concluded. Now, we enter the MVM Dome with the final eight competitors, who will play on the biggest stage for the second Counter-Strike Major trophy of the year. StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs Teams: After three chaotic Swiss stages, the Budapest Major enters the familiar single-elimination bracket Playoffs. From this point forward, all games are best-of-three (Bo3), and for the first time, we have a best-of-five (Bo5) Grand Final at amore

Apparently BLAST Slam has become Tundra Esports’ circuit, and the European team won again at the BLAST Slam V. Now, Tundra are the back-to-back four-time BLAST Slam Champions after winning this edition. On the other hand, for the first time, the tournament broke its pattern. A team that did not get seeded into the Playoffs managed to reach the Grand Finals. Let’s take a look at how things unfolded in the Playoffs and at what became the biggest surprise ofmore

Overwatch 2 Season 20 is nearly upon us, and the pre-load is now ready. Players across both PC and console will be able to get their hands on the much-anticipate patch. Season 20 is set to arrive on December 9th, bringing with it a new hero, competitive and stadium updates, a new Winter Wonderland event, and more. In this guide, we will provide you with a brief on everything you need to know about pre-loading in Overwatch 2 as wellmore

Jackal from Rainbow Six Siege is built around one thing: information. He finds defenders by reading what they leave behind on the floor. That makes him helpful in rounds where defenders want to roam, waste time, and stay hidden. This article covers Jackal’s background, his Eyenox Model III visor, footprint rules, hard counters, team synergies, and practical use in matches. Who is Jackal? Ryad “Jackal” Ramírez Al-Hassar was born in Ceuta, Spain. He and his brother, Faisal, went into themore

Day 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 has concluded with two of the best CS teams, FURIA and Team Spirit, securing their tickets to the MVM Dome. On the B stream, we also bid adieu to Parivision and Team Liquid, moving towards the final eight teams that will attend the Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs. Team Spirit Triumph Over MOUZ With their recent runs pretty much always ending behind the top 4 teams, not many expected Team Spiritmore

Riot Games has just announced that 2XKO will be kicking off the new year on a high note, with the 2026 Competitive Series delivering over 20 Riot-sponsored tournaments, including 5 Majors! Through a stacked 2026 schedule, competitive-themed skin releases, and more, Riot Games looks ready to launch 2XKO esports to new heights. 2XKO 2026 Competitive Series: What Awaits? Unlike games like League of Legends or VALORANT, the 2XKO esports scene will not be ran by Riot, at least not inmore

Garen is one of the most recognizable champions in League of Legends. His straightforward kit, strong combat presence, and iconic spinning attack make him a familiar sight to new and experienced players. Many view him as the face of Demacia, and for good reason. He carries the ideals of his nation into every fight with confidence and discipline. This article explains his lore, how his abilities work, and why he is such a dependable fighter on the Rift. Garen’s Backgroundmore

The final VALORANT Night Market of 2025 is here, and it's set to run from December 11th until January 6th. For those of you who have yet to snag your dream skin, this might be the perfect time to do so! What Is the VALORANT Night Market? VALORANT Night Market is a unique recurrent theme in the game where players can buy skins at discounted prices. But it is not as simple, these discounts are randomly assigned, and players cannot choose the skins they can buy. In sort of a lucky draw, players receive six draws of skins and attached discountsmore