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We may still have one full day of games left to go, but the new-look Karmine Corp are already set to finish the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season as the region's #1 team. With a current record of 8-2 and a favorable head-to-head against the next-best team — NAVI — KC will arrive in playoffs as the number one seed for a chance to come away with their second LEC trophy.

The IEM Krakow 2026 semifinals are set to deliver a heavyweight showdown tomorrow as Brazilian squad FURIA takes on the Russian roster Team Spirit at 14:45 CET. After surviving a brutal quarterfinal, FURIA now faces one of Europe's most consistent rosters in a match that could define their tournament.

If you're a Dota 2 fan, you might have noticed the lack of Team Secret in recent tournaments. The organization last appeared in the middle of 2025, competing for several qualifiers but failing to make it far in any of them. And today the organization revealed that it will go on hiatus for now. While not shutting the door completely on Dota 2, Secret announced that they are no longer seeking a new roster. Instead, the organization will take amore

The group stage has finally concluded, and the storylines for the Six Invitational 2026 could not be more dramatic. Last night, fans witnessed perhaps the biggest upset of the tournament so far: G2 Esports managed to claw their way back from the brink, dispatching a FaZe Clan roster that looked to be in championship-winning form. With that victory, G2 secured their spot in the final 16, setting the stage for a ruthless playoff bracket.

Team Vitality is set to face MOUZ at the Tauron Arena later today in the IEM Krakow semifinals. The winner will advance to the Grand Final to face either FURIA or Team Spirit.

With Patch 26.03 now live, the Solo Queue meta in League of Legends continues to evolve. This early-season update brought a large number of changes that shifted champion power levels across all roles, rewarding picks that can consistently pressure opponents, scale effectively, and snowball advantages into wins. Without further ado, here's our look at the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.03 in every role.

Riot Games Brazil dives into Brazilian Carnival with a massive 8-hour League of Legends live stream alongside KengaZ creators this Friday (Feb 6, 4PM). Expect quirky LoL challenges, festive costumes, and live fan interaction on YouTube.

Sion wins games by forcing fights on his terms. He takes space, threatens long crowd control, and keeps pressure even after he “dies.” If you want a tank that can start chaos and still matter when focused, Sion fits that job. This League of Legends Sion Guide covers his lore identity, what each ability does, and how to plan fights around his strengths and limits. What Sion Does in a Game Sion is a frontline champion built to start fightsmore

After a brief window where cores were the main focus of the meta, the FISSURE Universe Episode Meta Recap 8 brings back the support season. We will take a quick look at the most picked heroes in the main event, how they performed and what their performances might mean.

Blizzard Entertainment just made it official: Overwatch 2 is now simply Overwatch. The announcement came during the Overwatch Spotlight event on February 4, 2026, confirming what eagle-eyed players had already suspected after noticing subtle changes across promotional materials and Steam product listings. But this wasn't just about dropping a number from the title, it marks the beginning of the game's most ambitious transformation yet.

Overwatch announced plans to introduce 10 new Heroes in 2026. The first five will release with Season 1 on February 10. The remaining five Heroes will be released throughout the year, one per season.

VALORANT Solarstride skin bundle introduces new skins to the Vandal, the Guardian, and a flamethrower melee weapon in Patch 12.02.

Blizzard's limited-time Crisis in the Timeways Hearthstone event runs February 3-10, 2026. Earn exclusive rewards including the Lunar Lunara Druid hero skin and card packs.

Fnatic found themselves in a repeated matchup against another Turkish roster following their loss in Week 1 to BBL. Faced against FUT, it was imperative for Fnatic to begin winning if they wished to keep their dreams of Santiago qualification alive – and win they did. What began as a one-sided affair for Fnatic quickly shifted as FUT rallied back to force the series to go the full distance. While Fnatic eventually emerged as the victor, it was far from a clean win. Following the conclusion of their series, Strafe Esports sat down with Fnatic IGL and captain Jake “Boaster” Howlett to reflect on the close nature of the series, Fnatic’s run at Kickoff thus far, the challenges of the off-season, expectations carried by the roster, and so much more in this exclusive interview.

The Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) has launched the Road to EWC, a global qualifying circuit featuring connecting publisher leagues, international events, and grassroots qualifiers into one cohesive season-long journey to Riyadh.

Invoker is one of the hardest heroes to learn in Dota 2. He also has one of the widest toolkits in the game. He can disable, burst, scout, split push, and swing teamfights with the right spell order. He rewards practice more than almost any other hero. If you enjoy planning, fast execution, and learning patterns, Invoker gives you endless room to improve. Why Invoker Feels Different Invoker does not level normal spells. He levels three orbs—Quas, Wex, and Exort—andmore

IEM Kraków 2026 moves into the playoffs with six top teams left standing. We break down the format, schedule, and favorites to win the inaugural CS2 title of the year.

There has been a shoft in leadership behind the scenes at Ubisoft, as Joshua Mills takes the helm as Creative Director for Rainbow Six Siege, replacing Alexander Karpazis who served in the role for the past four years. The leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment, just ahead of the 2026 Six Invitational and the game's highly anticipated Year 11 content.

Team Falcons' disappointing run at IEM Krakow 2026 came to an end today as MOUZ secured a crucial victory in a decisive elimination match, clinching the final Tauron Arena playoffs berth. The loss marks another chapter in what has become an increasingly frustrating narrative for the Saudi-backed organization.

VALORANT Patch 12.02 targets two Agents: Harbor and Reyna. Harbor gets positive tweaks to establish him as a viable Controller, while Reyna absorbs several nerfs to reduce her ranked dominance.