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The complete list of The Game Awards nominees is out! 2025 has been a remarkable year for gaming, both in and out of esports. Now, it's time to award the titles, teams, players, and creative minds that continue to propel the gaming industry forward. With the nominations announced, The Game Awards 2025 voting is officially open. Head over to the official voting site and select the candidates that you believe stand above the rest. Without further ado, let's take a look at the complete list of the 2025 Game Awards nominees before the winners are declared on December 11th. Chovy,more

T1, the most recent Worlds winners has likely earned the award for biggest shock move of the off-season. Worlds MVP and long-time ardent T1 pillar Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong has left the organization just over a week after the roster lifted their third consecutive Worlds trophy in Chengdu. In his stead, an early report from Alejandro Gomis and Brieuc Seeger confirms that former Gen.G superstar ADC Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan will be Gumayusi’s replacement. T1 and Gumayusi Part Ways After seven longmore

The 2019 Worlds Champion FunPlus Phoenix (FPX) have announced their departure from the LPL (League of Legends Pro League). The Chinese organization will cease all League-related operations starting January 1st, 2026. There are also reports circulating regarding RNG’s departure from the LPL ahead of 2026, meaning two of China’s oldest and most storied organizations may be absent from the upcoming season. FPX: A Phoenix Rises Officially entering the league in December 2017, FunPlus Phoenix’s first competitive season was LPL 2018. Despitemore

Sylas is one of the most recognizable mages in League of Legends. His past, abilities, and playstyle give him a distinct place on the roster. Many players know him for his spell-stealing ultimate, but there is more to his design than this single feature. This article explains his story, his core mechanics, and the way he influences a match. Who Sylas Is Sylas of Dregbourne grew up in Demacia, a kingdom built on strict control of magic. From a young age, he could sense hidden magic in others. This ability frightened many people, and he was taken into custody bymore

The post-TI roster shuffle is over, and from now on, we’ll check the Dota 2 Roster Shuffle every two weeks. Just like in its previous iterations, this series covers the major roster moves that take place within each interval. On top of that, we’ll break down how these changes affect teams, tournaments, and their rivals in the same competitive bracket. Some moves happen right before or right after big events, and we’ll adapt the discussion to bring you the mostmore

M80 has created history! At the BLAST R6 Munich Major 2025, the North American squad completed one of, if not the greatest, Cinderella run in R6 history to lift a trophy. With the win, Fabian increases his R6 title tally to five, further cementing his legacy as Rainbow Six Siege’s God Emperor. Cinderella Once More! After dominating North America Stage 2, M80 came into the Munich Major as a team ready for a challenge. The opening Swiss Stage was extremely favorable as they secured wins over G2 Esports, FaZe Clan and Team Secret to qualify for the Playoffs as themore

Operation Tenfold Pursuit marks a major milestone in Rainbow Six Siege as Ubisoft celebrates 10 years of tactical action. Launching December 2, this season represents both a tribute to Siege’s legacy and a promise to its future. This time the focus is on tackling long-standing community concerns around anti-cheat, ranked matchmaking, gameplay variety, and balance philosophy. Let’s break down all the updates coming to Operation Tenfold Pursuit. Thatcher Rework A decade after launch, Thatcher – one of Siege’s original operatorsmore

As the lights dimmed in the AsiaWorld–Arena in Hong Kong, one team stood taller than all others. FURIA have claimed their fourth title of 2025 at the BLAST Rivals Fall in roaring fashion as the Brazilian–CIS hybrid squad overcame Falcons 3–1 in the grand final to secure the last piece of silverware before the StarLadder Budapest Major. When the season began, few would have expected such a rise. Yet, in the later half of 2025, FURIA have been nothing short of unstoppable. Their run through BLAST Rivals Fall was another chapter in what’s become their golden stretch – three consecutivemore

Void Spirit, known as Inai, is one of the most enigmatic heroes in Dota 2. As the eldest among the elemental spirits, he acts with a purpose beyond mortal understanding. His power comes from the Void — a place where time and space bend to his will. This guide explains Void Spirit’s abilities, lore, and gameplay mechanics in a way that helps both new and experienced players understand his style. The Lore of Void Spirit Inai, the Void Spirit, existsmore

With just 8 days left until the StarLadder Budapest Major begins, fans are already rushing to lock in their Pick’em predictions. Whether you’re chasing that shimmering Diamond Coin or collecting Souvenir Tokens to relive the best moments of the tournament, every correct pick counts. If you need a refresher on how the Pick’em Challenge works, check out our detailed guide, and if you’re curious about Souvenirs and in-game drops, we’ve got you covered in another piece. Before diving into predictions,more

The stage is set for FURIA and Team Falcons as they prepare to face each other at the BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 Grand Finals on November 16th. This best-of-five finale in Hong Kong promises to deliver an spectacle, with $125,000 on the line and two Freq Flyer Tokens up for grabs for the victors. Both teams have fought their way through intense battles to reach this moment, and neither will go down without a fight.​ FURIA's Revenge Tour Continuesmore

Ying, known by her codename “Firefly,” is one of the most tactical and versatile Attackers in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. She specializes in area denial and crowd control using her signature gadget, the Candela. Introduced in Operation Blood Orchid, Ying combines precision, adaptability, and crowd management to create openings for her team during assaults. This guide explains Ying’s story, her role in gameplay, how her Candelas function, and how players can make the most of her skills. Learn aboutmore

After the 2025 BLAST Rivals Season 2 Quarterfinals played out as expected, we head into the Semifinals tomorrow, where Group Winners FURIA and Team Falcons will face today’s victors. The first Semifinal fixture will feature two frontrunners of Brazilian Counter-Strike — paiN Gaming and FURIA — taking on each other, followed by Team Vitality facing Team Falcons, a rematch of the EPL S22 Grand Finals. While the first game features the hottest CS2 team in FURIA, the matchup could very well end in a landslide. The showstopper, however, will be the clash of m0NESY and ZywOo headlining the Vitality-Falcons Semifinal.more

The opening match on the main stage of BLAST R6 Major Munich delivered an unprecedented showdown as Team Secret faced FURIA in the lower bracket. A surprising scenario for both teams, who arrived at the Major as favorites, holding major victories from the Esports World Cup and RELOAD 2025, respectively. It was quite the surprise to find these two battling for survival this early, when most would have predicted them going deeper. FURIA’s Rock-Solid Year Shaken FURIA had been ridingmore

Shadow Company is a private military organization in Call of Duty, known for handling missions that official forces cannot touch. Founded in 2017 by Phillip Graves, it operates globally with former special operations soldiers. Their motto is simple: get the job done, no matter the cost. Marcus “Lerch” Ortega, one of its top officers, summed it up best: “Shadow Company is called in to clean up the uncleanable messes… we get the job done.” Their strength lies in their independence.more

PGL Wallachia Season 6 is about to begin, and it’s time for a complete tournament preview with all the key details. Let’s check how the event is structured, which teams are in the lineup, and who joins the invited talent roster. After that, we’ll look at the Group Stage schedule, highlight the most exciting opening matchups, and discuss expectations based on recent performances. PGL Wallachia Season 6 features a strong lineup, but no Team Falcons this time. — Credit: Twittermore

The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is on the horizon! The second Valve-sponsored Counter-Strike 2 event of the year will feature 32 teams in a highly competitive four-stage tournament. With the biggest CS tournament imminent, the Budapest 2025 Major hub is now live with the latest stickers, the Pick'Em Challenge and the latest souvenir tokens, packages and charms. How to get the Souvenir packages? The Souvenir packages are Major-exclusive containers featuring skins from collections tied to the active map pool (Ancient,more

In a move that caught many fans off guard, G2 Esports announced the promotion of Andrej “babybay” Francisty to the team’s active roster, replacing long-time member Jonah “JonahP” Pulice. The news follows G2’s decision just two days earlier to part ways with JonahP, marking the end of an era for one of the organization’s most consistent performers. JonahP had been part of G2’s story since the very beginning of their VALORANT journey. When G2 acquired The Guard roster after theirmore

The quarterfinals of BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 have given fans a matchup that hasn’t come around often in 2025. Team Vitality will face Team Spirit at the AsiaWorld-Arena in Hong Kong, and it’s only the fourth time these two European giants have met this year. Their last encounter dates back to May, during BLAST Rivals Season 1, where both teams were in much sharper form. Fast forward six months, and neither side enters this clash with much momentum. Spirit’s Sparkmore

Mozzie stands out as a defender who can change the flow of a match with a single gadget. His ability to steal attacker drones gives his team rare intel and forces attackers to rethink their approach. This article explains his story, his personality, how his device works, and how players can use him well. Who is Mozzie? Max Goose, known as Mozzie, joined Rainbow as part of Operation Burnt Horizon. He comes from Australia and built his reputation through quickmore