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SumaiL Bids Farewell To Nigma Galaxy
After almost four years together, Sumail "SumaiL" Hassan is saying good bye to Nigma Galaxy. This marks the second longest tenure for the midlaner. Let's take a look at his time with Nigma, as well as discuss what the future might bring for the teams, if the stars align. SumaiL's best achivements with Nigma Galaxy SumaiL joined Nigma Galaxy back when the DPC still existed. Remember that? ah the good old days. Well... Old days at least. Back then Nigmamore

Tundra Esports are the DreamLeague Season 28 Champions
After an impressive run in the Second Stage, Team Liquid tripped in the Playoffs, and Tundra Esports took the opportunity to become the DreamLeague Season 28 Champions. This victory serves as payback for having their BLAST Slam streak broken.

G2 Esports win the LEC Versus and qualify to First Stand 2026
G2 Esports rise to the top of the LEC once more. After a thrilling, back-and-forth Grand Finals against Karmine Corp, G2 not only managed to come away with the LEC Versus trophy in the end, but also secure their spot at First Stand 2026 in Brazil.

Gen.G win the LCK Cup 2026 in flawless fashion
Though Gen.G had already qualified for First Stand 2026, they've now secured the LCK's first seed for themselves heading into Brazil; and what a way to do it. Gen.G put on a clinic the Grand Finals of the LCK Cup 2026, sweeping BNK FEARX to make it clear they are still the best team in the world.

An Unfinished Product: The Disappointing State of Counter-Strike 2
For many, Counter-Strike was their introduction to competitive gaming. The 5v5 tactical shooter that began as a mod of Half-Life has blossomed into a franchise that helped shape the modern esports landscape. The franchise’s latest offering, Counter-Strike 2, continues to benefit from that legacy. The community remains loyal, generating billions of dollars in revenue for Valve. Yet nearly three years after its release, Counter-Strike 2 still feels unfinished. While updates have been rolled out, there has been little to nomore

BLAST Premier Announces $10M Overhaul for 2027: More LANs and an Expanded Calendar
BLAST has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Counter‑Strike circuit for 2027, unveiling a $10 million investment, an expanded LAN calendar, and a revamped competitive structure. The changes promise to align the league more closely with Valve’s Regional Standings (VRS) system while enhancing sustainability, accessibility, and the overall spectator experience.

BNK FEARX qualify for First Stand 2026 against all odds
The LCK has seen its first Cinderella story of the year. Against all odds, BNK FEARX (BFX) have become the second South Korean team to qualify for First Stand after putting on a magical run through the 2026 LCK Cup Playoffs.

Five Reasons Treant Protector Dominates The Dota 2 Meta
Treant Protector is the most contested hero in Dota 2 right now. He is the most popular hero at DreamLeague Season 28. With 13 appearances but a staggering 170 (!) bans. His win rate is nothing to scoff at either, with 8 wins and 5 losses. In this article, we will look into what makes Treant Protector such a power house, as well as why you should be picking him up in your pubs. Five Reasons Treant Protector is themore

Movistar KOI vs Karmine Corp: Spain hosts the Frenchmen in a battle for supremacy
The 2026 LEC Versus has delivered some exciting League of Legends action so far, but it's only going to get better. With only two matches left on the split, the trophy as well as a spot at First Stand remain up for grabs. To decide who will take on G2 Esports in the Grand Finals, we get one of the most fiery matchups in the LEC up first in the Lower Bracket Finals: Movistar KOI vs Karmine Corp.

DreamLeague Season 28: Group Stage Results and Playoff Schedule
After a couple of weeks of nonstop action, DreamLeague Season 28 finally gets to the Playoffs. Let's take a closer look at how four of the initial sixteen teams got past the Group Stages and which matches will decide the tournament's Top 4.

Whitemon On Hero Pools: "I Don't Really Care, I Can Play Anything."
Tundra Esports takes second place at DreamLeague Season 28. A hard fought victory over BetBoom team sees them with a 5-1 score. Their last game will be against the currently undefeated Team Liquid. After the victory, Matthew "Whitemon" Filemon had a quick chat with the panel. During which he shared how Tundra drafts their support duo, his favorite position five right now, and why he talks so much during drafts. Whitemon: "I think something needs to change about game twomore

EMEA Masters Winter 2026: Esports World Cup Qualification on the Line
Starting March 9, the 2026 EMEA Masters Winter tournament will see some of the brightest rising stars in Tier-2 League of Legends compete to make it to the top. This time, though, the stakes are higher than ever, with the best performing teams qualifying for the new Esports World Cup Qualifier, earning a chance to play on the biggest stage against some of the best teams from all over the world.

The Complete League of Legends Xin Zhao Playbook
Xin Zhao is a melee fighter known for strong early pressure, reliable crowd control, and high sustain. He excels at starting fights, isolating priority targets, and forcing skirmishes. Once a gladiator in Noxus, Xin Zhao survived countless battles in the fighting pits. After Demacian forces freed him, he pledged loyalty to the Lightshield dynasty. He now serves Demacia with discipline and direct force. This guide explains Xin Zhao’s abilities, combos, item paths, jungle approach, and counterplay. Xin Zhao’s Abilities Explainedmore

Ari: Falcons Feel Pretty Far From Full Power"
The competition at DreamLeague Season 28 is heating up, as the second group stage nears it's conclusion. While Team Liquid leads the pack, and Parivision has been eliminated, the remaining six teams are fighting for their spot in the playoffs. Tundra Esports took a dominant victory in day five of the group stage. They defeated powerhouse Team Falcons in a convincing 2-0 that barely lasted an hour. After their victory, Matthew "Ari" Walker discussed the state of Falcons, his growthmore

LoL Patch 26.05: Azir Falls, Lee Sin Rises for First Stand 2026
As the official patch to kick off First Stand 2026, LoL Patch 26.05 will be primarily focused around tuning things for pro play rather than Solo Queue. With the first international tournament of the year fast approaching, the new League of Legends update won't necessarily throw the meta for a spin, but it will see a few staple picks fall in priority while others may rise just in time to make an appearance on stage.

Requiem of Souls | Dominate as Shadow Fiend in Dota 2
Shadow Fiend is one of the most explosive core heroes in Dota 2. He scales through souls, gains massive damage, and can wipe teams with a well-timed ultimate. At the same time, he is fragile and unforgiving. One mistake can cost him stacks and momentum. This guide explains how Shadow Fiend works, how his abilities scale, and how to play him efficiently. Shadow Fiend Lore and Identity Nevermore, known as Shadow Fiend, collects the souls of those he kills. Poets,more

























