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Slardar Might Be the Answer to the Lifestealer Meta

Slardar Might Be the Answer to the Lifestealer Meta

The new meta is slowly finding the best patterns for each role, and Lifestealer has been a constant in the carry role despite the nerfs in patch 7.41a. A carry with built-in magic immunity is always a problem.

11 Apr
Eric Oliveira
The LCS Is Hitting the Road: Spring Finals 2026 Land at Mullett Arena in June

The LCS Is Hitting the Road: Spring Finals 2026 Land at Mullett Arena in June

The LCS Spring 2026 Finals just got a whole lot more exciting. Riot Games confirmed that the LCS Spring Finals Driven by Kia will be held at Mullett Arena, located on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, on June 13 and 14.

11 Apr
Thales Costa
FUT Esports Win their First Tier 1 CS2 Trophy at PGL Bucharest 2026

FUT Esports Win their First Tier 1 CS2 Trophy at PGL Bucharest 2026

FUT Esports stunned Astralis with a 3-1 victory to win PGL Bucharest 2026, marking the team's first-ever Tier 1 title in Counter-Strike and earning crucial VRS points.

11 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Astralis to Face FUT at PGL Bucharest Grand Finals: Race to First Tier 1 Trophy of 2026

Astralis to Face FUT at PGL Bucharest Grand Finals: Race to First Tier 1 Trophy of 2026

Astralis and FUT Esports face off in the PGL Bucharest 2026 Grand Final on April 11 at 8 am PDT / 5 pm CEST, with both sides looking to make their mark on Tier 1 CS2.

10 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Sierra: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Overwatch Sierra: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Overwatch adds Sierra to its roster of Damage heroes in Season 2. Arriving on April 14, this Recon DPS has a kit capable of dealing heavy damage and disrupting enemies. Here's more about her abilities.

9 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
PGL CS2 Singapore Major 2026 to feature a 3rd-place Decider

PGL CS2 Singapore Major 2026 to feature a 3rd-place Decider

PGL has announced the addition of a 3rd-place decider to the CS2 Singapore Major 2026. Played on the Grand Finals day, the game will be the opening act for the day. They also announce a later VRS qualification deadline.

9 Apr
Ganesh Jadhav
ScreaM Is Back: CS2's "Headshot Machine" Returns After Seven-Year Absence

ScreaM Is Back: CS2's "Headshot Machine" Returns After Seven-Year Absence

Adil "ScreaM" Benrlitom is officially back in competitive Counter-Strike. The Belgian legend has been signed by Clutchain, marking his return to the professional scene seven years after his last competitive appearance with GamerLegion in 2019. ScreaM had teased the comeback at the HLTV Awards Show 2025 in January, and the 31-year-old has now made it official.

9 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Astralis, PARIVISION and The MongolZ Lead the Race: PGL Bucharest 2026 Playoffs Preview

Astralis, PARIVISION and The MongolZ Lead the Race: PGL Bucharest 2026 Playoffs Preview

After an intense Swiss stage, eight teams advance to the PGL Bucharest 2026 Playoffs, where Astralis, PARIVISION, and The MongolZ emerge as leading contenders for the title

8 Apr
Ganesh Jadhav
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup for the Inaugural Event

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup for the Inaugural Event

The Esports Foundation has officially confirmed the complete 16-game lineup for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, the inaugural global nation-based esports competition set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2–29, 2026. Over 100,000 players are expected to compete across hundreds of qualification events spanning 100 nations and territories throughout the year.

8 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Overwatch Reveals Hero 51 "Sierra" in New Cinematic Trailer

Overwatch Reveals Hero 51 "Sierra" in New Cinematic Trailer

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed Overwatch's 51st hero, Sierra, in a new cinematic trailer. Set to join the roster with Season 2 on April 14, Sierra is a DPS character.

8 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
League of Legends Patch 26.08 Preview: Viego Buffs, Mel Nerfs, and More

League of Legends Patch 26.08 Preview: Viego Buffs, Mel Nerfs, and More

League of Legends Patch 26.08 will be a relatively small update as Riot focuses setting the stage for the release of Season 2. Before that happens, though, the new patch will center on delivering balance changes to a few champions that need immediate attention. Here's a look at some of the biggest changes coming with LoL Patch 26.08 once it releases on Wednesday, April 15.

8 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
VCT 2027 Introduces Fresh New Format: More Tournaments, Open Qualification, New Path

VCT 2027 Introduces Fresh New Format: More Tournaments, Open Qualification, New Path

Introduced in 2023, the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) as we know it is now in the final year of its first iteration. As fans await the remainder of this season, Riot looks ahead already to 2027 and the anticipated changes. A series of massive changes are coming for VCT starting next year and there’s a lot to look forward to.

8 Apr
Foo Zen-Wen
Dota 2 Patch 7.41b Nukes Meepo

Dota 2 Patch 7.41b Nukes Meepo

let's take a dive into Dota 2 patch 7.41b and see what has changed and who has gained and lost the most from the recent update.

8 Apr
Otomo
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.07

Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.07

League of Legends Patch 26.07 landed on April 1, 2026, continuing the string of smaller-than-usual wave of changes as Riot's attention shifts toward the upcoming Season 2 update. Key tweaks hit the Support pool, with Nami receiving nerfs to her W bounce mechanic and the support farming penalty being removed entirely, while a handful of statistical overperformers across other roles were also trimmed. The meta, however, remains largely intact, and the champions who excelled in Solo Queue in previous patches continue to shine. If you're looking to gain LP efficiently, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.07.

8 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
IEM Rio 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

IEM Rio 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

From April 13 to 19, several of the world's top CS2 teams will head to Brazil to compete in IEM Rio 2026. Here's how and where to watch the action live.

8 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Reveals Anran’s New In-game Look

Overwatch Reveals Anran’s New In-game Look

Blizzard responds to player requests with Anran's much-awaited facial redesign in Overwatch, set to arrive with Season 2 on April 14.

7 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Disney+ Expands KeSPA Partnership to Stream More Esports Events in 2026

Disney+ Expands KeSPA Partnership to Stream More Esports Events in 2026

Disney+ has announced an expanded partnership with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) to livestream a wider slate of Korean and pan-Asian esports competitions globally throughout 2026, building on an initial deal signed in September 2025.

6 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Five Reasons Spirit Breaker Is The Strongest Roaming Support

Five Reasons Spirit Breaker Is The Strongest Roaming Support

Dota 2 patch 7.41 and 7.41a have done a lot to shake up the meta. Old favorites have fallen off, while new heroes have come into the spotlight. It's a whole new world and everyone is doing their best to figure it out the fastest.

6 Apr
Otomo
Top 3 Heroes of Patch 7.41a According to Team Spirit

Top 3 Heroes of Patch 7.41a According to Team Spirit

Patches 7.41 and 7.41a shook ESL One in Birmingham and are being analyzed in detail by all teams as we speak. Team Spirit finished the tournament in fifth place but has already figured out their favorites for the new meta.

6 Apr
Eric Oliveira
Lynn Vision Qualifies for the CS2 Cologne Major Without Playing a Single Playoff Game

Lynn Vision Qualifies for the CS2 Cologne Major Without Playing a Single Playoff Game

Lynn Vision Gaming’s route to IEM Cologne 2026 has been paved not with clutch rounds but with controversy, forfeits, and a VRS system that continues to invite manipulation.

5 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury