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Reigning World Champion Sam "s0m" Oh has announced he is stepping away from the NRG active roster following the team’s victory in Paris earlier this month. His departure from the organization brings a half decade-long partnership to a bittersweet end as s0m steps fully into the world of content creation (for now). From CS Rookie to VALORANT World Champion One of the few remaining talents to have come over to VALORANT from Counter-Strike in that first big initial wave, themore

The MongolZ have made the shocking decision to move star rifler Azbayar "senzu" Munkhbold to the bench. The move comes as a major surprise to the Counter-Strike 2 community, as senzu has been instrumental in the team's meteoric rise to become one of the world's top squads. Senzu's Impact on The MongolZ The 19-year-old Mongolian talent has been a cornerstone of The MongolZ's success since rejoining the organization in September 2023. During this time, the team achieved historic milestones, includingmore

The competitive landscape of VALORANT is poised for a significant transformation in 2026, marked by the introduction of the Path to Champions initiative. After years of separation between Challengers and Tier 1 teams, Riot Games’ new system creates a direct route for thriving regional squads to reach the game’s highest stage, VALORANT Champions, without relying on the old Ascension format. This innovation signals a major step toward inclusivity and meritocracy in the esport. How Path to Champions Works From 2026more

What better time to exact revenge on your opponents than with Worlds Quarterfinals on the line? After a thrilling back-and-forth match that saw EU and NA's best go toe-to-toe, G2 Esports  managed to overpower FlyQuest in the end. Having completed their revenge for their elimination from MSI earlier in the year at the hands of FLY, G2 now return to playoffs at Worlds for the first time since 2020. EU vs NA Delivers a Showdown Having both G2 and FLYmore

Doom in Dota 2 is a durable disabler who shuts down one target for a long time. He farms fast with Devour, controls space with Scorched Earth, chips tanks with Infernal Blade, and wins fights with Doom, which blocks abilities and prevents healing. This guide explains his lore, abilities, talents, items, and clean play patterns. The Fallen One Lucifer was a favored general “behind the light” who refused to kneel. The bell of Vashundol tolled his name, his wings weremore

While BLAST Slam IV goes into a short hiatus until its Playoffs on November 7th, FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 steps in to keep the Dota 2 scene alive. The tournament kicks off on October 23rd and will keep fans entertained throughout the week, running all the way to November 2nd. With a fresh lineup, a classic format, and an exciting mix of teams from across regions, the event promises plenty of high-level action. In this preview, we’ll break down the fullmore

Shurima is a vast desert empire on Runeterra’s southern continent. It grew around celestial magic and an empire that once united many peoples. Its name still echoes through time, representing resilience, power, and divine heritage. Shurima’s culture centered on the Sun Disc, a divine construct that powered its prosperity and faith. Its symbols, cities, and rites reflected that solar focus. Even now, the image of the Sun Disc stands as a reminder of the empire’s long-lasting influence. The Fall ofmore

Whenever EU and NA battle on the international stage, the Western world stops to watch. This time, G2 Esports and FlyQuest will take each other on in the Swiss Stage of Worlds 2025 with a playoff spot on the line, and a whole lot of bragging rights. For G2, this is about revenge and the chance to become an international threat once more. For FlyQuest, it's about proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are a cut abovemore

After winning every tournament they've played in this year, Los Ratones were hungry to achieve the Golden Road at the 2025 EMEA Masters Summer. Unfortunately for Caedrel's team, Karmine Corp Blue handed Los Ratones a swift 0-3 loss in the Semifinals, putting an end to their dreams right then and there. Los Ratones Exterminated Dominant as they may have been throughout the year, Los Ratones were bound to lose eventually. While missing out on the chance to cap off the perfect year with one final trophy certainly stings, it's the manner in which the team lost that was truly shocking.more

The Bizon in Call of Duty is one of the most recognizable submachine guns in the franchise. Known for its large magazine and steady control, the PP19 Bizon has appeared in several titles, each adapting its design and performance to fit different combat styles. From Ghosts to Modern Warfare III, the weapon has evolved while maintaining its signature traits—high ammo capacity, manageable recoil, and fast handling. Origins of the Bizon The PP19 Bizon is a Russian submachine gun chambered inmore

If you tuned into the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 Grand Finals day, you were in for an exciting ride. Starting with a MongolZ–Aurora marathon, the day concluded with FURIA and FalleN displaying the full might of Brazilian Counter-Strike to close out the event. The MongolZ Secure Third Place The MongolZ were the tournament favorites coming into the event. Unfortunately, they couldn’t keep up with NAVI, losing their chance for a rematch against FURIA. Aurora Gaming didn’t have the best timemore

The action continues to heat up at the Swiss Stage of Worlds 2025. We now have our first two teams in playoffs and our first two teams eliminated from the tournament, meaning only 12 teams remain in the battle for the final 6 playoffs spots. With the Round 4 draw out of the way, it's time to take a look at the matchups and schedule for the next set of games of the Swiss Stage. Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Round 4 Draw The window is closing, and teams will have to leave it all on the line to secure a placemore

We have the first casualty of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage — Movistar KOI defeated Fnatic 2-1 to survive another day. Movistar KOI 2-1 Fnatic The LEC matchup featured three swift games. Despite Fnatic striking first, MKOI bounced back by securing an early gold lead. Although Fnatic found some picks around the Rift, MKOI’s superior teamfighting helped them secure objectives and snowball the game. Fnatic responded in Game 2, completely dominating MKOI in the early game and capitalizing on theirmore

As the Regional Leagues are finally wrapping up, the race to the BLAST R6 Major Munich is officially set. Sixteen elite teams have secured their spots at BMW Park Arena for the second Major of the 2025 season. With a massive $750,000 prize pool at stake, competition will be fierce, but the true reward lies beyond money – the coveted direct qualification to the Six Invitational 2026 awaits the champion. Europe MENA:  Team Falcons Team Secret G2 Esports Team BDSmore

The Group Stage of the BLAST Slam IV has come to an end, setting the stage for an intense elimination phase. Several teams exceeded expectations by breaking into the Top 8, while some fan favorites now find themselves fighting for survival in the Last Chance Playoff. Let’s take a closer look at the Group Stage results, highlight the most exciting upcoming matchups, and see who earned a direct spot in the Playoffs semifinals! BLAST Slam IV: Group Stage Recap Asmore

The Thunderpick World Championship 2025 grand final is set! Tomorrow, Sunday, October 19th at 3:00 pm CEST Brazil’s FURIA and Europe’s NAVI will take on each other for $200,000. After an intense tournament run, both teams arrive with contrasting stories that make this matchup captivating. Journey's Leading to the Thunderpick World Championship Grand Final FURIA has steamrolled through the competition, undefeated and looking unstoppable. The Brazilian synergy and tactical sharpness have been on full display, most recently in their commandingmore

BC.Game have officially completed the signing of Denis "⁠electroNic⁠" Sharipov from Virtus.pro, marking a major addition to their roster. The 27-year-old Russian rifler reunites with former Natus Vincere teammate Oleksandr "⁠s1mple⁠" Kostyliev after nearly two years apart. This move restores BC.Game’s lineup to full strength following Luca "⁠pr1metapz⁠" Voigt’s benching earlier this month. A Familiar Partnership Rekindled electroNic and s1mple’s reunion revives one of the most successful duos in CS:GO history. The pair spent six years together under Natus Vinceremore

It's been a long six years of waiting, but a new Winter Map is finally arriving to League of Legends! Though fans have long been clamoring for the return of a winter's edition of Summoner's Rift, we haven't gotten one since the Snowdown event all the way back in 2019. Well, now the wait is over at last! When Does the New Winter Summoner's Rift Release? The new League of Legends Winter Map release date is scheduled for November 19th,more

The Counter-Strike 2 skins economy has reached an unprecedented $6 billion market capitalization as of October 17, 2025, marking a historic milestone for what has become gaming's most valuable digital marketplace. However, beneath the celebratory headlines lies a troubling reality: the CS2 skins market has increasingly resembled an unregulated casino where even professional traders struggle to predict outcomes, and seemingly worthless items can suddenly skyrocket in value for no apparent reason. From Investment Platform to Pure Speculation What was oncemore

We have our first playoffs teams at Worlds 2025, and they're none other than KT Rolster and Anyone's Legend. As the #3 seed from the LCK and #2 seed from the LPL, respectively, neither team came into the tournament as big favorites to win it all. Both squads, however, have shown a great run of form in the Swiss Stage. Now, KT and AL's 3-0 records at Worlds have granted them a spot in the Quarterfinals, as well as some well earned extra bit of rest ahead of the start of the playoffs. KT Rolster Outshines Gen.G and T1 Aftermore