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D.Mon’s Overwatch Debut Week Sees Second Hotfix Buff

D.Mon’s Overwatch Debut Week Sees Second Hotfix Buff

Did D.Mon fail to land? The new Tank hero sees two hotfix buffs in just 4 days since launch. Here's more on the changes.

15 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
Caps Becomes First Western Player Inducted into the Hall of Legends

Caps Becomes First Western Player Inducted into the Hall of Legends

The newest inductee into the Hall of Legends has been officially announced, and it's none other than Europe's own Rasmus "Caps" Winther. Long-recognized as the best Western player in League of Legends history, this latest honor also serves to elevate Caps to heights shared only by the likes of Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok and Jian "Uzi" Zihao. After nearly a decade of making the West proud on the international stage, Caps' induction sees the G2 Esports mid laner become the first Western player to date to make it into the Hall of Legends.

15 Aug
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Astini Speaks Out Against Matchfixing in South America Following TaiLung's Ban

Astini Speaks Out Against Matchfixing in South America Following TaiLung's Ban

Filipe "Astini" Ribeiro has been on a personal crusade against cheats in Dota 2 for a while and after Santiago "TaiLung" Agüero Gustavo was banned from PGL events, his effort was extended to the endemic match-fixing trend in South and North America.

15 Aug
Eric Oliveira
Fnatic Fail to Qualify for VALORANT Champions for the First Time Ever

Fnatic Fail to Qualify for VALORANT Champions for the First Time Ever

For the first time in the history of the VCT, Fnatic won't be present at VALORANT Champions. One of the most iconic teams in VALORANT esports, Fnatic were eliminated from the VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2 during the Play-In Stage in shocking fashion as Tier 2 teams continue to demonstrate they belong at this level.

14 Aug
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Food Poisoning Cases Force EWC to Delay PUBG Mobile Grand Finals in Paris

Food Poisoning Cases Force EWC to Delay PUBG Mobile Grand Finals in Paris

The Grand Finals of the 2026 Esports World Cup's PUBG Mobile bracket had to be pushed back after a suspected outbreak of severe food poisoning swept through the competing rosters in Paris.

14 Aug
Thales Costa
The International 2026 Day 2 Recap: China Makes A Comeback

The International 2026 Day 2 Recap: China Makes A Comeback

The second day of The International 2026 is over, and the day featured quite a few surprises. The tournament concluded the second and third stages of groups, with some teams solidifying themselves at either the top or bottom of the bracket.

14 Aug
Otomo
Tarik Steps Away from VALORANT Co-Streaming after 4 Years

Tarik Steps Away from VALORANT Co-Streaming after 4 Years

Tarik is taking a break from VALORANT watch parties after four years of streaming, with plans to return to gaming content at a later date.

14 Aug
Sofia Guimarães
PCIFIC Esports Set the Record for Most Consecutive Losses in VCT History

PCIFIC Esports Set the Record for Most Consecutive Losses in VCT History

After their loss against Joblife at the VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2 Play-Ins, Turkish VALORANT organization PCIFIC has set the record for the most consecutive losses in a single season.  The team broke Detonation FocusMe’s record of 13 last week after losing to FireFlux Esports. They also currently have a 17-match losing streak if the losses in the EWC EMEA Qualifier are counted

13 Aug
Ganesh Jadhav
The International 2026 Day 1 Recap: Europe Dominates All Other Regions

The International 2026 Day 1 Recap: Europe Dominates All Other Regions

The International 2026 is finally here! The 16 best Dota 2 teams in the world will compete for their chance to lift the coveted Aegis of Champions. The first day of the event has concluded and unsurprisingly, the strongest region in Dota 2 remains the one to beat.

13 Aug
Otomo
Overwatch Season 4: All Battle Pass Rewards

Overwatch Season 4: All Battle Pass Rewards

The Overwatch Season 4 Battle Pass features a ton of new cosmetics, including hero skins, voice lines, emotes, and more. Read on to learn more about its free and premium rewards.

13 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
VALORANT Introduces Champions 2026 Anthem ‘If The Sun Burns Out Tonight’

VALORANT Introduces Champions 2026 Anthem ‘If The Sun Burns Out Tonight’

As VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Stage 2 enters the final weeks, we have our first glimpse of Champions 2026’s anthem titled — “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight”. Set to release globally this fall, let’s have our first look at it.

12 Aug
Foo Zen-Wen
EWC 2026 Launches One-of-one Faker x Chovy Collectible

EWC 2026 Launches One-of-one Faker x Chovy Collectible

The Esports World Cup is auctioning a one-of-a-kind handmade chessboard played on and signed by Faker and Chovy, with proceeds going toward player wellbeing initiatives.

12 Aug
Sofia Guimarães
Easiest Carry Heroes To Grind MMR In Dota 2 Patch 7.41e

Easiest Carry Heroes To Grind MMR In Dota 2 Patch 7.41e

Valve has recently squashed MMR for Immortal players in Dota 2. After years of inflation, MMR is brought back down to meaningful numbers. The result is much shorter queue times and an easier grind to make it to the leaderboards.

12 Aug
Otomo
Stewie2K Finalises CS2 Roster Project with Cerq and Steel

Stewie2K Finalises CS2 Roster Project with Cerq and Steel

Former Major winner Stewie2K has locked in his organization-less Counter-Strike 2 project, Without a Roof, confirming a permanent starting five alongside a new coaching addition.

12 Aug
Kaustavmani Choudhury
The International 2026: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

The International 2026: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

The International 2026 is finally about to start, and we will show you everything you need to know about the tournament in our preview article. Take a look to understand how the tournament is organized, which teams are taking part in the event, and when every stage will begin.

11 Aug
Eric Oliveira
Overwatch Season 4 Patch Notes: D.Mon Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, and More

Overwatch Season 4 Patch Notes: D.Mon Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, and More

Overwatch Season 4 is live, introducing a brand new hero and various hero balance changes, among other updates. Read on to learn more.

11 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
New LoL Skin Heartsong Seraphine: Splash Art, Release Date, Price, and More

New LoL Skin Heartsong Seraphine: Splash Art, Release Date, Price, and More

Heartsong Seraphine, along with Ocean Song Jinx and Soraka, will arrive in League of Legends with Patch 26.17. Proceeds from Heartsong Seraphine will support the Riot Games Social Impact Fund.

11 Aug
Sofia Guimarães
Who's Winning Rainbow Six Siege EWC 2026: Playoffs Preview and Predictions

Who's Winning Rainbow Six Siege EWC 2026: Playoffs Preview and Predictions

The Rainbow Six Siege competition at the Esports World Cup 2026 has reached its final stretch. With Phases 1 and 2 along with the Group Stages now complete, the top eight teams in the world are set to descend on the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, battling for a share of the $2 million USD prize pool, valuable EWC Club points, and — most critically — a coveted spot at the Six Invitational 2027.

11 Aug
Kaustavmani Choudhury
What's New in Overwatch Season 4: Battle Pass Revamp, New Rank, Map Reworks, and More

What's New in Overwatch Season 4: Battle Pass Revamp, New Rank, Map Reworks, and More

Overwatch Season 4 will introduce a brand new hero, core map reworks, Battle Pass revamp, new Mythic skins, and much more. Read on for a full breakdown.

11 Aug
Adarsh J. Kumar
New CS2 Patch Hints at a Rebuilt Overwatch & Anti-Cheat Systems

New CS2 Patch Hints at a Rebuilt Overwatch & Anti-Cheat Systems

Something is brewing inside Counter-Strike 2, and it just got a whole lot more real. A fresh 42MB update dropped today with references to a "VacNet Labeling Portal," complete with its own logo and what looks like a dedicated web address at counter-strike.net/vacnet.

11 Aug
Thales Costa