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VALORANT Solarstride skin bundle introduces new skins to the Vandal, the Guardian, and a flamethrower melee weapon in Patch 12.02.

Blizzard's limited-time Crisis in the Timeways Hearthstone event runs February 3-10, 2026. Earn exclusive rewards including the Lunar Lunara Druid hero skin and card packs.

Fnatic found themselves in a repeated matchup against another Turkish roster following their loss in Week 1 to BBL. Faced against FUT, it was imperative for Fnatic to begin winning if they wished to keep their dreams of Santiago qualification alive – and win they did. What began as a one-sided affair for Fnatic quickly shifted as FUT rallied back to force the series to go the full distance. While Fnatic eventually emerged as the victor, it was far from a clean win. Following the conclusion of their series, Strafe Esports sat down with Fnatic IGL and captain Jake “Boaster” Howlett to reflect on the close nature of the series, Fnatic’s run at Kickoff thus far, the challenges of the off-season, expectations carried by the roster, and so much more in this exclusive interview.

The Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) has launched the Road to EWC, a global qualifying circuit featuring connecting publisher leagues, international events, and grassroots qualifiers into one cohesive season-long journey to Riyadh.

Invoker is one of the hardest heroes to learn in Dota 2. He also has one of the widest toolkits in the game. He can disable, burst, scout, split push, and swing teamfights with the right spell order. He rewards practice more than almost any other hero. If you enjoy planning, fast execution, and learning patterns, Invoker gives you endless room to improve. Why Invoker Feels Different Invoker does not level normal spells. He levels three orbs—Quas, Wex, and Exort—andmore

IEM Kraków 2026 moves into the playoffs with six top teams left standing. We break down the format, schedule, and favorites to win the inaugural CS2 title of the year.

There has been a shoft in leadership behind the scenes at Ubisoft, as Joshua Mills takes the helm as Creative Director for Rainbow Six Siege, replacing Alexander Karpazis who served in the role for the past four years. The leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment, just ahead of the 2026 Six Invitational and the game's highly anticipated Year 11 content.

Team Falcons' disappointing run at IEM Krakow 2026 came to an end today as MOUZ secured a crucial victory in a decisive elimination match, clinching the final Tauron Arena playoffs berth. The loss marks another chapter in what has become an increasingly frustrating narrative for the Saudi-backed organization.

VALORANT Patch 12.02 targets two Agents: Harbor and Reyna. Harbor gets positive tweaks to establish him as a viable Controller, while Reyna absorbs several nerfs to reduce her ranked dominance.

Riot Games has announced the inaugural VALORANT EMEA Clash, scheduled for February 16-25. The event will field 12 teams - six from VCT EMEA and six from EMEA Challenger circuits - competing in parallel double-elimination brackets.

Rooters in Rainbow Six Siege are enemies built to control space and punish slow reactions. They trap, immobilize, and isolate players, turning small mistakes into serious threats. This article explains what Rooters are, where they come from, how they behave, and how they function during gameplay. It focuses on their role across the Outbreak event and Rainbow Six Extraction. Understanding Rooters Rooters are organisms created by the Chimera Parasite to quickly corner and immobilize threats. Their design favors control overmore

When ESL initially sent out the invites to IEM Krakow 2026, the Counter-Strike world held its breath. The tournament, a successor to the legendary Katowice events, promised the return of two of the game's most iconic figures. Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev and Denis "electroNic" Sharipov—the duo that brought Natus Vincere its first Major title in Stockholm—were back on the server together. But they weren't wearing the yellow and black of NaVi. Instead, they donned the colors of BC.Game, a Central American-based crypto gambling organization that had bought its way into the conversation not through organic growth, but through aggressive acquisition.

paiN Gaming is back and ready to take another crack at the top level of Dota 2 competition. The Brazilian organization signed Peru Rejects, immediately qualifying for two major LAN events in the next two months. This is the first time paiN has fielded a Dota 2 roster in nearly six years. Their last lineup was released on April, 2020. paiN Gaming signs Peru Rejects after several impressive qualifier runes For over a year now, Heroic was seen as themore

After a lot of effort and teamwork, Aurora Gaming were crowned the FISSURE Universe Episode 8 Champions. Aurora flipped the game against their enemies multiple times during the tournament.

Grenades are a core part of what makes Counter-Strike 2 a tactical shooter rather than just a game of aim. From smokes and flashes to molotovs and HE grenades, proper utility usage can completely change how a round plays out. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about CS2 nades, starting with how to set up an effective practice server using the built-in tools like the grenade camera, infinite ammo, and infinite warmup. It also covers the best settings for practicing consistent line-ups, where to find reliable utility guides and workshop maps, and how to choose line-ups that actually work in real matches. Finally, the guide outlines a practical routine to help you practice efficiently, understand grenade physics, and confidently apply utility in competitive games.

Ekko stands out as a champion built around time, choice, and control. He is a prodigy from Zaun who bends moments to survive fights that should be impossible. To enemies, his success looks effortless. In reality, it comes from seeing many outcomes and choosing the best one. This article explains Ekko's origins, how his abilities work, and why his design rewards precision and planning. It focuses on lore, gameplay mechanics, and how both connect into a single identity. Ekko’s Originmore

The BLAST Slam VI brings the series to Malta and 12 teams will fight for their share of a million dollar prize. Let's take a look at how was the event organized and how the schedule was organized.

Earlier today, February 1st, Patrick "PatMen" Mendoza set a VCT record for the highest ACS on a single map. Playing against Detonation FocusMe, the former Paper Rex and current Global Esports player put up a statistical masterpiece that helped his team dominate the first map. PatMen’s Statistical Masterpiece: 516 ACS // 6.4 K/D // 100% KAST Facing each other in the 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff middle bracket, Global Esports faced Detonation FocusMe. But what happened on Breeze wasn’t foreseen bymore

Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) have been eliminated from the LCK Cup 2026 following their loss to Gen.G this morning. This elimination also means that the reigning champions from last year’s First Stand will not be in attendance this year to defend their title.

Nobody saw this coming. FUT Esports walked into IEM Krakow 2026 as heavy underdogs against FURIA, and walked out with a stunning 2-0 victory that left everyone speechless.