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G2 Esports Brings Fantasy Webcomic Red Aura to Global Audiences on WEBTOON

G2 Esports Brings Fantasy Webcomic Red Aura to Global Audiences on WEBTOON

G2 Esports, one of the world's most recognisable names in competitive gaming, is stepping further into the world of original entertainment with the English-language global launch of its fantasy-action webcomic, Red Aura, on WEBTOON. The series goes live on Saturday, June 6, under the platform's prestigious WEBTOON Originals label.

4 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Esports or Stock Market? Valve's New CS2 Sticker System Makes Top 100 Cologne 2026 Stickers Cost $19,447!

Esports or Stock Market? Valve's New CS2 Sticker System Makes Top 100 Cologne 2026 Stickers Cost $19,447!

Buying one of each of the 100 most expensive CS2 Cologne 2026 stickers now costs $19,447.37. Valve removed capsules, introduced a token-based Major Shop with dynamic pricing, and tied revenue to rankings. The community is calling it a paywall that turned collecting into speculation. This article examines how the new system concentrates wealth at the top, hides pricing algorithms in a black box, and prices casual fans out of Major sticker culture.

4 Jun
André Guaraldo
CoD Black Ops 7 Season 4 Update: New Modes, Battle Pass Rewards, and Patch Notes Overview

CoD Black Ops 7 Season 4 Update: New Modes, Battle Pass Rewards, and Patch Notes Overview

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 4 starts on June 4 with new 6v6 maps, modes and Endgame operations. The update also refreshes Zombies, Warzone, the Battle Pass and ranked rewards so players can follow every weapon, camo and seasonal unlock in one place.

3 Jun
André Guaraldo
League of Legends Patch 26.12 Preview: Ryze Nerfs, Jax Buffs, and More Ahead of MSI!

League of Legends Patch 26.12 Preview: Ryze Nerfs, Jax Buffs, and More Ahead of MSI!

League of Legends Patch 26.12 is right around the corner, and it looks to shake things up. The new LoL update will deliver important changes to priority picks and power rankings for both Solo Queue and pro play ahead of MSI 2026, particularly in the Mid and Top Lanes.  With several buffs and nerfs coming our way, let's take a look at some of the most important notes of LoL Patch 26.12 before it releases on June 10!

3 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
BLAST R6 Regional Leagues Stage 1 2026: Everything You Need to Know

BLAST R6 Regional Leagues Stage 1 2026: Everything You Need to Know

The R6 Esports 2026 season is in full swing following DarkZero's triumphant victory at BLAST R6 Salt Lake City, and now attention turns to Stage 1 of the Regional Leagues — the first major step on the road to the Esports World Cup in Paris. From schedules and formats to prize pools and EWC qualification spots, here is everything you need to know ahead of the competition.

3 Jun
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.11

Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.11

League of Legends Patch 26.11 marked the final update of Season 2 Act 1. With it, Riot buffed tank supports, several runes, the Mid Lane Role Quest, and more! If you're looking to climb the ranked ladder efficiently as the season wraps up, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.11.

3 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
LGD Gaming Does It Again: Qualified to the EWC Via Western European Qualifiers

LGD Gaming Does It Again: Qualified to the EWC Via Western European Qualifiers

LGD Gaming flipped the switch on the BLAST Slam VII Group Stage and while other teams rest, they managed to get a slot to the Esports World Cup through the Western European Qualifiers.

2 Jun
Eric Oliveira
PARIVISION Will Miss BLAST Slam VII Due to Visa Issues

PARIVISION Will Miss BLAST Slam VII Due to Visa Issues

PARIVISION had visa issues, and despite BLAST's help, they were unable to get to Copenhagen in time. This means that we have new seeds in the Playoffs, and Team Liquid escapes the jaws of elimination.

2 Jun
Eric Oliveira
All 16 Teams Attending VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026

All 16 Teams Attending VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026

The VALORANT regional qualifiers for the 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC) have now concluded — and we have our 16 teams set to attend Paris. Team Heretics returns to the EWC stage as the defending champions from last year. But for the majority of teams, they have had to battle through a lengthy set of qualifier games, all in hopes of qualifying for the tournament in July.

2 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen
Two Tickets, Six Contenders: Korea's Road to MSI Starts Now

Two Tickets, Six Contenders: Korea's Road to MSI Starts Now

The regular season grind is over. After nine grueling weeks across Rounds 1-2 of the LCK 2026 Season, six teams have punched their tickets to the LCK 2026 Road to MSI, the high-stakes qualifier that will decide which two Korean squads fly the flag at the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational

2 Jun
Thales Costa
Blizzard Makes Changes to Overwatch Anniversary Event Challenges After Player Backlash

Blizzard Makes Changes to Overwatch Anniversary Event Challenges After Player Backlash

Overwatch's Game Director has confirmed a revision to the requirements and duration of the 10th Anniversary Event's final challenge. Here are more details.

2 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

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

The 32 best CS2 teams in the world will convene in Germany for the IEM Cologne Major 2026 from June 2-21. Here's the tournament's schedule and livestream details.

1 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
1win Acquires Tundra Esports Dota 2 Squad

1win Acquires Tundra Esports Dota 2 Squad

Tundra Esports shared a surprise announcement today. Their Dota 2 roster was completely let go of and transferred to 1win.

1 Jun
Otomo
Sayang Interviews Astini About Team Nemesis

Sayang Interviews Astini About Team Nemesis

Sayang is a rising star in the Dota 2 community, and after interviewing Quinn Callahan, she sat down with Astini to discuss his thoughts, impressions, and hopes for Dota 2 and Team Nemesis.

31 May
Eric Oliveira
Ranking All Tier 3 Neutral Items in Dota 2 patch 7.41c

Ranking All Tier 3 Neutral Items in Dota 2 patch 7.41c

There have been a lot of changes to the system, and in this list we will look at the items themselves, without any enchantments.

31 May
Otomo
VCT Masters London 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

VCT Masters London 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

We’re headed for London for the second VALORANT Masters tournament of 2026. Set to run from June 6th to the 21st, 12 of the current best teams in the world will assemble in the Copper Box Arena for a chance to lift the trophy. Masters London will be held across 2 stages — Swiss and Playoffs — with 8 teams in attendance for each. We’ve delved into the format for the event, opening matchups, tier list for teams attending. Now we’ll cover the schedule for the entire Masters London in this viewer’s guide. Let’s get started.

31 May
Foo Zen-Wen
BLAST Slam VII: Group Stage, Play-In Results and Playoff Schedule

BLAST Slam VII: Group Stage, Play-In Results and Playoff Schedule

The BLAST Slam VII brought a lot of surprises and changes the professional scenario before the Esports World Cup. Let's take a look at which teams got past the Group Stage, the Play-In and who will get seeded on each stage of the tournament.

31 May
Eric Oliveira
VALORANT Rogue Bundle: Skins, Price, Release Date, and More

VALORANT Rogue Bundle: Skins, Price, Release Date, and More

The Rogue VALORANT skin collection is set to arrive with Patch 12.10, introducing skins for Operator, Vandal, Bandit, Bucky, and a Push Dagger Melee. Read on to learn more.

30 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
Fnatic Signs ENGH as New VALORANT Head Coach

Fnatic Signs ENGH as New VALORANT Head Coach

Fnatic has a new tactical architect. The iconic British organization officially confirmed the signing of Andrey "ENGH" Sholokhov as their new VALORANT Head Coach, bringing in one of EMEA's most experienced tactical minds at a time when the team desperately needs a fresh direction.

30 May
Thales Costa
LGD Gaming: From Ashes to BLAST Slam Playoffs

LGD Gaming: From Ashes to BLAST Slam Playoffs

South American Dota might not always be among the very best, but it is definitely entertaining, especially when we see LGD Gaming rising from the ashes of HEROIC straight into the BLAST Slam VII Playoffs.

30 May
Eric Oliveira