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After a long year of dominance, for the first time, Tundra Esports and Team Falcons did not get seeded in the BLAST Slam VI Playoffs. Right after failing to get seeded Tundra also lost against Heroic in the Play-In.

The Counter-Strike 2 competition at the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) will be one of 24 featured titles. The CS2 event is scheduled for August 19–24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will host 32 international teams.

Riot Games is giving players another reason to celebrate the Year of the Horse. The developers have officially revealed the "Run It Back: Lunar 26" capsule, a special edition of the fan-favorite bundle series designed to coincide with the Lunar New Year festivities.

Alchemist is built around one idea: getting rich faster than anyone else. His kit rewards clean farming, smart timing, and strong decision-making. When played well, he turns early gold into constant pressure and long-term value for the entire team. This Dota 2 Alchemist Guide explains how the hero works, why his chemical theme matters in gameplay, and how to use his abilities, items, and timings to control a match. Understanding Alchemist’s Core Identity Alchemist is a carry who bends themore

Counter-Strike 2’s Wingman mode offers a fast-paced 2v2 competitive experience built on the same ranking framework as standard Competitive matchmaking. Players can progress through 18 total ranks – from Silver I to Global Elite – with consistency, smart play, and strong coordination with a teammate.

Less than a month after its official release, Riot Games has announced significant layoffs affecting the development team of its fighting game, 2XKO. The announcement, made on February 9, 2026, signals a strategic pivot for the title as the publisher attempts to stabilize the game’s future following a launch that seemingly fell short of internal expectations.

It has been a hectic Group Stage at this year's LCK Cup, one that included the elimination of Hanwha Life's new superteam sooner than anyone would have expected. After Group Baron claimed the win over Group Elder, the time has come to up the stakes as the 2026 LCK Cup Playoffs kick off this Thursday, February 12.

Doc is one of the most important Operators in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction. He brings medical support, combat experience, and scientific insight into a battlefield shaped by an alien parasite. As a REACT Operator unlocked by default, Doc is often one of the first characters players learn. His role goes far beyond healing teammates. He represents REACT’s struggle to contain the Archæan threat while keeping operators alive in impossible conditions. Who Is Doc? Gustave “Doc” Kateb is a trainedmore

It has been a roller coaster of a ride, but the Regular Season at the 2026 LEC Versus has finally drawn to a close. With all eight playoffs teams decided, fan favorites of Los Ratones missed out on their chance to compete for the trophy, putting an end to their LEC journey.

Team Vitality has been crowned the IEM Krakow 2026 champion after defeating FURIA in a thrilling four-map final. FURIA took an early lead in the Grand Finals, but Vitality's three-map rally clinched them the trophy.

Counter-Strike 2 is the latest title confirmed for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. The road to Riyadh will begin with over 3,000 teams and 15,000 players competing in national qualifiers, culminating in a final showdown where 24 national teams will battle for glory from November 10 to 15.

Tomorrow, February 8th, FURIA and Team Vitality meet in the IEM Krakow 2026 grand final at the Tauron Arena. It's a best-of-five for $400,000 and crucial Valve Regional Standings points. Both squads took wildly different routes to get here, however, both have legitimate reasons to believe the trophy is theirs.

We may still have one full day of games left to go, but the new-look Karmine Corp are already set to finish the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season as the region's #1 team. With a current record of 8-2 and a favorable head-to-head against the next-best team — NAVI — KC will arrive in playoffs as the number one seed for a chance to come away with their second LEC trophy.

The IEM Krakow 2026 semifinals are set to deliver a heavyweight showdown tomorrow as Brazilian squad FURIA takes on the Russian roster Team Spirit at 14:45 CET. After surviving a brutal quarterfinal, FURIA now faces one of Europe's most consistent rosters in a match that could define their tournament.

If you're a Dota 2 fan, you might have noticed the lack of Team Secret in recent tournaments. The organization last appeared in the middle of 2025, competing for several qualifiers but failing to make it far in any of them. And today the organization revealed that it will go on hiatus for now. While not shutting the door completely on Dota 2, Secret announced that they are no longer seeking a new roster. Instead, the organization will take amore

The group stage has finally concluded, and the storylines for the Six Invitational 2026 could not be more dramatic. Last night, fans witnessed perhaps the biggest upset of the tournament so far: G2 Esports managed to claw their way back from the brink, dispatching a FaZe Clan roster that looked to be in championship-winning form. With that victory, G2 secured their spot in the final 16, setting the stage for a ruthless playoff bracket.

Team Vitality is set to face MOUZ at the Tauron Arena later today in the IEM Krakow semifinals. The winner will advance to the Grand Final to face either FURIA or Team Spirit.

With Patch 26.03 now live, the Solo Queue meta in League of Legends continues to evolve. This early-season update brought a large number of changes that shifted champion power levels across all roles, rewarding picks that can consistently pressure opponents, scale effectively, and snowball advantages into wins. Without further ado, here's our look at the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.03 in every role.

Riot Games Brazil dives into Brazilian Carnival with a massive 8-hour League of Legends live stream alongside KengaZ creators this Friday (Feb 6, 4PM). Expect quirky LoL challenges, festive costumes, and live fan interaction on YouTube.

Sion wins games by forcing fights on his terms. He takes space, threatens long crowd control, and keeps pressure even after he “dies.” If you want a tank that can start chaos and still matter when focused, Sion fits that job. This League of Legends Sion Guide covers his lore identity, what each ability does, and how to plan fights around his strengths and limits. What Sion Does in a Game Sion is a frontline champion built to start fightsmore