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Buenos Aires and Shanghai to Reportedly Host CS2 Majors in 2027

Buenos Aires and Shanghai to Reportedly Host CS2 Majors in 2027

Counter-Strike is set to take its Majors to Argentina for the first time, as Buenos Aires will reportedly host the first Major of 2027. Shanghai, meanwhile, will seemingly be host to the second Major.

16 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
T1 vs Hanwha Life Esports Preview: Gumayusi and Peyz Clash to Start the Season

T1 vs Hanwha Life Esports Preview: Gumayusi and Peyz Clash to Start the Season

They may have won three consecutive World Championships together, but that's all in the past now that Gumayusi and his former T1 teammates of Faker, Oner, and Keria will be facing each other in an official LCK match for the first time ever.

15 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
LEC Roadshows Return in 2026 with 6 Arena Events Announced

LEC Roadshows Return in 2026 with 6 Arena Events Announced

The LEC (League of Legends European Championship) has announced a return for the fan-favourite Roadshows for the 2026 season – this time with 5 events planned throughout the year. Once again, the LEC has partnered with Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp for these events, allowing them to determine the venues.

15 Jan
Foo Zen-Wen
Razer Announced as Latest Partner for VCT EMEA in Multi-Year Deal

Razer Announced as Latest Partner for VCT EMEA in Multi-Year Deal

As the countdown to Kickoff continues, VALORANT Esports EMEA has just announced a multiyear partnership with Razer as the official gaming chair partner for 2026 and 2027. The partnership will extend to both VCT EMEA as well as Game Changers EMEA.

15 Jan
Foo Zen-Wen
Winning Tips and Strategies | League of Legends Karma Guide

Winning Tips and Strategies | League of Legends Karma Guide

Karma stands as one of the clearest expressions of Ionia’s spiritual ideals. She carries the memories of countless past lives and channels that wisdom into protection, control, and sustained pressure. This League of Legends Karma Guide explains her abilities, item choices, and practical play patterns for consistent results in real matches. Understanding Karma’s Role Karma functions as a mage-support who thrives on tempo. She rewards frequent spell use, accurate positioning, and smart timing of Mantra. Her kit allows her tomore

15 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
1v1 Duels: VCT 2026 Introduces Skirmish Side Selection

1v1 Duels: VCT 2026 Introduces Skirmish Side Selection

VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) has eliminated the randomness of coin tosses for the 2026 season, introducing a 1v1 Skirmish format that puts player skill at the center to determine map and side selection priority. Starting with the 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff on January 22, equally seeded teams will send one player each into a pure aim duel to determine who gains the crucial advantage in pick-and-ban phases.​ Rules and Mechanics The new Skirmish Side Selection system operates under straightforward rulesmore

14 Jan
Thales Costa
LoL Patch 26.02 Preview: Viego Buffs, Malphite Nerfs, and More!

LoL Patch 26.02 Preview: Viego Buffs, Malphite Nerfs, and More!

The new season of League of Legends has brought lots of changes to the game. Now, LoL Patch 26.02 will set out to tone down some of the champions that have benefited the most from the latest updates, and buff others that have fallen out of favor.

14 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

With BLAST Bounty underway, Krakow in the pipeline, and the PGL Cluj-Napoca teams announcement, we have officially kicked off the 2026 season of Counter-Strike esports. This time, Cluj-Napoca will host 16 of the biggest names in CS esports to become the TOs most stacked event to date.

14 Jan
Ganesh Jadhav
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Max Money, Max Win: Understanding the CS2 In-Game Economy

Max Money, Max Win: Understanding the CS2 In-Game Economy

Short on cash in-game? Not enough money for the big green? You're probably mismanaging your in-game economy, leading to more bad buys than you need to suffer. There are plenty of guides and obvious signs out there when your shots aren't landing. But one of the biggest core skills to learn for new players to Counter-Strike 2 is managing your economy.

14 Jan
Foo Zen-Wen
Why Slardar Remains One of Dota 2’s Deadliest Initiators

Why Slardar Remains One of Dota 2’s Deadliest Initiators

Slardar is a physical damage hero built to hunt targets and force fights. He relies on speed, vision, and armor reduction to control the map and pressure enemy cores. When played correctly, Slardar turns small openings into decisive kills and keeps opponents exposed at all times. Read further to learn how Slardar works, why his abilities matter, and how to play him effectively from early game to late game. Understanding Slardar’s Role Slardar fills several roles at once. He canmore

14 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
LCS Lock-In 2026: Schedule, Format, Opening Matchups, Tickets, and More

LCS Lock-In 2026: Schedule, Format, Opening Matchups, Tickets, and More

After a one-year absence, the LCS is back for 2026 with loads of changes. To kick things off, the 2026 LCS Lock-In Tournament will bring back the action as teams battle for the first trophy of the year and the chance to represent the region at this year's first international stop: First Stand.

14 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Hearthstone Patch 34.4 Brings Dual-Class Decks, Arena Refresh, and Time-Bending Mini-Set Changes

Hearthstone Patch 34.4 Brings Dual-Class Decks, Arena Refresh, and Time-Bending Mini-Set Changes

Hearthstone Patch 34.4 lands with the Echoes of the Infinite mini-set, introducing dual-class cards that shake up deck-building and class identity. The update also refreshes Arena with Taverns of Time, adds new cosmetics and limited-time events, and delivers a round of important bug fixes and polish.

13 Jan
André Guaraldo
Major Finalist FaZe Eliminated on the First Day of BLAST Bounty 2026

Major Finalist FaZe Eliminated on the First Day of BLAST Bounty 2026

2026 wasn't supposed to start like this for FaZe Clan AT ALL.  After clawing their way to the grand finals of the Budapest Major just weeks ago, the team walked into BLAST Bounty Season 1 as heavy favorites against JW's EYEBALLERS. Reality hit hard when the Swedish underdogs eliminated them 2-1 in the opening round. Ninety-four percent of fans predicted FaZe would cruise through this matchup. They weren't exactly wrong at first, FaZe went 13-6 on Ancient and looked readymore

13 Jan
Thales Costa
Making an Entrance: Amaru in Rainbow Six Siege

Making an Entrance: Amaru in Rainbow Six Siege

Amaru is one of the most unconventional attackers in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. Her speed, vertical access, and high-risk entry style separate her from most operators. She rewards decisiveness and map knowledge while punishing hesitation. This article covers Amaru’s background, her psychological profile, and how the Garra Hook shapes her gameplay role. The focus stays on accuracy, clarity, and practical understanding. Who Is Amaru? Amaru’s real name is Azucena Rocío Quispe. She was born in Cojata, Peru, and grewmore

13 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
How to Make a Private Match in CS2

How to Make a Private Match in CS2

This guide explains everything you need to know about CS2 matchmaking, including ranked and unranked modes, private matches, and custom lobbies. Learn how to play with friends, host private games, customize settings, use console commands, and troubleshoot common matchmaking issues for the best Counter-Strike 2 experience.

13 Jan
Ganesh Jadhav
TitaN Suspended from paiN Gaming after several Sexual Harassment Allegations

TitaN Suspended from paiN Gaming after several Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Brazilian League of Legends scene just exploded. Alexandre "TitaN" Lima, player for paiN Gaming, has been indefinitely suspended from the organization after five women, including his ex-girlfriend, streamer Gabzuski, confirmed they're taking legal action against the player. The allegations are serious. According to reports, the accusations involve alleged illegal sharing of intimate content and sexual harassment. The incidents reportedly occurred during different periods of relationships with the player. How It All Came Out It all started when Gabriela Zambrozuski,more

12 Jan
Thales Costa
LCS 2026 Season Returns with New Americas Cup, Road Shows, Fantasy Update, and More

LCS 2026 Season Returns with New Americas Cup, Road Shows, Fantasy Update, and More

After a one-year-long rebrand, the LCS is back for 2026. This time, though, the North American league is implementing an updated format made up of three streamlined splits, more road shows outside of Los Angeles, a new cross-region Americas Cup, an updated LCS Fantasy app, and more as the LCS looks to return to its previous heights. Let's go ahead and take a look at everything new coming with the LCS 2026 season. Three Split-Structure for the LCS 2026 Seasonmore

12 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Gen.G Ruler fined by the LCK for in-game verbal abuse

Gen.G Ruler fined by the LCK for in-game verbal abuse

Just days before the start of the 2026 LCK Cup, Gen.G's Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk has already been handed his first blow. The veteran AD carry has been fined 800,000 KRW (rougly $550) for in-game verbal abuse instances found in his ranked account.

12 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Spirit and Steel: Abilities of Yone in League of Legends

Spirit and Steel: Abilities of Yone in League of Legends

Yone in League of Legends is a champion built around duality. His story, damage profile, and abilities all reflect a split between the physical and the spiritual. He is a melee skirmisher who relies on precise timing, layered mechanics, and short windows of power. This article explains Yone’s lore and abilities in clear terms. Each section focuses on how his kit works and how the pieces connect during gameplay. Who Yone Is in League of Legends Yone was once amore

12 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
Minecraft Builder Recreates CS2's Train and Sees it Ported Back to Counter-Strike

Minecraft Builder Recreates CS2's Train and Sees it Ported Back to Counter-Strike

_Codre_, a Minecraft creator, spent 62 hours rebuilding Counter-Strike 2's iconic Train map in full blocky glory. Then, w1tcher, another talented creator, ported it right back into CS2 as a fully playable map. What started as a creative Minecraft project turned into one of the coolest community crossovers in recent memory. The journey began when Minecraft builder Codre took on the challenge of recreating CS2's revamped Train map block by block. We're talking about a meticulous 15-day build that capturedmore

11 Jan
Thales Costa