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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
EWC 2026 Paris Tickets on Sale: Venue, Prices, and More

EWC 2026 Paris Tickets on Sale: Venue, Prices, and More

Tickets for the Esports World Cup 2026 are now live. Following the venue change, all previous ticket holders have been refunded, and new ticketing information is available.

29 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
Xeppaa departs from Cloud9 after five years; FireBallOps joins

Xeppaa departs from Cloud9 after five years; FireBallOps joins

Cloud9 has announced the departure of VALORANT pro Erick “Xeppaa” Bach from the organization. This partnership, which kicked off in 2021 with CS, lasted 5 years and two esports titles.

29 May
Ganesh Jadhav
VCT EMEA Introduces ‘Studio Stage’ Ahead of Stage 2

VCT EMEA Introduces ‘Studio Stage’ Ahead of Stage 2

A long-requested schedule update is finally coming to VCT EMEA for Stage 2 later in July.  As part of the schedule expansion plans for Stage 2 later this year, VCT EMEA has announced the inclusion of weekend matches throughout Stage 2. According to the press release, this is part of their effort to better optimize fan experience in anticipation of the increased number of teams set to attend in Stage 2.

29 May
Foo Zen-Wen
StarCraft II Patch 5.0.16 PTR: Economy, Protoss Warpgate, and Balance Changes

StarCraft II Patch 5.0.16 PTR: Economy, Protoss Warpgate, and Balance Changes

StarCraft II’s PTR patch 5.0.16 changes the economy, core Protoss mechanics, and several Zerg and Terran tools. Starting workers drop from 12 to 8, mineral and gas values are rebalanced, and Warpgate research moves to the Gateway while speeding up regular Gateway production. Zerg loses supply and creep speed but gains cheaper armor and stronger spellcasters, and Terran Ghosts become higher impact with improved control. The patch also adds many visual and control fixes that make fights easier to read

29 May
André Guaraldo
Cypher's Shooting Camera Bug Is Back in VALORANT After Patch 12.10

Cypher's Shooting Camera Bug Is Back in VALORANT After Patch 12.10

VALORANT players have had quite the surprise after Patch 12.10 dropped: Cypher's Spycam can shoot again. One of the game's most notorious bugs from the closed beta days has crawled its way back into the live servers, and the community is not taking it well.

28 May
Thales Costa
LoL Worlds 2026 Tickets Guide: Fan First Access, Sale Dates, and Venues

LoL Worlds 2026 Tickets Guide: Fan First Access, Sale Dates, and Venues

Riot Games has officially unveiled ticketing details for the League of Legends World Championship 2026, outlining a structured rollout that prioritizes verified fans while aiming to curb bot-driven purchases ahead of one of esports’ biggest global events.

28 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Knight and BLG dominate the 2026 LPL Split 2 Awards

Knight and BLG dominate the 2026 LPL Split 2 Awards

Bilibili Gaming (BLG) may have finished first in Group Ascend, but their current domination of the LPL doesn't stop there. The reigning First Stand Champions completely swept the 2026 LPL Split 2 Awards, claiming all First Team All-Pro positions as well as the MVP and Coaching Staff of the Regular Season awards.

28 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
VALORANT Masters London Tier List: All 12 Teams Ranked

VALORANT Masters London Tier List: All 12 Teams Ranked

VCT Stage 1 is in the books, and the 12 teams heading to VALORANT Masters London have been set. From regional powerhouses to first-time international qualifiers, here's how every team stacks up ahead of the tournament.

28 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury
League of Legends Season 2 Act II: Everything Coming to the Rift

League of Legends Season 2 Act II: Everything Coming to the Rift

League of Legends Season 2, 2026 is loading up Act II with a dense slate of updates, from competitive queue changes to ARAM overhauls and a packed cosmetic calendar. Here is what players can expect when the patch drops.

28 May
Thales Costa
VALORANT Masters London 2026 Swiss Stage Pick’Em Guide: Rewards, Predictions, and More

VALORANT Masters London 2026 Swiss Stage Pick’Em Guide: Rewards, Predictions, and More

Right, it’s Pick’Em time. VALORANT Masters London is just around the corner, and we have 12 teams coming into the second international event of the year. Plenty of fresh faces, a couple of repeat offenders. In the Swiss Stage, 8 teams — meaning the 2nd and 3rd seeds from each of the 4 leagues — will face off first. Let’s have a look:

27 May
Foo Zen-Wen
Overwatch Celebrates 10 Years With Special Anniversary Legendary Loot Box

Overwatch Celebrates 10 Years With Special Anniversary Legendary Loot Box

Overwatch has released a brand‑new Legendary 10‑Year Anniversary Loot Box that rewards players with four Legendary skins from previous seasons. Here's how you can get it.

26 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
LGD Gaming Hops to South America

LGD Gaming Hops to South America

After leaving their Dota 2 project in a hiatus in 2024, LGD Gaming is finally back and they decided to region-hop against the current going west to South America instead of the usual hop to the east.

26 May
Eric Oliveira
The International 2026 Invites Are Out!

The International 2026 Invites Are Out!

Valve has released the list of invites for this year's International. Seven Dota 2 teams are directly invited to the tournament. This leaves the nine remaining slots to be given out through qualifiers.

26 May
Otomo
G2 Esports Are the First LEC Team to Qualify for MSI 2026

G2 Esports Are the First LEC Team to Qualify for MSI 2026

Even when things don't seem to be going their way, G2 Esports still seem to pull through. In a roller coaster of a match in the Upper Bracket Finals of the 2026 LEC Spring Playoffs, G2 overcame an 0-2 deficit to complete the reverse sweep over Movistar KOI and secure their spot at MSI 2026.

26 May
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
VCT Americas Heads To Brazil For The First Time In Stage 2

VCT Americas Heads To Brazil For The First Time In Stage 2

The VCT Americas 2026 Stage 2 Finals weekend is set to be held in Sao Paulo, a first for Brazil. Here's everything we know so far.

25 May
Adarsh J. Kumar
IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Only Stage 1 Pick'Ems Guide You Need

IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Only Stage 1 Pick'Ems Guide You Need

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is almost here, and with it comes one of the most exciting traditions in all of CS2: the Pick'Ems Challenge. Stage 1 kicks off on June 2, and it's time to lock in your predictions before the server goes live. We've done the homework so you don't have to: here's our IEM Cologne Major Stage 1 Pick'Ems Guide!

25 May
Thales Costa
IEM Cologne Major 2026: Format, Teams, What to Expect, and More

IEM Cologne Major 2026: Format, Teams, What to Expect, and More

After 10 long years, the prestigious Major returns to the Cathedral of Counter-Strike. Starting June 2, the 32 teams will clash at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 for a shot at lifting the Major trophy at the legendary LANXESS Arena. The competition spans three weeks and four stages. The first three stages are 16-team Swiss rounds, followed by an 8-team single-Elimination bracket.

25 May
Ganesh Jadhav
Esports Nations Cup 2026: Rainbow Six Siege Direct Invite Rosters Revealed

Esports Nations Cup 2026: Rainbow Six Siege Direct Invite Rosters Revealed

The road to Riyadh is officially underway. The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 has revealed the 12 national rosters that have earned direct invitations to the Rainbow Six Siege competition, which is set to take place from November 18–22, 2026, as part of the wider ENC event running November 2–29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

25 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury