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The Biggest Winners Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41d

The Biggest Winners Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41d

Dota 2 Patch 7.41d has dropped right in the middle of the BLAST Slam VII playoffs and, despite the small adjustments, it might interfere with the current meta heading into the Esports World Cup.

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Eric Oliveira
NRG Choke a 12-0 Lead to Crash Out of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1

NRG Choke a 12-0 Lead to Crash Out of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1

The day has gone from bad to worse for North American Counter-Strike fans. After Team Liquid’s elimination earlier today, NRG, the second NA squad, blew a 12-0 lead on the final map. Resulting in the team’s exit from the IEM Cologne Major 2026.

11h
Ganesh Jadhav
IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Only Stage 2 Pick'Em Challenge Guide You Need

IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Only Stage 2 Pick'Em Challenge Guide You Need

Stage 1 is in the books, and now the real pressure begins. The IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 is set to run from June 6 to 9, and it's time to lock in your predictions before the server fires up again. We've broken it all down so you don't have to: here's our IEM Cologne Major Stage 2 Pick'Ems Guide!

11h
Thales Costa
Fnatic and KRIMZ Go Their Separate Ways After 10 Years Together

Fnatic and KRIMZ Go Their Separate Ways After 10 Years Together

It is the kind of news that makes you stop scrolling. Fnatic has officially parted ways with Freddy "KRIMZ" Johansson after more than a decade together, one of the longest player-organization partnerships in Counter-Strike history. The Swedish rifler joined the black-and-orange banner in 2014 and, aside from a brief two-month stint with GODSENT in late 2016, never left. That chapter is now closed.

14h
Thales Costa

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Astini: "SA EWC qualifiers is infested with hacks"

Astini: "SA EWC qualifiers is infested with hacks"

Astini has been calling out the use of cheats in the Esports World Cup South American Qualifiers since June 2 and demonstrating his claims on Twitter using clips from plays he considers suspicious.

15h
Eric Oliveira
Movistar KOI vs Karmine Corp Preview: Spaniards Take on the French for a Spot at MSI 2026

Movistar KOI vs Karmine Corp Preview: Spaniards Take on the French for a Spot at MSI 2026

The most heated rivalry in the LEC is back for another chapter! Movistar KOI vs Karmine Corp will decide which team will face G2 Esports in the 2026 LEC Spring Grand Finals, but perhaps more importantly, the winner will secure the final LEC spot at MSI 2026. Here's everything you need to know before Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp clash on Saturday, June 6.

15h
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Gorgc On Esports Gambling: "Everybody's Salary Is Propped Up By It"

Gorgc On Esports Gambling: "Everybody's Salary Is Propped Up By It"

Gorgc discussed the recent public backlash that Artour "Arteezy" Babaev received for discussing taking on gambling sponsors in his stream.

21h
Otomo
TORONTOTOKYO Is Out Of OG!

TORONTOTOKYO Is Out Of OG!

Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Khertek is out of OG, after barely two months with the orginization. This is quite a move by the squad, as they are now without an offlaner, with only a month to the Esports World Cup on the way.

5 Jun
Otomo
Team Spirit Coaches to Miss Stage 2 of IEM Cologne Major 2026

Team Spirit Coaches to Miss Stage 2 of IEM Cologne Major 2026

Team Spirit's IEM Cologne Major 2026 campaign faces an early setback as both coaches, hally and S0tF1k, miss Stage 2 due to hospitalization and visa issues. With no coach behind the team, IGL magixx must take on added responsibility as Spirit aim to secure their place in the LANXESS Arena. The situation presents an unexpected challenge for one of the tournament favorites and a crucial test of the squad's resilience.

4 Jun
Ganesh Jadhav
KSI Becomes First 'Original' in New Football Game 'GOALS'

KSI Becomes First 'Original' in New Football Game 'GOALS'

‘GOALS’ is a new online football game title designed by its namesake studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Framed as a free-to-play, competitive, online title, ‘GOALS’ seeks to enter the competitive sports-esport cross-section with the tagline as the “next evolution of football gaming experiences”.

4 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen
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

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