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BLG Sweeps Dplus KIA 3-0 to Reach Worlds 2026 Semifinals

BLG Sweeps Dplus KIA 3-0 to Reach Worlds 2026 Semifinals

BLG knocked out Swiss Stage 3-0 team Dplus KIA with a clean sweep and will face either T1 or Karmine Corp in the Worlds 2026 semifinals.

1h
Bruno Rodrigues
BrokenBlade Reportedly Exploring Options Outside G2 Esports for 2027

BrokenBlade Reportedly Exploring Options Outside G2 Esports for 2027

BrokenBlade's five-year G2 Esports stint could be ending as the top laner explores moves to Movistar KOI, NAVI, Fnatic and LYON.

2h
Bruno Rodrigues
T1 vs KC: Can the French Take Down the Worlds Champions?

T1 vs KC: Can the French Take Down the Worlds Champions?

Can Karmine Corp shock the world and take down reigning champions T1 in a high-stakes Worlds 2026 Quarterfinal showdown?

3h
Sofia Guimarães
FNATIC Part Ways With Alfajer After Four Years

FNATIC Part Ways With Alfajer After Four Years

Alfajer leaves FNATIC after four years, two international titles and a disappointing 2026 season. Gentle Mates is his reported next destination.

5h
Bruno Rodrigues

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LOUD Reportedly Reaches Verbal Agreement to Keep tkzin for VCT 2027

LOUD Reportedly Reaches Verbal Agreement to Keep tkzin for VCT 2027

Despite LOUD's farewell post, tkzin has reportedly agreed to stay for 2027 as the world champions prepare for several roster departures.

6h
Bruno Rodrigues
BLAST Rivals Fall 2026 Hong Kong: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

BLAST Rivals Fall 2026 Hong Kong: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

Before 32 CS2 teams congregate in Singapore, eight top squads will make a stop in Hong Kong for the penultimate tournament of the year — BLAST Rivals Fall 2026.

8h
Ganesh Jadhav
G2 Esports Terminates Perkz Contract Following Controversial Online Remarks

G2 Esports Terminates Perkz Contract Following Controversial Online Remarks

The organization faces an off-season rebuild, with changes expected across both its coaching staff and roster.

11h
Sofia Guimarães
Bilibili Gaming Reportedly Closing In on VALORANT World Champion Smoggy

Bilibili Gaming Reportedly Closing In on VALORANT World Champion Smoggy

After more than four years with EDward Gaming, Smoggy is reportedly heading to Bilibili Gaming, which hopes to return to international competition in 2027.

13h
Bruno Rodrigues
Jinggg Reportedly Set to Join All Gamers for VCT China 2027

Jinggg Reportedly Set to Join All Gamers for VCT China 2027

Jinggg is reportedly heading to All Gamers for VCT China 2027 after leaving Paper Rex. The Singaporean reached two Masters grand finals in 2026.

13h
Bruno Rodrigues
Kyedae returns to Competitive VALORANT, meL and Sarah to Coach

Kyedae returns to Competitive VALORANT, meL and Sarah to Coach

Kyedae returns to competition with Teevee, joined by two former world champions coaching the team in the Open Qualifiers.

15h
Sofia Guimarães
Overwatch’s Taking Reign Event Introduces Premium Pass: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch’s Taking Reign Event Introduces Premium Pass: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch's latest event, Taking Reign, signals the conclusion of the year‑long Reign of Talon storyline. Through its Premium Pass, the event brings several challenges and rewards.

18h
Adarsh J. Kumar
Gen.G Sweep LYON to Set Up Worlds 2026 Semifinal Against IG

Gen.G Sweep LYON to Set Up Worlds 2026 Semifinal Against IG

Gen.G defeats LYON 3-0 to reach the Worlds 2026 semifinals, eliminating the LCS's last remaining team. Invictus Gaming awaits in the next round.

5 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
VCT Americas 2027 Reveals Eight Invited Teams for NA Qualifier Playoffs

VCT Americas 2027 Reveals Eight Invited Teams for NA Qualifier Playoffs

Cloud9, ENVY, FlyQuest and two Shopify Rebellion rosters are among the eight teams invited directly to North America's 16-team Kickoff qualifier playoffs.

4 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
Who Is Lyncas? Meet G2 Esports' Reported New Jungler for 2027

Who Is Lyncas? Meet G2 Esports' Reported New Jungler for 2027

From winning regional titles with Dusty, Team GO and Karmine Corp Blue to his 2026 season with Vitality, here is the career of G2's reported new jungler.

4 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
IEM Beijing 2026 Playoffs Preview and Predictions

IEM Beijing 2026 Playoffs Preview and Predictions

IEM Beijing 2026 Playoffs will kick off soon, featuring six top teams in a single-elimination bracket. Here's everything to know about the tournament.

4 Nov
Adarsh J. Kumar
Former LoL World Champion Toyz Deported to Hong Kong After Prison Release

Former LoL World Champion Toyz Deported to Hong Kong After Prison Release

Former Taipei Assassins mid laner Toyz has returned to Hong Kong after his parole, following a drug trafficking conviction in Taiwan.

4 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
KRÜ Reportedly Set to Sign VALORANT World Champion Darker for 2027

KRÜ Reportedly Set to Sign VALORANT World Champion Darker for 2027

Darker reportedly agrees to join KRÜ after his LOUD contract expires. The Brazilian organization is also working toward the departures of lukxo and erde.

4 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
G2 Esports Reportedly Set to Replace SkewMond for 2027 LEC Season

G2 Esports Reportedly Set to Replace SkewMond for 2027 LEC Season

SkewMond is reportedly set to leave G2's starting lineup after Worlds 2026. Here is what he achieved with the team and what is known about his replacement.

4 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
TFT Gets Its Own Client as Riot Addresses Ongoing Issues

TFT Gets Its Own Client as Riot Addresses Ongoing Issues

TFT is leaving the League of Legends client with Patch 18.6, while Riot continues restoring missing cosmetics and addressing performance problems.

4 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
LoL Team Voice Goes Live on PBE With New Release Date After Delay

LoL Team Voice Goes Live on PBE With New Release Date After Delay

Riot confirms Team Voice is live on the PBE, with a November 18 launch planned for North America and Oceania in Patch 26.23.

4 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues

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