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meL Steps Away From Competitive VALORANT for 2026, Cites Mental Health Reasons
Shopify Rebellion's in-game leader Melanie "meL" Capone has announced she is stepping back from professional VALORANT for the rest of 2026, effective immediately. In a heartfelt statement shared publicly, the veteran IGL cited health reasons, more specifically, a recent diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), as the driving force behind her decision.
CS2 Update to Bring Cache and New Armory Collection
The CS2 community is buzzing with anticipation after Valve updated the official CS2 profile banner with imagery that points unmistakably toward Cache. The move has been widely interpreted not as a random move but as a deliberate signal that one of Counter-Strike's most beloved maps is finally coming home.
How to get Prestige Skins in League of Legends (2026)
One of the biggest attractions to League of Legends in modern times is undoubtedly the champion skins. At the end of 2018, Riot Games introduced a new type of champion skin – the Prestige skins. These were ‘enhanced’ versions of pre-existing skins, further pushing the envelope on the draw that came from these exclusive and elusive cosmetics. In 2026, 9 years later, over 100 Prestige skins have been introduced to League of Legends. From beloved old skin lines such as K/DA to battle pass releases and the coveted Worlds Finals MVP bonus skin, Prestige Skins are highly coveted and for good reason. Here’s how to get Prestige Skins in League of Legends.
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Former World Champion “Easyhoon” Returns to T1 as Coach
Earlier today, T1 announced that former T1 Mid Laner and 2015 World Champion, Lee “Easyhoon” Ji-hoon is slated to return to the organization. He will begin work starting with the Round 2 of the 2026 LCK season according to the T1 announcement which likely places his start around the beginning of May.
Team Vitality Unveils CS2 Academy Roster
Team Vitality has officially launched its CS2 academy team, former Project H. Fresh off becoming the most dominant organization in Counter-Strike 2 history, with the IEM Rio 2026 championship just days behind them, Vitality isn't stopping there.
League of Legends Patch 26.09 Preview: Massive Changes to Shyvana & Zeri, New Items, and More
League of Legends Patch 26.09 is right around the corner, and it's going to be a big one. The coming update will not only deliver the new Pandemonium-themed Season 2 to LoL, but will also make sweeping changes to a large number of champions, introduce new items, new runes, and a whole lot more.
Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Cut, Drops Call of Duty at Launch
As a response to the player feedback, Xbox Game Pass will now be available for a discounted rate. The catch, however, is that Call of Duty won’t be included at launch. Meaning, if you want to play Call of Duty at launch, you’d have to buy the game.
A New Chapter Begins: karrigan Takes the Wheel at Team Falcons
The CS2 world just got a lot more interesting. Team Falcons have officially confirmed the signing of Finn "karrigan" Andersen as their new in-game leader, bringing in one of the most decorated IGLs in Counter-Strike history to steer a roster packed with elite firepower.
Vitality Are Unstoppable: Champions of IEM Rio 2026 and History's Greatest CS2 Dynasty
On April 19, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Team Vitality defeated Team Spirit in a dominant 3-0 sweep in the Grand Final of IEM Rio 2026, claiming the title, the $1,000,000 ESL Grand Slam bonus, and a permanent place among Counter-Strike's all-time greats.
Team Vitality run the LEC Spring 2026 and Become First Team to Qualify for Playoffs
Team Vitality are on a tear. After putting on a six match win streak, Vitality have become the first team to qualify for the LEC Spring 2026 Playoffs with more than three weeks of action still to go in the Regular Season.
Team Vitality and Team Spirit Go to War in the IEM Rio 2026 Grand Final
The IEM Rio 2026 Grand Final is set, and it's a matchup that feels almost scripted: the world's number one team, Team Vitality, against a Team Spirit that looks like it has rediscovered itself at exactly the right moment
fer returns to Counter-Strike 2, Joins Gaimin Gladiators
It is official. Fernando "fer" Alvarenga is back in competitive CS2, and he is doing it on one of the biggest stages possible: the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Gaimin Gladiators announced the signing on April 18th, confirming what the community had been buzzing about all week.
MOUZ Make Surprise Roster Changes Ahead of the Cologne Major
MOUZ have announced a significant roster shuffle just weeks before one of the biggest events in Counter-Strike, the Cologne Major. The German organization confirmed via their official X account that they will be making changes to their lineup for their next two tournament runs, fielding a modified squad for PGL Astana and CS Asia Championship 2026 in Shanghai before making a change again for Cologne.
