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The Road to LANXESS: What to expect from IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3
The Palladium opens its door to the 16 CS2 teams who are in contention to set foot in the legendary Cathedral of Counter-Strike—the LANXESS Arena. These teams will take on each other starting June 11th in one of the grandest stages CS esports has to offer—the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
My VALORANT Card Introduced: Everything You Need to Know
Riot Games is introducing something new in Patch 12.11 — My VALORANT Card. A new way to quickly summarize who YOU are as a VALORANT player in an easily viewable and shareable card. Here's everything you need to know to get set up.
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Locke the Ashen Exorcist: Inside the Design, Lore, and Visual Identity of League of Legends' Newest Champion
Riot Games is no stranger to ambitious champion releases, but the latest addition to the League of Legends roster carries a particularly distinct energy. Locke, the Ashen Exorcist, is a Demacian AP assassin built for the midlane, and from the very first glimpse of his concept art, it's clear the design team had a strong, unified vision for who he is and what he represents.
Locke in League of Legends: Abilities, Playstyle, Release Date
Riot’s newest champion, Corvin Locke, arrives as a nail-slinging exorcist versed in forbidden rites, shaped by a childhood steeped in Demacian lies and hypocrisy. Born to Demacian occultists, Locke grew up learning a brutal lesson: demons are not the source of humanity’s darkness, but its consequence. That belief drives his mission now—to tear through every soul, expose its hidden rot, and make the world a little more honest, one exorcism at a time.
"I Expect Us to Qualify": South Africa Seeks to Emerge as Competitor on the VALORANT ENC Global Stage
South Africa is just one of many countries looking to participate in the inaugural VALORANT Esports Nations Cup (ENC) via the Sub-Saharan Africa qualifiers. Most fans listing the country’s talent export would probably stop at one, such is their obscurity relative to the Tier 1 VALORANT scene. But South Africa (ZA) is looking to change their fortunes by breaking through the qualifiers and making their mark on the global stage in November.
Team Yandex Are the BLAST Slam VII Champions
After a long journey Team Yandex has finally won the Grand Final and were crowned the BLAST Slam VII Champions. The BLAST Slam seems to have finally found the sweet spot on seeding teams but still keeping the final results relatively unpredictable.
G2 Esports Take Down Karmine Corp to Become Back-to-back LEC Champions
It was a hard-fought Grand Finals, but G2 Esports took down Karmine Corp to become the LEC 2026 Spring Champions. With their latest victory, G2 not only extend their sovereignty over Europe but also guarantee a spot straight to the bracket stage of MSI 2026.
Karmine Corp Secure the Final LEC Spot at MSI 2026
Karmine Corp's supremacy over Movistar KOI continues! The French side ran over the Spaniards in the Lower Bracket Finals clash at the 2026 LEC Spring Playoffs, and will now face G2 Esports for the title. With the win Karmine Corp secured the final LEC spot at MSI 2026, marking the first time the organization will get to attend the prestigious tournament.
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.
