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After an extremely successful year for the Southeast Asian powerhouse, Paper Rex is set to make a late off-season roster change, replacing newest member Patrick “PatMen” Mendoza for longstanding Team Secret player Adrian “invy” Reyes. Invy has remained one of the VCT Pacific’s strongest prospects throughout his time on Team Secret, and the move is considered a strong bolster to an already powerful lineup. The move was first reported by insider Tanmay Mhatre. The Spotlight Turns to Invy Team Secret’smore

When it comes to League of Legends remaining at the top of the esports world year after year, change is often the name of the game. Now, LoL Esports will be receiving one of its biggest changes yet, as Riot Games announced it will be introducing "Coach Voice" to the LCK and LCP to start the 2026 season. Essentially, this will allow for a team's coach to talk to their players and deliver instructions mid-game for a short window of time. But, how exactly does it work? Let's go over this change and its significance. Coach Voice to Debut inmore

Brewmaster in Dota 2 wins fights by wasting the enemy’s time. He slows, disables, and forces messy positioning, then survives through Primal Split while his Brewlings do the work. If you want a hero that can start fights, stop carries, and stay hard to kill, Brewmaster fits. The trade-off is control: you need to press the right buttons fast, especially during Primal Split. Who Is Brewmaster? Mangix comes from the Order of the Oyo, an ancient sect that holds grandmore

Now that Stage 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has wrapped up, the stage is set for Stage 3. With only sixteen teams left and eight already locked in from Stage 2, the stakes couldn’t be higher. From here on out, expect every round to tighten, every duel to matter, and every kill to feel just a little more important. If you’re still chasing that coveted Diamond coin or simply aiming to lock in Gold, here’s a deeper lookmore

Hearthstone Patch 34.2 has arrived, bringing a massive wave of content to close out 2025. While the update includes significant balance changes for Battlegrounds and Arena, the spotlight falls on a packed schedule of holiday events and long-awaited quality-of-life features. Battlegrounds Season 12 The most significant addition in Hearthstone Patch 34.2 centers on Battlegrounds Season 12, which introduces the Timewarped Tavern: a system that fundamentally alters how players interact with the shop mechanic. Thematically grounded in a clash between Murozondmore

Flores is an attacker built around one job: removing defender utility from a safe distance. He does it with the RCE-RATERO, an explosive drone that you drive like a normal drone, then lock in place and detonate. This Rainbow Six Siege Flores Breakdown covers who he is, what he carries, how his gadget works, what it destroys, and what stops it. Who Flores is Santiago “Flores” Lucero is an attacking operator introduced in the Crimson Heist expansion. He’s described asmore

We are back after BLAST Slam V Play-In concluded, to break down what happened with our 12 contestants. After the Group Stage wrapped up, Team Falcons and Tundra Esports secured direct seeding into the Playoffs Semifinals. Let’s take a look at how the remaining 10 teams navigated the Last Chance Playoff (LCP) and the Play-In, and how the balance of power shifted, especially between the Americas and Southeast Asia, where the underdogs delivered some surprising results. BLAST Slam V: Lastmore

With the latest League of Legends dev update, Riot Games announced one of the biggest changes coming to the game in a long time: Role Quests. As with every new mechanic introduction, players will have endless questions. So, to put your minds at ease, here's a guide at everything related to the new LoL Role Quests, including how they work and the rewards you stand to gain in every role. What Are Role Quests in League of Legends? League of Legends is getting a whole slew of changes in 2026, but perhaps none are more important than the new Rolemore

A new dev update just dropped for League of Legends, and boy is it a juicy one. Announcing new Demacia Season 1, a whole slew of brand new items, and new mechanics to Summoner's Rift, 2026 promises to be an important year for LoL players everywhere. Ready to dive in? Let's take a look at all the new League of Legends 2026 changes. Demacia Season 1 First up, we already know the theme for the first Season of League of Legends in 2026, and that's none other than Demacia. Throughout 2025, Demacia remained largely in the shadows as the seasonsmore

Riot just dropped the official word on VALORANT Masters Santiago, and we're looking at the 2026 calendar with real excitement for the competitive scene. Come February, one of the biggest tournaments of the year is heading to South America, and if you've ever wanted to experience elite-level VALORANT in person, the opportunity is finally here. Here's what you need to lock in: February 28th through March 15th, 2026 at Espacio Riesco in Santiago, Chile. This will be the first global stop of themore

Riven once served as a swordmaster in the warhosts of Noxus. She rose quickly due to her discipline and skill, earning command of her own warband and a legendary runic blade. Her loyalty was firm until her time on the Ionian front. During that campaign, her trust in Noxus shattered. She cut ties with the empire after witnessing the cost of its expansion. Now she lives as an exile, carrying guilt and searching for a sense of purpose. Rumors saymore

D.Va is a tank hero in Overwatch 2, notably recognized for her conspicuous pink mech and mobility. She was part of the first wave of heroes that came with Overwatch’s release back in May 2016 and remains one of the most popular heroes to this day.

After making the second stage of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 by the slimmest margin (0.4 seconds, to be precise), FaZe Clan have tapped into the magic once more. Today, on day 6 of the Major, they defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas, going through Stage 2 without dropping a single map; a drastic shift from their Stage 1 performance. FaZe Magic Lives On! One word that defined FaZe’s Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1 was disappointment. They lost to Ninjas in Pyjamas andmore

Sand King is one of the most recognizable initiators in Dota 2. Known as Crixalis, he is born from the Scintillant Waste itself—an ancient desert with a sentient mind. When the desert needs a form, it creates a carapace and sends out Sand King as its guardian and warrior. His presence is tied to the earth, and where he walks, the ground shakes. This guide explains Sand King’s lore, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and practical strategy. All information is based onmore

Team Liquid Brazil have shattered Shopify Rebellion Gold’s dream of a three-peat Championship win in Seoul. After a lengthy back-and-forth bout between the two teams, Liquid successfully paid back the North American squad for their bitter defeat in the Grand Finals two years ago on home soil in São Paulo. With this, Team Liquid become the first South American representative to lift the GGC trophy, joining an elite group of players and the third ever team to do so. Teammore

The Counter-Strike Cobblestone map has been a core part of the series for years. Its long distances, open spaces, and tall structures create a unique style of play. Many players associate Cobblestone with long-range fights, wide courtyards, high towers, and heavy sniper pressure. This guide explains how the map works, how each area plays, and what players should expect in both classic and modern versions. Cobblestone is still featured in Defusal Group Sigma in CS:GO. It appears in Casual, Deathmatch,more