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Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.2: All New Changes from the Designer's Notes

Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.2: All New Changes from the Designer's Notes

Rainbow Six Siege's mid-season balancing update, Y11S1.2, is on the way, and Ubisoft has dropped the Designer's Notes to give players a full breakdown of every incoming change. From overhauled operator utility to quality-of-life refinements, here's a complete rundown of what's coming.

5h
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Karrigan rumored to join Team Falcons ahead of IEM Cologne Major 2026

Karrigan rumored to join Team Falcons ahead of IEM Cologne Major 2026

According to the French insider KRL and HLTV, FaZe Clan’s IGL Finn “karrigan” Andersen is rumored to replace Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski on Team Falcons CS roster.

12 Apr
Ganesh Jadhav
PARIVISION Are the PREMIER SERIES Champions

PARIVISION Are the PREMIER SERIES Champions

PARIVISION has been going through a pretty rough patch and things started to turn around after they won the PREMIER SERIES, playing against an equally renewed Nigma Galaxy.

11 Apr
Eric Oliveira
Slardar Might Be the Answer to the Lifestealer Meta

Slardar Might Be the Answer to the Lifestealer Meta

The new meta is slowly finding the best patterns for each role, and Lifestealer has been a constant in the carry role despite the nerfs in patch 7.41a. A carry with built-in magic immunity is always a problem.

11 Apr
Eric Oliveira

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The LCS Is Hitting the Road: Spring Finals 2026 Land at Mullett Arena in June

The LCS Is Hitting the Road: Spring Finals 2026 Land at Mullett Arena in June

The LCS Spring 2026 Finals just got a whole lot more exciting. Riot Games confirmed that the LCS Spring Finals Driven by Kia will be held at Mullett Arena, located on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, on June 13 and 14.

11 Apr
Thales Costa
FUT Esports Win their First Tier 1 CS2 Trophy at PGL Bucharest 2026

FUT Esports Win their First Tier 1 CS2 Trophy at PGL Bucharest 2026

FUT Esports stunned Astralis with a 3-1 victory to win PGL Bucharest 2026, marking the team's first-ever Tier 1 title in Counter-Strike and earning crucial VRS points.

11 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Astralis to Face FUT at PGL Bucharest Grand Finals: Race to First Tier 1 Trophy of 2026

Astralis to Face FUT at PGL Bucharest Grand Finals: Race to First Tier 1 Trophy of 2026

Astralis and FUT Esports face off in the PGL Bucharest 2026 Grand Final on April 11 at 8 am PDT / 5 pm CEST, with both sides looking to make their mark on Tier 1 CS2.

10 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
IEM Rio 2026 Tourist Guide: What to Do in Rio de Janeiro?

IEM Rio 2026 Tourist Guide: What to Do in Rio de Janeiro?

The Cidade Maravilhosa is back on the Counter-Strike map, and this time the stakes have never been higher. IEM Rio 2026 is bringing 16 of the best CS2 teams in the world to Rio de Janeiro to battle it out for a $1,000,000 prize pool.

10 Apr
Thales Costa
Overwatch Sierra: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Overwatch Sierra: Abilities, Perks, and Playstyle Explained

Overwatch adds Sierra to its roster of Damage heroes in Season 2. Arriving on April 14, this Recon DPS has a kit capable of dealing heavy damage and disrupting enemies. Here's more about her abilities.

9 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Last minute sub: Sentinels sign Victor for Americas Stage 1 debut

Last minute sub: Sentinels sign Victor for Americas Stage 1 debut

Sentinels have announced a last minute change to their lineup ahead of the start of the VCT Americas 2026 Stage 1. Though expectaction to watch the new squad in action is high, fans will need to wait a little longer before the whole team gets together as their new Duelist Gurjiwan "Jerrwin" Gill continues to struggle with visa issues.  Not all is bad news over in Sen City, though, as a tried and true veteran of the VALORANT esports scene is arriving to save the day.

9 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
PGL CS2 Singapore Major 2026 to feature a 3rd-place Decider

PGL CS2 Singapore Major 2026 to feature a 3rd-place Decider

PGL has announced the addition of a 3rd-place decider to the CS2 Singapore Major 2026. Played on the Grand Finals day, the game will be the opening act for the day. They also announce a later VRS qualification deadline.

9 Apr
Ganesh Jadhav
ScreaM Is Back: CS2's "Headshot Machine" Returns After Seven-Year Absence

ScreaM Is Back: CS2's "Headshot Machine" Returns After Seven-Year Absence

Adil "ScreaM" Benrlitom is officially back in competitive Counter-Strike. The Belgian legend has been signed by Clutchain, marking his return to the professional scene seven years after his last competitive appearance with GamerLegion in 2019. ScreaM had teased the comeback at the HLTV Awards Show 2025 in January, and the 31-year-old has now made it official.

9 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Astralis, PARIVISION and The MongolZ Lead the Race: PGL Bucharest 2026 Playoffs Preview

Astralis, PARIVISION and The MongolZ Lead the Race: PGL Bucharest 2026 Playoffs Preview

After an intense Swiss stage, eight teams advance to the PGL Bucharest 2026 Playoffs, where Astralis, PARIVISION, and The MongolZ emerge as leading contenders for the title

8 Apr
Ganesh Jadhav
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup for the Inaugural Event

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Confirms 16-Game Lineup for the Inaugural Event

The Esports Foundation has officially confirmed the complete 16-game lineup for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, the inaugural global nation-based esports competition set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2–29, 2026. Over 100,000 players are expected to compete across hundreds of qualification events spanning 100 nations and territories throughout the year.

8 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Overwatch Reveals Hero 51 "Sierra" in New Cinematic Trailer

Overwatch Reveals Hero 51 "Sierra" in New Cinematic Trailer

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed Overwatch's 51st hero, Sierra, in a new cinematic trailer. Set to join the roster with Season 2 on April 14, Sierra is a DPS character.

8 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
League of Legends Patch 26.08 Preview: Viego Buffs, Mel Nerfs, and More

League of Legends Patch 26.08 Preview: Viego Buffs, Mel Nerfs, and More

League of Legends Patch 26.08 will be a relatively small update as Riot focuses setting the stage for the release of Season 2. Before that happens, though, the new patch will center on delivering balance changes to a few champions that need immediate attention. Here's a look at some of the biggest changes coming with LoL Patch 26.08 once it releases on Wednesday, April 15.

8 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
VCT 2027 Introduces Fresh New Format: More Tournaments, Open Qualification, New Path

VCT 2027 Introduces Fresh New Format: More Tournaments, Open Qualification, New Path

Introduced in 2023, the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) as we know it is now in the final year of its first iteration. As fans await the remainder of this season, Riot looks ahead already to 2027 and the anticipated changes. A series of massive changes are coming for VCT starting next year and there’s a lot to look forward to.

8 Apr
Foo Zen-Wen
Dota 2 Patch 7.41b Nukes Meepo

Dota 2 Patch 7.41b Nukes Meepo

let's take a dive into Dota 2 patch 7.41b and see what has changed and who has gained and lost the most from the recent update.

8 Apr
Otomo
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.07

Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.07

League of Legends Patch 26.07 landed on April 1, 2026, continuing the string of smaller-than-usual wave of changes as Riot's attention shifts toward the upcoming Season 2 update. Key tweaks hit the Support pool, with Nami receiving nerfs to her W bounce mechanic and the support farming penalty being removed entirely, while a handful of statistical overperformers across other roles were also trimmed. The meta, however, remains largely intact, and the champions who excelled in Solo Queue in previous patches continue to shine. If you're looking to gain LP efficiently, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.07.

8 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
IEM Rio 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

IEM Rio 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Schedule, Where to Watch, and More

From April 13 to 19, several of the world's top CS2 teams will head to Brazil to compete in IEM Rio 2026. Here's how and where to watch the action live.

8 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar

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