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Riot Reportedly Reducing VCT Partner Teams to Eight per Region in 2027

Riot Reportedly Reducing VCT Partner Teams to Eight per Region in 2027

The VALORANT Champions Tour is heading into 2027 with a leaner, more competitive structure. All four VCT regions will cut their partner team count from ten to eight starting next season.

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Thales Costa
Vitality-Falcons Headline IEM Cologne Major 2026 Quarterfinals

Vitality-Falcons Headline IEM Cologne Major 2026 Quarterfinals

What a treat we’re in for. Team Vitality and Team Falcons are on a collision course in the IEM Cologne Major Quarterfinals, for their first-ever clash since the latter signed Finn “karrigan” Andersen. What happens when champion meets superteam? Will history repeat itself? Or will pedigree prevail?

10h
Foo Zen-Wen
MSI 2026 Pick'Ems Guide and Rewards: Play-In Stage

MSI 2026 Pick'Ems Guide and Rewards: Play-In Stage

MSI 2026 is right around the corner, and the first stage of the Pick'Ems challenge is already open! It is time to start making your predictions for the Play-In Stage and begin your journey towards the event's coveted Pick'Ems rewards. So, let's take a look at how to make your picks and how you can better guide your selections with our MSI 2026 Play-In Stage Pick'Ems Guide. Don't wait too long, though! Remember that the Play-In Stage predictions close on Sunday, June 28, at 5:10 am CET.

11h
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
G2 vs Spirit at IEM Cologne Major 2026: Match Preview, Predictions, and Livestream Details

G2 vs Spirit at IEM Cologne Major 2026: Match Preview, Predictions, and Livestream Details

G2 Esports takes on Team Spirit in the IEM Cologne Major quarterfinals on June 19. Here's everything to know about the matchup.

11h
Adarsh J. Kumar

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MSI Patch Is Here! League of Legends Patch 26.13 Preview: Kai'Sa Buffs, Senna Nerfs, and More

MSI Patch Is Here! League of Legends Patch 26.13 Preview: Kai'Sa Buffs, Senna Nerfs, and More

The official patch of MSI 2026 has been revealed! League of Legends Patch 26.13 will set the stage for some of the best teams from all over the world to clash in South Korea. Though the new update will not flip the script completely before such an important event, it will deliver several important champion changes, particularly in the Jungle and Bot Lane, that may force teams to adapt straightaway. Let's take a look at some of the biggest changes coming with LoL Patch 26.13 before MSI kicks off on Saturday, June 28.

13h
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
MSI 2026: Schedule, Format, Opening Matches, and More

MSI 2026: Schedule, Format, Opening Matches, and More

MSI 2026 is here! The best League of Legends teams from all over the world are set to clash in Daejeon, South Korea for the second international trophy of the season. The tournament kicks off on June 28, and now is the time to familiarize yourself with the schedule, the format, the teams, and more for MSI 2026.

21h
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
The Biggest Losers Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41d

The Biggest Losers Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41d

Now that Patch 7.41d has been out for a while, we can have a better idea of which heroes were the most affected by the changes, either directly or in response to changes in other heroes.

17 Jun
Eric Oliveira
Overwatch Season 3 Patch Notes Preview: Shion Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, Hero Ban Updates, and More

Overwatch Season 3 Patch Notes Preview: Shion Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, Hero Ban Updates, and More

Overwatch Season 3 is now live. The latest patch notes include a host of changes, including hero buffs and nerfs, map voting updates, hero ban updates, and more. Here's everything to know about the Season 3 patch.

16 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.12

Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.12

League of Legends Patch 26.12 landed on June 9, 2026, marking a spicy start to Season 2 Act 2. The update was largely focused on champion balance, with Riot keeping a deliberate eye on MSI 2026 as they target dominant pro play picks while giving struggling champions some breathing room. If you're looking to climb the ranked ladder efficiently as the new act gets underway, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.12 in every role.

16 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Brazilian Justice Condemns Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Others to Pay USD 50 Million for Loot Boxes

Brazilian Justice Condemns Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Others to Pay USD 50 Million for Loot Boxes

The Federal District Court has condemned Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and other major gaming companies to pay R$ 298 million in collective moral damages related to loot boxes. The ruling also imposes new transparency and protection obligations for children and teenagers, including clear disclosure of probabilities and refunds for purchases made by minors.

16 Jun
André Guaraldo
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs: Teams, Opening Matches, Bracket, and More

IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs: Teams, Opening Matches, Bracket, and More

Two weeks ago, 32 teams arrived in Germany for one of the biggest Counter-Strike tournaments of the year—the IEM Cologne Major. After the dust settled on the three stages of intense competition, we got the final 8 teams that will set foot in the LANXESS Arena as one of them lifts the trophy.

16 Jun
Ganesh Jadhav
IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Only Playoffs Pick'Em Challenge Guide You Need

IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Only Playoffs Pick'Em Challenge Guide You Need

As Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 wraps up, the final eight Counter-Strike teams are locked in for the Lanxess Arena and the last sprint towards the trophy. The Pick’Ems have already punished risky calls and shaky favorites, and with Counter-Strike’s true heavyweights now colliding in a single-elimination bracket, predicting the playoffs only gets harder.

15 Jun
Kaustavmani Choudhury
All Teams Qualified to MSI 2026

All Teams Qualified to MSI 2026

The complete lineup of teams set to compete at MSI 2026 is set. Eleven of the best League of Legends teams in the world are heading to Daejeon, South Korea for a showdown in search of the second international tournament of the year. Here's a look at the full list of teams at MSI 2026 before the tournament kicks off on June 28.

15 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
9z Historic Run Secures IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs

9z Historic Run Secures IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs

9z are heading to the playoffs of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The Argentine squad closed out Stage 3 with a 3-2 record on June 15, sending The MongolZ home in the process. It is a result that stings for the Mongolian roster and sparks something real for South American CS2.

15 Jun
Thales Costa
LYON Smash Team Liquid to Lift Back-to-Back LCS Trophies

LYON Smash Team Liquid to Lift Back-to-Back LCS Trophies

LYON didn't just show up to the Grand Finals of the LCS 2026 Spring, they demolished. The team swept Team Liquid with ease, collecting their second LCS trophy of the year before they head to South Korea for MSI 2026.

15 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
The 2026 LCS Championship Is Set for Atlanta

The 2026 LCS Championship Is Set for Atlanta

Riot Games has announced that the 2026 LCS Championship is heading to Atlanta, Georgia! The very best teams in the league will clash at the Gas South Arena on October 3-4 to decide this year's LCS Champion, as well as settle seeding for Worlds 2026 on home ground.

14 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
G2 Esports Exit VALORANT Masters London Without a Single Win

G2 Esports Exit VALORANT Masters London Without a Single Win

Day two of VALORANT Masters London turned into a nightmare for VCT Americas top seed G2 Esports, as the tournament favorites were eliminated without securing a single series win. Coming into the event with high expectations, the Americas champions instead exit in 7th–8th place, marking one of their most disappointing international showings.

14 Jun
Kaustavmani Choudhury
T1 Triumph over Gen.G in Five-Game Series to Secure Final MSI Spot

T1 Triumph over Gen.G in Five-Game Series to Secure Final MSI Spot

After an incredible face-off between the two teams, T1 have emerged as the victor, thereby securing the final LCK spot to MSI 2026. Despite being pushed to Silver Scrapes by a mounting Gen.G, T1 was successful in surpassing their perennial domestic rivals — this time.

14 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen
BLG Lift Their Third Trophy of the Year at the LPL 2026 Split 2

BLG Lift Their Third Trophy of the Year at the LPL 2026 Split 2

Can anyone stop Bilibili Gaming? The Chinese powerhouse tore through Top Esports in the Grand Finals of the LPL 2026 Split 2, making it their third consecutive trophy of the year as they head to MSI as perhaps the biggest favorites to win it all.

14 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
FURIA and Team Spirit Head to Playoffs After Flawless 3-0 Runs at the IEM Cologne Major 2026

FURIA and Team Spirit Head to Playoffs After Flawless 3-0 Runs at the IEM Cologne Major 2026

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 has its first two playoff-bound teams. FURIA Esports and Team Spirit both closed out a perfect 3-0 record, securing their spots in the knockout stage before anyone else. Two very different roads, but the same destination.

13 Jun
Thales Costa

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