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Overwatch 2 Season 20 is nearly upon us, and the pre-load is now ready. Players across both PC and console will be able to get their hands on the much-anticipate patch. Season 20 is set to arrive on December 9th, bringing with it a new hero, competitive and stadium updates, a new Winter Wonderland event, and more. In this guide, we will provide you with a brief on everything you need to know about pre-loading in Overwatch 2 as wellmore

Jackal from Rainbow Six Siege is built around one thing: information. He finds defenders by reading what they leave behind on the floor. That makes him helpful in rounds where defenders want to roam, waste time, and stay hidden. This article covers Jackal’s background, his Eyenox Model III visor, footprint rules, hard counters, team synergies, and practical use in matches. Who is Jackal? Ryad “Jackal” Ramírez Al-Hassar was born in Ceuta, Spain. He and his brother, Faisal, went into themore

Day 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 has concluded with two of the best CS teams, FURIA and Team Spirit, securing their tickets to the MVM Dome. On the B stream, we also bid adieu to Parivision and Team Liquid, moving towards the final eight teams that will attend the Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs. Team Spirit Triumph Over MOUZ With their recent runs pretty much always ending behind the top 4 teams, not many expected Team Spiritmore

Riot Games has just announced that 2XKO will be kicking off the new year on a high note, with the 2026 Competitive Series delivering over 20 Riot-sponsored tournaments, including 5 Majors! Through a stacked 2026 schedule, competitive-themed skin releases, and more, Riot Games looks ready to launch 2XKO esports to new heights. 2XKO 2026 Competitive Series: What Awaits? Unlike games like League of Legends or VALORANT, the 2XKO esports scene will not be ran by Riot, at least not inmore

Garen is one of the most recognizable champions in League of Legends. His straightforward kit, strong combat presence, and iconic spinning attack make him a familiar sight to new and experienced players. Many view him as the face of Demacia, and for good reason. He carries the ideals of his nation into every fight with confidence and discipline. This article explains his lore, how his abilities work, and why he is such a dependable fighter on the Rift. Garen’s Backgroundmore

The final VALORANT Night Market of 2025 is here, and it's set to run from December 11th until January 6th. For those of you who have yet to snag your dream skin, this might be the perfect time to do so! What Is the VALORANT Night Market? VALORANT Night Market is a unique recurrent theme in the game where players can buy skins at discounted prices. But it is not as simple, these discounts are randomly assigned, and players cannot choose the skins they can buy. In sort of a lucky draw, players receive six draws of skins and attached discountsmore

Pantheon is not a god learning humility. He’s a mortal who got used as a vessel, survived the death of the power inside him, and kept fighting anyway. His story centers on stubborn endurance: he loses, gets up, and refuses to stay down. “Here is my eternity… a day the gods will remember!” — Pantheon. This article covers Pantheon’s lore and his in-game abilities. Who Pantheon Is: Atreus, Not the Aspect Pantheon’s current identity is Atreus of the Rakkor, bornmore

After spending more than a year and a half with the same roster, Filipe "Astini" Ribeiro has officially left PARIVISION. He announced his departure on Twitter and is now open to work as a coach for a new team heading into the 2026 season. Let’s take a quick look at how Astini went from the South American scene to achieving a third-place finish at The International 2025 — and explore a rumor suggesting he may be headed toward a new challengemore

After the unpredictability of Stages 1 & 2, the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 enters the final Swiss Stage before the teams take center stage at the MVM Dome. But would it really fall within the community’s expectations? Let’s take a look at what the next stage of competition has in store for us. What to Look Forward to at Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 Even before the Major kicked off, we expected Budapest to be a slug fest. There weremore

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