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LoL Patch 26.20 Brings Worlds 2026 Balance Changes, HEARTSTEEL 2026 Skins and Controversial Replay Update

LoL Patch 26.20 Brings Worlds 2026 Balance Changes, HEARTSTEEL 2026 Skins and Controversial Replay Update

The Worlds patch brings nerfs to five champions, buffs to 11 others, Hextech Rocketbelt changes, private replays and updates to Classic and ARAM: Mayhem.

7 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Riot Faces Backlash After Restricting LoL Replay Access

Riot Faces Backlash After Restricting LoL Replay Access

Starting with Patch 26.20, players will only be able to access replays from matches they participated in. Riot's decision also cuts off replay downloads for third-party apps and sites, prompting criticism from the community.

6 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Overwatch Season 5 Patch Notes: Genji Buff, Cassidy Nerf and More

Overwatch Season 5 Patch Notes: Genji Buff, Cassidy Nerf and More

Overwatch Season 5 is now live, featuring several new additions as well as some much‑needed adjustments, such as hero balance changes, hit volume updates, and more.

6 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
Valve Changes VRS Rules, s1mple’s Team Could Miss Singapore Major

Valve Changes VRS Rules, s1mple’s Team Could Miss Singapore Major

Valve's new three-month VRS rule applies to the Singapore Major, putting BC.Game's regional switch in jeopardy unless the team finds a solution with the developer.

6 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
League of Legends Reveals New True Damage Skins

League of Legends Reveals New True Damage Skins

True Damage returns to League of Legends with five new skins for Yasuo, Akali, Ekko, Qiyana, and Senna, releasing on October 21.

6 Oct
Sofia Guimarães
What’s New in Overwatch Season 5: New Support Hero, New Map, Halloween Event, and More

What’s New in Overwatch Season 5: New Support Hero, New Map, Halloween Event, and More

Overwatch Season 5 will welcome a new hero, a new map, a Halloween event, reworks to popular heroes, and much more. Read on for more.

6 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
TES Player Could Miss Worlds 2026 After Visa Denial

TES Player Could Miss Worlds 2026 After Visa Denial

Top Esports has brought 369 back into the starting lineup after ZUIAN had his US visa denied twice. The team is still trying to secure a third interview before the Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage.

6 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
All League of Legends Worlds 2026 Pass Rewards

All League of Legends Worlds 2026 Pass Rewards

Discover all the rewards included in the League of Legends Season 3 Worlds 2026 Pass, including free and premium items.

6 Oct
Sofia Guimarães
LCS 2026 Summer Reaches Highest Peak Viewership in Four Years

LCS 2026 Summer Reaches Highest Peak Viewership in Four Years

The Team Liquid vs LYON final pushed LCS 2026 Summer to the league's highest peak viewership in four years, according to preliminary Esports Charts data.

5 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
VRS Loophole Offers Easier CS2 Major Qualification by Switching Regions

VRS Loophole Offers Easier CS2 Major Qualification by Switching Regions

Sashi has joined BC.Game and WW in targeting the Asian VRS, raising questions about how regional rankings affect teams' paths to the PGL Major Singapore 2026.

5 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
League of Legends Worlds 2026 Pick'Ems Guide

League of Legends Worlds 2026 Pick'Ems Guide

Discover everything you need to know about the 2026 League of Legends Worlds Pick’Em, including stages, deadlines, and rewards.

5 Oct
Sofia Guimarães
League of Legends World Championship 2026: Everything You Need To Know

League of Legends World Championship 2026: Everything You Need To Know

The 2026 League of Legends World Championship represents the absolute pinnacle of competitive esports, bringing together the world's top organizations to vie for the Summoner's Cup. Serving as the crowning culmination of the LoL Esports competitive season, this year's official tournament identity centers around the theme: "THIS IS OUR MOMENT."

5 Oct
Kaustavmani Choudhury
VALORANT Champions 2026 Playoffs Pick'Ems Guide & Bracket Predictions

VALORANT Champions 2026 Playoffs Pick'Ems Guide & Bracket Predictions

After almost two weeks of intense group stage competition in Shanghai, eight elite VALORANT teams have qualified for the double-elimination playoff stage running from October 7 to 18. With the tournament bracket officially set, the second phase of the Pick'Ems challenge is live.

5 Oct
Kaustavmani Choudhury
The MongolZ Bring Back cobrazera and nin9 to Complete CS2 Roster

The MongolZ Bring Back cobrazera and nin9 to Complete CS2 Roster

After two tumultuous months with their new roster, the MongolZ have decided to bring back Anarbileg “cobrazera” Uuganbayar and add CS:GO alumnus — Yesuntumur “nin9” Gantulga — to the Counter-Strike roster.

5 Oct
Ganesh Jadhav
Team Liquid Alienware Reclaim the LCS Throne With 2026 Summer Split Title

Team Liquid Alienware Reclaim the LCS Throne With 2026 Summer Split Title

Team Liquid Alienware reclaimed the LCS title after defeating LYON 3-1 in the 2026 Summer Split Grand Final.

5 Oct
Sofia Guimarães
VALORANT Champions 2026 Playoffs: Bracket, Teams, Schedule, and More

VALORANT Champions 2026 Playoffs: Bracket, Teams, Schedule, and More

The top eight teams at VALORANT Champions 2026 will now compete in the playoffs from October 7 to 18. Here's everything to know about this stage of the tournament.

4 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
FURIA Secures the Final Spot at Worlds 2026

FURIA Secures the Final Spot at Worlds 2026

FURIA secured Brazil's second spot at Worlds 2026, returned to the CBLOL final and completed the 19-team field for the World Championship.

3 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Demacia Cup 2026 Opens With Brazilian Team Stomping LEC; Day 1 Results

Demacia Cup 2026 Opens With Brazilian Team Stomping LEC; Day 1 Results

RED Canids' 16-3 win over NAVI highlighted an opening day dominated by Brazil, the LCK and the LPL at the Demacia Cup Global Invitational.

3 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
All LEC Teams at Worlds 2026 and How They Qualified

All LEC Teams at Worlds 2026 and How They Qualified

G2 Esports, Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp will represent the LEC at Worlds 2026; see their seeds, lineups and qualification paths.

2 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
All LPL Teams at Worlds 2026 and How They Qualified

All LPL Teams at Worlds 2026 and How They Qualified

Anyone's Legend, Bilibili Gaming, Top Esports and Invictus Gaming will represent the LPL at Worlds 2026; see their seeds, lineups and qualification paths.

2 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues