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Tundra Esports Are the BLAST Slam IV Champions
After almost a month of battles and downtime, Tundra Esports emerged as the BLAST Slam IV Champions. They defeated Team Falcons in an intense five-map Grand Final. Both teams played great Dota 2 and proved why they stand out from the rest of the lineup. As usual, let’s take a look at the path that led them to the Grand Finals. Then, we’ll discuss what these results mean for the top-tier teams. Finally, we’ll briefly review the current state ofmore

Faker and T1 Complete Historic Three-Peat; Defeat KT Rolster at Worlds 2025
Faker and T1 have done it again! Playing against KT Rolster, the GOAT led arguably the greatest League of Legends team to Worlds 2025 victory, completing the historic three-peat. A Hard-Fought Battle Going into the series, everyone expected the greatest Telecom War in League’s history to deliver. While the Summoner’s Cup was on the line, it meant something completely different for both teams. For Faker and T1, it meant expanding their legacy; for KT Rolster, it was all about securingmore

FURIA Dominates Team Vitality to Win the IEM Chengdu 2025 Title
The Brazilian team FURIA have added another prestigious trophy to their collection with an incredible 3-0 victory over Team Vitality in the Grand Final of IEM Chengdu 2025. This victory marks their third title of 2025, underscoring their consistent performance at the highest level of competitive Counter Strike. Strategic Brilliance on Display The final showcased FURIA’s discipline and adaptability across three maps. The series kicked off on Ancient, a map FURIA had been avoiding for months, surprising Vitality with theirmore

New League of Legends Champion: Zaahen Abilities, Gameplay, and Release Date
We’ve just gotten a much clearer look at the newest member of the Darkin troupe: Zaahen, the Unsundered. In the aftermath of the Wyldbloom and LeBlanc’s machinations for power, Zaahen returns to the Mortal Realm after centuries in exile in the Spirit Realm. The latest Darkin champion, Zaahen, unlike his brethren, resisted the corruption as he fought in defense of Ionia against his kin. When the war had been won, he voluntarily locked himself within a glaive with the help of the Kinkou Order – the very glaive Atakhan wields in the cinematic Twilight’s End. But in the final momentsmore

Spoit Starts Another #SAVESIEGE Campaign to Rally for R6S Improvements
Just a month after Ubisoft came out with a response for the original #SAVESIEGE campaign that was started by the community, Shopify Rebellion player and popular streamer William "Spoit" Löfstedt has once again started another campaign to address some more issues with the game. Although most of the points made in this new campaign are very similar to the old ones, most of the problems still hold true. Ubisoft’s non-response last time around, with the promise of future changes, stillmore

OG Announces New Southeast Asian Roster
After trying without success to regain their position in Western European Dota 2, OG has announced a new Southeast Asian roster. This announcement comes just ten days after the organization dismissed what was left of their most recent attempt at a Western European lineup. Many other teams have tried to transition regions in the past. However, only a few managed to do it successfully, while most withered and disappeared. The question now is: will OG add their name to themore

Vitality Hunt Ninth Title in IEM Chengdu Grand Final vs FURIA
Team Vitality and FURIA are set for an electrifying showdown in the IEM Chengdu 2025 Grand Finals, as both squads battle for $125,000 in prize money and a trophy – the second-to-last piece of silverware before their Budapest Major campaigns begin. Vitality: The Relentless Champions Team Vitality’s presence in yet another Grand Finals hardly comes as a surprise to anyone. Throughout the 2025 CS2 season, the Golden Hornets have put up astonishing numbers: eight trophies from nine Grand Finals appearances,more

Inspired to reportedly join LYON for LCS 2026
According to reports from Sheep Esports, FlyQuest player Kacper "Inspired" Słoma, arguably the best Western Jungler, will be joining LYON for the LCS 2026 season. LYON Secure the MVP The 2025 LTA Player of the Year, Inspired, is considered by many as the best player from LTA/LCS. The Polish Jungler is the only player to win an MVP award in both the LEC and LCS, and has the potential to carry games. He was also among our top 5 Junglers at World 2025. Playing with FlyQuest, Inspired had a solid domestic season. They secured back-to-back LTA North titles and themore

Heat of the Semis: FURIA Face Falcons at IEM Chengdu 2025
Tomorrow’s IEM Chengdu 2025 semifinal is shaping up to be a seriously awesome match, with FURIA going head-to-head against Team Falcons. Both squads have been putting on an incredible show so far, and now it’s all about who’s gonna make that next big push toward the finals. Let’s take a quick look at what’s in store, including the maps they might pick and who’s got the best shot at reaching the finals and face either MOUZ or Team Vitality inmore

Vitality vs MOUZ: A Clash of Redemption at IEM Chengdu 2025 Semifinals
The penultimate day of IEM Chengdu 2025 brings a blockbuster semifinal. Team Vitality face off against MOUZ once again. When the two teams last met in the group stages, MOUZ stunned everyone by stealing the win, only their second victory over Vitality in their last ten encounters. This time, the stakes couldn’t be higher: a grand final berth and a chance to claim silverware just before the Major. A Familiar Rivalry Renewed For MOUZ, Vitality has always been their finalmore

Fearless Draft Returns: First Stand, MSI, and Worlds 2026 Locations and Format Changes Revealed
Ahead of the Grand Finals of Worlds 2025, Riot Games organized a press conference. During which, they announced the format changes and locations for First Stand, MSI and Worlds 2026. As expected, North America will host the grandest League of Legends tournament in 2026 – and now we have the host city as well. Locations Unveiled for First Stand, MSI, and Worlds 2026 Following a fairly successful debut run of First Stand, Riot appears satisfied with their newest international tournament,more

T1 vs KT Rolster Preview: Faker and Bdd Out to Make Worlds History
A year of League of Legends action will be coming to a close when T1 and KT Rolster take the stage in Chengdu, China for the Grand Finals of Worlds 2025. While T1 look to collect a staggering sixth Worlds title for the organization, KT will be hungry to come away with a first Worlds trophy for the organization. Let's take a look at some of the biggest talking points of this stellar clash as some of the best playersmore

100 Thieves sign Vora and Timotino for VCT 2026
100 Thieves has just revealed their new VALORANT roster for the upcoming season, signaling a fresh era with both familiar faces and ambitious new signings. The organization's announcement today has for sure turned heads in the esports community, as vora takes on in-game leader duties and the rising talent timotino gets the duelist spot. bang, who previously played for 100 Thieves from 2022 to 2024, is confirmed to return to the team, taking up the Controller role. The new players, alongside with their new headcoach Nbs, will be joining Cryo and Asuna who have been re-signed. Here’s everything you needmore

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: All You Need to Know
While the Austin Major concluded a mere 5 months ago, it can feel like a lifetime ago for CS fans. Thankfully, the second and final Major of the year, StarLadder Budapest, is here to sate us. With a $1.25 million USD cash pool up for grabs, 32 teams will assemble to clash and a chance at the most prestigious achievement in Counter-Strike – winning a Major. Buckle your seatbelt ladies and gents, the end of November brings good tidings. Themore

Wrath of the Stormcrafter: Playing Disruptor in Dota 2
High on the wind-ravaged steppes of Druud lives Disruptor, a stormcrafter from the Oglodi people. His people are the remnants of a fallen civilization that once mastered stormcraft—a mysterious mix of magic and ancient technology. Constantly battling seasonal storms and foreign invaders, the Oglodi have turned weather into both a survival tool and a form of worship. Disruptor stands out among them for his courage and curiosity. While still young and untested, he explored the ruins of ancestral cities, scavengingmore

LCS Returns with Lock-In and New Format for 2026
The Premium North American League of Legends is back! Starting January 24, the LCS will return for the 2026 season with the fan-favorite Lock-In, followed by the two regular season splits. Let’s look at what LCS 2026 has in store for us. It all Starts with LCS Lock-In 2026 The returning LCS will also bring back a fan-favorite tournament to kick off the 2026 season. LCS Lock-In 2025 will be a two-stage tournament featuring a Swiss stage and a six-teammore

BLAST Slam IV: Play-In Results and Playoffs Schedule
We are finally back to BLAST Slam IV playoffs after a couple of weeks, and it’s time to check who made it past the Play-In. At the same time, we’ll also take a look at the playoff matchups, which will begin on November 7th at 07:00 (GMT). The Playoffs will follow a single-elimination bracket with six qualified teams. Four teams advanced to the Quarterfinals through the Play-In, while Team Falcons and Tundra Esports went straight into the Semifinals after finishingmore

FlyQuest Busio Reportedly Joining Karmine Corp for LEC 2026
According to the reports from Sheep Esports, FlyQuest Support Alan “Busio” Cwalina is all set to join the LEC in 2026. The Polish-American 100 Thieves Academy graduate will join Karmine Corp for the upcoming season after a successful year in the LTA. The Only LTA Championship Finals MVP Before LTA dissolved back into LCS and CBLOL again, Busio and FlyQuest dominated the league. After starting the year by missing out on First Stand, they went on an indomitable run tomore

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Every Map, Mode, and Operator Revealed Before Launch
With Black Ops 7 gearing up for release on November 14, Call of Duty fans are staring down one of the largest multiplayer launches in series history. Declassified intel confirms 19 maps, multiple launch modes, and the complete Operator roster, all set to deploy before Season 01 arrives. Whether you’re here for the nostalgia trip of returning favorites or eager to dive into brand-new battlegrounds, Black Ops 7’s launch offerings promise something for everyone. New and Returning Multiplayer Modes Treyarch’smore

15% Early Bird Discount: Blizzard’s Bid to Revive BlizzCon for 2026
This Friday, November 7, Blizzard opens early bird sales for BlizzCon 2025 passes at $249.99 — a 15% discount off the standard $289.99 price launching November 18. You’ve got 72 hours to grab it before the price goes up. The math is simple, but the message is complicated. A 15% discount is Blizzard's way of saying: "We need you to care enough to act fast" which is something you only ask when you're not sure people will show up unlessmore

















