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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

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

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

The Group Stage of IEM Chengdu 2025 came to a close with only six of the sixteen participating teams qualifying for the Playoffs. The first stage of the competition delivered many unexpected results and concluded with The MongolZ upsetting Team Spirit to move ahead in the tournament. Starting November 7, the remaining teams will battle in the knockout-style Playoffs. Let’s look at what the final stage of the competition has in store for us. Teams and Format The six teams qualified for the IEM Chengdu 2025 Playoffs are: Group A Team Falcons Astralis The MongolZ Group B MOUZ FURIA Teammore

Hearthstone's limited-time Chromie's Recruitment Drive, from Across the Timeways expansion, runs from November 4 till 25, offering players a meaningful choice and substantial rewards for participating in Chromie's mission to recruit legendary heroes across time.​ The Quest and Hero Choice The event structure centers on completing event quests that culminate in selecting one of three alternate-timeline heroes. Players choose between Kirin Tor Kel'thuzad (Mage), Medivh, Master of Doves (Priest), or Stormbringer Magni (Shaman) to unlock their exclusive Hero Skin and a generous pack bundle.​ Themore

One of the most surprising upsets at IEM Chengdu 2025 came on the final day of the group stage, as The MongolZ managed to eliminate Team Spirit from the tournament. This win marks the first time MongolZ have won over the former Major winners in 451 days. It is also the first time since IEM Cologne 2024 that Team Spirit have failed to make the playoffs of a LAN. Could this be the start of something more sinister for Teammore

The LPL (League of Legends Pro League) will reportedly be undergoing systemic changes going into the 2026 season. Starting from this off-season, the LPL will be introducing a ‘bidding system’ for LPL organizations to bid on FA (Free Agent) players. According to reports, the organization that ‘bids the highest’ will sign the player. LPL New Bidding System Leaked LPL insider @tttttyuc broke it back in October that the LPL would be introducing a massive change during their offseason this year,more

Taric is a champion in League of Legends who represents the Aspect of the Protector. He is known for his devotion to life, love, and beauty. Once a disgraced soldier of Demacia, Taric’s journey from exile to celestial guardian is one of redemption and purpose. Imbued with the power of the stars, he stands as the Shield of Valoran, defending Runeterra from all who threaten its harmony. A Fall from Grace in Demacia Before his rise to celestial power, Taricmore

The latest Counter-Strike 2 update introduces a major improvement to demo viewing with TrueView. Additionally, the surf fixes tested in the Beta branch have now been deployed to the game. TrueView: A Precise Representation of Player Experience The new demo playback, TrueView, offers a more accurate representation of how a player experiences the game. It is only available for the latest version, and will be disabled if there’s a version mismatch between the demo and the game client. Added TrueViewmore

Valve has finally bent the knee to the community when it comes to the CS2 Major Grand Finals. For the first time in CS history, starting with the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, the grand finals of the prestigious event will now be a best-of-five series. Changing with the Times When Valve officially announced the switch from CS:GO to CS2, the biggest change to the competitive format was the shift to MR12. The shorter halves ensure individual maps conclude within anmore

FaZe Clan's tournament run at IEM Chengdu 2025 came to an abrupt end as Virtus.pro claimed a decisive 1-2 victory in the lower bracket, eliminating the karrigan-led international squad with a 0-2 record. The loss marks another disappointing chapter in what has been a historically poor year for the organization, as they finish in 13th-16th place – a new low for the once Major winners. A Series That Slipped Away The series appeared competitive early on, with FaZe securing amore

Riot Games’ new 2v2 tag-team fighter, 2XKO brings together iconic champions from the League of Legends universe in chaotic, fast-paced combat that rewards creative teamwork and mastery of unique character kits. The accessible controls, flexible tag mechanics, and strategic Fuse system ensure players of all skill levels find depth, while each champion’s signature playstyle makes for a dynamic and ever-shifting meta. The competitive meta of 2XKO has evolved significantly since launch, and after extensive tournament analysis and high-level gameplay observation,more

Now that FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 is over, it's time to bring back our meta recap. We’ll take a look at the most popular heroes in the tournament, analyze their performance, and see which teams made the best use of them. After that, we’ll also return to some speculation about what might be the shadow meta. A new patch seems to be inching closer to release, but in the meantime, we’ll let you know what to play to set yourself apartmore

Call of Duty has just recorded its lowest-ever weekend player count on Steam, with just 112,643 peak players across November 1 and 2, 2025. These numbers mark a huge drop from previous weekends and signals an ongoing struggle to retain player interest amid intense competition. An Aggressive Dive, with No Signs of Recovery​ The decline is particularly concerning considering that each of the past few months saw relatively higher figures. This recent plummet signifies a more drastic erosion of themore

The Atlas 45 is one of the most recognizable pistols in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Known internally as the “titan45,” it stands out for its front-loaded magazine and reliable performance across different game modes. Though simple in design, this weapon earned its place as a dependable sidearm used by soldiers from the Atlas Corporation to the United States Marine Corps. Overview of the Atlas 45 The Atlas 45 is a semi-automatic pistol designed by the fictional Atlas Corporation. Weighingmore

FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 has concluded, and Team Falcons emerged as champions, proving why they are one of the most dominant Dota 2 teams in the world. This marks their first championship title since The International 2025, setting a powerful tone for the upcoming season. The event gathered most of the Tier 1 teams eager to test their new lineups and recover momentum after TI. It served as a crucial checkpoint in the early post-TI meta, giving fans and analysts amore

Like clockwork, Faker and T1 are back at the top of League of Legends esports. Despite coming into Worlds 2025 as the LCK’s fourth seed, they have taken down Top Esports to secure another Grand Finals appearance for the fourth year in a row. T1 Stomps Top Esports After Anyone's Legend lost to T1 in the quarterfinals, Top Esports was the LPL’s last hope at Worlds 2025. While not the region's best bet, Top Esports featured some of the bestmore

Aurora Gaming made history in the competitive Counter-Strike 2 scene by securing their first ever Tier 1 tournament, defeating Brazilian squad Legacy 3-2 in a thrilling grand final at the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. The showdown, held on November 1st, established the Turkish team as one of the emerging forces in the global CS2 landscape. Thrilling five-map finale The grand final was contested in a Bo5 (best-of-five) format, delivering a complete Counter-Strike spectacle for viewers. Aurora started dominantly, taking themore

Amidst the scramble of information during this 2025-26 off-season rostermania, Sentinels have managed to emerge with a fairly promising, and young, roster. After 2 seasons together, the final pieces of the Madrid-winning roster are essentially all scattered, with only Mohamed “johnqt” Amine Ouarid remaining from the previous 2024-25 lineup. Massive Overhaul for Sentinels VALORANT Despite massive fan following and fairly stacked lineup talent-wise, it is difficult to categorize the Sentinels roster as a true success story. The roster that found themselves grouped at Champions Paris just a month ago is a far cry from the core that lifted the trophymore

Few believed they could do it, but KT Rolster utliamtely shocked League of Legends fans everywhere by taking down the biggest favorites at Worlds 2025: Gen.G. Despite their dominant year, Gen.G once again fail to make it count when it matters most. As for KT, the team is now one match away from securing their first Worlds title off the back of a rampant Gwak "Bdd" Bo-seong. An Astonishing Semifinals Clash Coming into the match, Gen.G held a dominant 6-1 record over KT Rolster in 2025. Naturally, most of the scene believed they would make it past their LCK rivals oncemore