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100 Thieves are set to make a long-awaited return to Counter-Strike, this time building their comeback around one of the game’s longest-serving icons. According to reports from Dust2.dk and prominent Russian leaker Aleksei “OverDrive” Birukov, Håvard “rain” Nygaard has already signed with the American organization, marking the first major step in their re-entry into CS2. Nadeshot’s Organization Makes Its Move The Los Angeles-based organization, founded by former Call of Duty professional Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, has been out of the Counter-Strike circuit since 2020, when they exited citing “uncertainty” around the competitive ecosystem. Their previous lineup, headlined by Justin “jks” Savagemore

T1 has done it again. When the odds were against them, they flipped the script on Anyone's Legend to secure Worlds 2025 Semifinals. T1 12-0 LPL It has now become a Worlds custom for LPL teams to fall to Faker and T1. This time, the opportunity presented itself to Anyone’s Legend, the LPL juggernauts who had previously defeated T1 at the Esports World Cup. Many considered them the biggest contender for the Worlds 2025 trophy behind Gen.G. Naturally, they weremore

The 2025 Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu is set to light up the Counter-Strike 2 scene as sixteen of the world's best teams descend upon China on November 3-9 for another chapter in the prestigious IEM series. With $300,000 on the line and crucial ESL Grand Slam points up for grabs, this tournament promises to deliver the high-octane action that has made Intel Extreme Masters the longest-running global pro gaming tour since 2006.​ Tournament Format and Structure The competition will unfoldmore

Worlds 2025 is down to just four teams. Among them, the eventual champions await to have their names engraved in gold. But first, they must prove themselves. The first Semifinal sees Gen.G take on KT Rolster, two teams who, despite their vastly different paths this year, have a rich history with one another and will drive two of the most in-form players in the world on a collision course. Let's go over everything you need to know about this do-or-diemore

G2 continue their expansion beyond the world of esports. After entering the world of traditional sports earlier this year by creating G2 FC to participate in the Kings League, the organization has now announced the launch of Red Aura, an original fantasy-action webcomic that translates the spirit and story of G2 into a new creative universe. Developed in collaboration with Japanese Art Director Runbel and KISAI Entertainment, the studio behind webcomic adaptations of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Beginningmore

OG has been struggling to form a stable Dota 2 roster, and once again they are disbanding to start fresh. This last roster was formed on September 23rd and had successive underwhelming results in the various qualifiers that took place since then. In the good old days, OG was the first organization to become a two-time TI champion and the only one to do it back-to-back to this day. Unfortunately, after their TI-winning roster retired, their results slowly declined tomore

BBL Esports are reportedly finalizing a massive transfer ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season, as they are looking to sign the entire BBL PCIFIC lineup that earned promotion through VCT Ascension EMEA 2025. Sources indicate that the deal will include all five players, and they are expected to compete under the BBL banner next year. BBL PCIFIC’s Ascension The Turkish squad had an extraordinary 2025 campaign, sweeping through their regional circuit by winning the VCL TR Kickoff, Stage 1,more

The League of Legends competitive year concludes next week, November 9, with the Worlds 2025 Grand Finals. As is tradition, the most important Bo5 series will follow an Opening Ceremony. Headlined by G.E.M. and Anyma, the ceremony also features performances by Chrissy Constanza and TEYA. Anyma joins Worlds 2025 as a Creative Collaborator Renowned DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist Anyma will join as a creative collaborator for the Opening Ceremony. He will bring his creative vision and live production expertisemore

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have terminated their 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, announced today, October 30, 2025. The cancellation, which comes a mere 14 months after the partnership was announced during the 2024 Paris Olympics, exposes the architectural incompatibility between two institutions operating from irreconcilable philosophical foundations.​ On the surface, the decision appears straightforward: the IOC and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), along with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF),more

After becoming the sole Western team to make it through to the playoffs, G2 Esports proved they still have a long way to go if they want to compete with some of the best Asian teams in the scene. In the Quarterfinals, the LEC champions were no match for Top Esports, who sent G2 home with a swift 3-1 victory. G2 Stand No Chance Coming into Worlds 2025, all Westerns hopes were placed on FlyQuest and G2. With the LTAmore

Tina Lin “Frost” Tsang is a Defending Operator in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. Introduced in the Operation Black Ice expansion, she is known for her mechanical traps and tactical precision. Frost’s calm and calculated approach to combat makes her one of the most methodical defenders in the game. Biography of Frost Tina Lin Tsang was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. At eighteen, she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and later attended the Royal Military College ofmore

A first look at what Patch 25.22 of League of Legends has in store for us is out. Though it won't be the biggest patch in the game's history, the new LoL update will introduce buffs and adjustments to a few forgotten champions and fan favorites, while also toning down some of the picks that are dominating the game as of late. Let's take a look at what's coming our way when LoL Patch 25.22 arrives on November 5th! Yonemore

Timbersaw in Dota 2 is a durable brawler who cuts through forests and foes with mechanical precision. Rizzrack pilots a Saw-suit packed with spinning blades, chains, and fire. He deals reliable damage, moves fast through trees, and shrugs off punishment with strong sustain. This guide explains his abilities, playstyle, and best items based on verified mechanics from the provided Timbersaw data. Timbersaw’s Lore Rizzrack watched Augury Bay fall to walking trees. Paranoia drove him to build the Saw-suit, then namemore

Dota 2 has seen many funny stories, but few are as absurd as Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak getting banned from Dota 2. After making headlines as a new International champion, he also did so as a victim of Valve’s ruthless automated ban system. Malr1ne was banned from Dota 2 by mistake — and it happened right in the middle of two major tournaments. The situation blew up fast. His friend and teammate Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf confirmed the ban on social media.more

League of Legends Patch 25.21 may not have introduced massive gameplay overhauls, but it did bring a series of balance adjustments that have shifted the Solo Queue meta in key ways. With several champions receiving small but meaningful changes, the climb to higher ranks has strongly tied to choosing the right picks. Whether you prefer to carry games yourself or play around your teammates, these are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 25.21. Top Lane Malphite When itmore

Across the sun-scorched dunes of Shurima, a haunting chorus of howls signals the arrival of Naafiri, a Darkin predator leading a pack of dune hounds. Unlike ordinary beasts, her pack is bound by the will of an ancient weapon — the Darkin essence that fuels her hunger for dominance. Naafiri in League of Legends brings a new style of gameplay focused on pack coordination, agility, and overwhelming force. Origins of the Darkin Dune Hound Naafiri is more than a singlemore

Sentinels’ very own Vibe Merchant, Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro, has decided to step away from the VALORANT squad. According to reports from Sheep Esports, Zellsis is reportedly rejoining Cloud9 for the upcoming VCT 2026 season. Buy the SEN Bundle! Zellsis joining Sentinels has to be one of the most lucrative roster moves in VALORANT history. In 2024, Sentinels were coming off two years of slump, with their only bright spot being the 2022 LCQ when Zellsis and Shroud had joined. Zellsismore

After more than 10 years playing at the highest level, Han "Peanut" Wang-ho now says goodbye to competitive League of Legends as he heads to perform his mandatory military service. In his final professional match, Peanut faced his long-standing LCK rivals of Gen.G in the Quarterfinals of Worlds 2025. Despite the series culminating in a loss, the match delivered a stellar showdown between two heavyweights of the scene, providing Peanut and all of his fans a worthy farewell. Peanut's Final Show: Two Titans Clash Unfortunately for Peanut, Hanwha Life Esports drew none other than Gen.G — a team that hasmore

Activision has just announced another free trial period for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies, launching at the exact same time as EA’s brand-new Battlefield battle royale mode, REDSEC.​ The trial, live from October 28 through November 3, opens up nearly the entire multiplayer and Zombies package for anyone to jump in... right as the FPS community’s attention pivots towards REDSEC’s debut. Activision has already done something similar before, timing major free trial launches to coincide with Battlefield’s own milestones.more

After another busy week of nonstop Dota 2, the FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 Group Stage has finally come to an end. It’s time to review how each team performed, who advanced to the Playoffs, and how these results compare to their recent performances in other tournaments. While the BLAST Slam IV introduced a more complex structure, FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 opted for a straightforward and traditional approach. After the Group Stage, teams advance into a double-elimination bracket for the Playoffs — amore