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The October 22nd update has sent shockwaves across the Counter-Strike 2 community. The update introduces a new trade-up feature that allows players to exchange 5 Covert (Red) skins for a Knife or Melee (Gold). But how do the new trade ups work? Let’s find out! How to Trade Up for a Knife/Glove in CS2 To trade up your Coverts to a Knife or Glove: Under the Inventory tab, navigate to Trade Up. For a knife/glove trade-up, select the 5 Redsmore

We're in for an entirely new-look LEC in 2026. The top-tier EMEA league will revolutionize its format in the coming year, welcoming a new winter tournament, bringing Tier-2 teams into the mix, and standardizing the design of the Spring and Summer Splits. Let's take a look at all of the changes coming to the LEC 2026 format. Goodbye Winter Split, Hello Los Ratones Without a doubt, the biggest change coming with the new format will be the departure of themore

The CS2 skins market has experienced a dramatic crash, losing nearly $2 billion in market capital after Valve's recent update fundamentally altered the way these extremely rare items are obtained. Valve's October 22, 2025 update introduced a major change to Counter-Strike 2's Trade-Up Contract system. Players can now exchange five Covert (red rarity) weapon skins for a guaranteed knife or glove from the same collection – items that were previously ultra-rare and highly sought after, with prices often ranging frommore

After tripping over Anyone's Legend earlier in the Swiss Stage, Gen.G decided it was time to lock in. In their final match of the Swiss Stage, the LCK champions dominated Top Esports to seal their spot in the Quarterfinals of Worlds 2025 without breaking a sweat. Having shown exactly what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders, Gen.G will arrive in the playoffs as the biggest threat every team would like to avoid. Gen.G Run Over Top Esports Looksmore

Maxim "Kapkan" Basuda is one of the most recognizable Defenders in Rainbow Six Siege. Known for his deadly tripwire traps and strategic placement skills, Kapkan is a calculated operator who rewards patience and precision. His mix of tactical awareness and psychological insight makes him a dangerous opponent in close-quarters combat. Biography of Maxim "Kapkan" Basuda Kapkan was born on May 14 in Kovrov, Russia. He grew up surrounded by military influence, with both parents working in defense factories — hismore

Yes, you heard it right, folks! The community’s favorite warm-up mode — Retakes — is officially back in the game. The October 22nd Update has paved the way for the seventh mode added to Counter-Strike. But that’s not all — this update also introduces a new Trade Up mechanic. From now on, players can trade up five Coverts (Reds) to receive a Knife or a Glove (Gold). This change is single-handedly one of the biggest shake-ups to the Counter-Strike market,more

The upcoming LoL patch is set to deliver a new wave of Mecha Kingdoms skins to Wukong and Darius, as well as the brand new Machine Herald Viktor and Panda Pal Lux skins. These skins will arrive during LoL Patch 25.22, set to go live on Wednesday, November 5th. The perfect way to celebrate the arrival of Season 3 Act II, as well as the last seasonal Battle Pass of the year, here's everything you need to know about themore

After qualifying to the Quarterfinals of Worlds 2025 earlier today, the G2 Esports news just keep on coming. Now, it appears the organization is set to form a new academy team to participate in EMEA's Tier-2 scene in 2026. According to a report by Brieuc "LEC Wooloo" Seeger, the project may be given life through a collaboration with NORD Esports, the very team for which former G2 legend Marcin "Jankos" Jankowski last competed. G2 Build New Academy Team Should themore

Reigning World Champion Sam "s0m" Oh has announced he is stepping away from the NRG active roster following the team’s victory in Paris earlier this month. His departure from the organization brings a half decade-long partnership to a bittersweet end as s0m steps fully into the world of content creation (for now). From CS Rookie to VALORANT World Champion One of the few remaining talents to have come over to VALORANT from Counter-Strike in that first big initial wave, themore

The MongolZ have made the shocking decision to move star rifler Azbayar "senzu" Munkhbold to the bench. The move comes as a major surprise to the Counter-Strike 2 community, as senzu has been instrumental in the team's meteoric rise to become one of the world's top squads. Senzu's Impact on The MongolZ The 19-year-old Mongolian talent has been a cornerstone of The MongolZ's success since rejoining the organization in September 2023. During this time, the team achieved historic milestones, includingmore

The competitive landscape of VALORANT is poised for a significant transformation in 2026, marked by the introduction of the Path to Champions initiative. After years of separation between Challengers and Tier 1 teams, Riot Games’ new system creates a direct route for thriving regional squads to reach the game’s highest stage, VALORANT Champions, without relying on the old Ascension format. This innovation signals a major step toward inclusivity and meritocracy in the esport. How Path to Champions Works From 2026more

What better time to exact revenge on your opponents than with Worlds Quarterfinals on the line? After a thrilling back-and-forth match that saw EU and NA's best go toe-to-toe, G2 Esports  managed to overpower FlyQuest in the end. Having completed their revenge for their elimination from MSI earlier in the year at the hands of FLY, G2 now return to playoffs at Worlds for the first time since 2020. EU vs NA Delivers a Showdown Having both G2 and FLYmore

Doom in Dota 2 is a durable disabler who shuts down one target for a long time. He farms fast with Devour, controls space with Scorched Earth, chips tanks with Infernal Blade, and wins fights with Doom, which blocks abilities and prevents healing. This guide explains his lore, abilities, talents, items, and clean play patterns. The Fallen One Lucifer was a favored general “behind the light” who refused to kneel. The bell of Vashundol tolled his name, his wings weremore

While BLAST Slam IV goes into a short hiatus until its Playoffs on November 7th, FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 steps in to keep the Dota 2 scene alive. The tournament kicks off on October 23rd and will keep fans entertained throughout the week, running all the way to November 2nd. With a fresh lineup, a classic format, and an exciting mix of teams from across regions, the event promises plenty of high-level action. In this preview, we’ll break down the fullmore

Shurima is a vast desert empire on Runeterra’s southern continent. It grew around celestial magic and an empire that once united many peoples. Its name still echoes through time, representing resilience, power, and divine heritage. Shurima’s culture centered on the Sun Disc, a divine construct that powered its prosperity and faith. Its symbols, cities, and rites reflected that solar focus. Even now, the image of the Sun Disc stands as a reminder of the empire’s long-lasting influence. The Fall ofmore

Whenever EU and NA battle on the international stage, the Western world stops to watch. This time, G2 Esports and FlyQuest will take each other on in the Swiss Stage of Worlds 2025 with a playoff spot on the line, and a whole lot of bragging rights. For G2, this is about revenge and the chance to become an international threat once more. For FlyQuest, it's about proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are a cut abovemore

After winning every tournament they've played in this year, Los Ratones were hungry to achieve the Golden Road at the 2025 EMEA Masters Summer. Unfortunately for Caedrel's team, Karmine Corp Blue handed Los Ratones a swift 0-3 loss in the Semifinals, putting an end to their dreams right then and there. Los Ratones Exterminated Dominant as they may have been throughout the year, Los Ratones were bound to lose eventually. While missing out on the chance to cap off the perfect year with one final trophy certainly stings, it's the manner in which the team lost that was truly shocking.more

The Bizon in Call of Duty is one of the most recognizable submachine guns in the franchise. Known for its large magazine and steady control, the PP19 Bizon has appeared in several titles, each adapting its design and performance to fit different combat styles. From Ghosts to Modern Warfare III, the weapon has evolved while maintaining its signature traits—high ammo capacity, manageable recoil, and fast handling. Origins of the Bizon The PP19 Bizon is a Russian submachine gun chambered inmore

If you tuned into the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 Grand Finals day, you were in for an exciting ride. Starting with a MongolZ–Aurora marathon, the day concluded with FURIA and FalleN displaying the full might of Brazilian Counter-Strike to close out the event. The MongolZ Secure Third Place The MongolZ were the tournament favorites coming into the event. Unfortunately, they couldn’t keep up with NAVI, losing their chance for a rematch against FURIA. Aurora Gaming didn’t have the best timemore

The action continues to heat up at the Swiss Stage of Worlds 2025. We now have our first two teams in playoffs and our first two teams eliminated from the tournament, meaning only 12 teams remain in the battle for the final 6 playoffs spots. With the Round 4 draw out of the way, it's time to take a look at the matchups and schedule for the next set of games of the Swiss Stage. Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Round 4 Draw The window is closing, and teams will have to leave it all on the line to secure a placemore