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FISSURE CEO Acknowledges Unpaid Prize Money, Targets 2027 Repayments

FISSURE CEO Acknowledges Unpaid Prize Money, Targets 2027 Repayments

FISSURE CEO Nikolay Vesnin has acknowledged outstanding Dota 2 and CS2 prize money and outlined a conditional repayment plan for early 2027.

7 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
Riot Reveals Tougher Anti-Cheat Rules for VCT 2027

Riot Reveals Tougher Anti-Cheat Rules for VCT 2027

Riot Games is tightening competitive integrity rules for VCT 2027, with mandatory monitoring in Open Playoffs, Vanguard checks and new streaming restrictions.

7 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
FalleN Overtakes ZywOo to Set All-Time LAN Clutch Record

FalleN Overtakes ZywOo to Set All-Time LAN Clutch Record

The FURIA captain has reached 487 LAN clutch wins, moving past ZywOo's 486 to claim the all-time Counter-Strike record at IEM Beijing 2026.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
Sentinels Sign canezerra After Riot Lifts His Hardware Ban Early

Sentinels Sign canezerra After Riot Lifts His Hardware Ban Early

Ascension Americas 2025 champion canezerra joins Sentinels after an early end to his Riot Games hardware ban, adding another piece to the team's 2027 rebuild.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
PGL Adds $30,000 Fine for Teams Withdrawing From CS2 Events

PGL Adds $30,000 Fine for Teams Withdrawing From CS2 Events

PGL's 2027 rulebook introduces a $30,000 withdrawal fine on top of travel and replacement costs, with exemptions for certain medical and visa issues.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
Perkz Deletes X Account After Being Fired by G2 Esports

Perkz Deletes X Account After Being Fired by G2 Esports

The former player and coach deleted his X account after controversial comments led to his G2 dismissal, just months after returning to the organization.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
BuZz Re-Signs With T1 Through 2028 Amid 2027 Roster Rebuild

BuZz Re-Signs With T1 Through 2028 Amid 2027 Roster Rebuild

BuZz and stax have re-signed with T1 through 2028, while iZu remains under contract. TenZ, crashies and Sacy have all been linked to the team's 2027 rebuild.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
Gen.G Signs MaKo and Dambi for VCT 2027

Gen.G Signs MaKo and Dambi for VCT 2027

MaKo and Dambi join t3xture and Karon on Gen.G's 2027 roster. According to VLR.gg, the fifth spot remains open and no IGL has been announced.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
S1mple’s BC.Game Among Teams Rebranding for PGL Singapore Major 2026

S1mple’s BC.Game Among Teams Rebranding for PGL Singapore Major 2026

Four Counter-Strike 2 organizations—BC.Game, BetBoom Team, 1w Team (also known as 1win), and PARIVISION—are set to undergo mandatory name and logo changes for the upcoming PGL Major Singapore 2026.

6 Nov
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Overwatch x Stellar Blade Collab: Skins, Challenges, and More

Overwatch x Stellar Blade Collab: Skins, Challenges, and More

2024 action-adventure title Stellar Blade and Overwatch have teamed up to bring premium hero skins for D.Va, Widowmaker, and more, alongside a dedicated in‑game event.

6 Nov
Adarsh J. Kumar
K/DA and DJ Sona Release GIRLS Music Video

K/DA and DJ Sona Release GIRLS Music Video

Created in partnership with THE LINE, the GIRLS video arrives on YouTube. K/DA is set to perform at the Worlds 2026 final on November 14.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
LOUD Reportedly Reach Agreements With cortezia, artzin and basic for 2027

LOUD Reportedly Reach Agreements With cortezia, artzin and basic for 2027

LOUD are reportedly set to sign cortezia, artzin and basic for VCT 2027. The trio could join tkzin and DaviH in the team's rebuilt lineup.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
BLG Sweeps Dplus KIA 3-0 to Reach Worlds 2026 Semifinals

BLG Sweeps Dplus KIA 3-0 to Reach Worlds 2026 Semifinals

BLG knocked out Swiss Stage 3-0 team Dplus KIA with a clean sweep and will face either T1 or Karmine Corp in the Worlds 2026 semifinals.

6 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
BrokenBlade Reportedly Exploring Options Outside G2 Esports for 2027

BrokenBlade Reportedly Exploring Options Outside G2 Esports for 2027

BrokenBlade's five-year G2 Esports stint could be ending as the top laner explores moves to Movistar KOI, NAVI, Fnatic and LYON.

5 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
T1 vs KC: Can the French Take Down the Worlds Champions?

T1 vs KC: Can the French Take Down the Worlds Champions?

Can Karmine Corp shock the world and take down reigning champions T1 in a high-stakes Worlds 2026 Quarterfinal showdown?

5 Nov
Sofia Guimarães
FNATIC Part Ways With Alfajer After Four Years

FNATIC Part Ways With Alfajer After Four Years

Alfajer leaves FNATIC after four years, two international titles and a disappointing 2026 season. Gentle Mates is his reported next destination.

5 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
LOUD Reportedly Reaches Verbal Agreement to Keep tkzin for VCT 2027

LOUD Reportedly Reaches Verbal Agreement to Keep tkzin for VCT 2027

Despite LOUD's farewell post, tkzin has reportedly agreed to stay for 2027 as the world champions prepare for several roster departures.

5 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
BLAST Rivals Fall 2026 Hong Kong: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

BLAST Rivals Fall 2026 Hong Kong: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

Before 32 CS2 teams congregate in Singapore, eight top squads will make a stop in Hong Kong for the penultimate tournament of the year — BLAST Rivals Fall 2026.

5 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
G2 Esports Terminates Perkz Contract Following Controversial Online Remarks

G2 Esports Terminates Perkz Contract Following Controversial Online Remarks

The organization faces an off-season rebuild, with changes expected across both its coaching staff and roster.

5 Nov
Sofia Guimarães
Bilibili Gaming Reportedly Closing In on VALORANT World Champion Smoggy

Bilibili Gaming Reportedly Closing In on VALORANT World Champion Smoggy

After more than four years with EDward Gaming, Smoggy is reportedly heading to Bilibili Gaming, which hopes to return to international competition in 2027.

5 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues