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Dota 2 Patch 7.41b Nukes Meepo

Dota 2 Patch 7.41b Nukes Meepo

let's take a dive into Dota 2 patch 7.41b and see what has changed and who has gained and lost the most from the recent update.

30 Apr
Otomo
Dota 2 Patch 7.41a Drops During ESL Birmingham Match

Dota 2 Patch 7.41a Drops During ESL Birmingham Match

Two patches have been dropped during ESL One Birmingham. The first was before the last day of the group stage, while patch 7.41a dropped in the middle of the series between Team Spirit and Xtreme Gaming.

30 Apr
Otomo
Dota 2 Patch 7.41 Removes Facets!

Dota 2 Patch 7.41 Removes Facets!

Dota 2 patch 7.41 is here and it brings massive changes to the game. The first line already removes a feature introduced two years ago. Facets have been removed, and most of their effects added as either basic abilities, Shards, or Scepter upgrades.

30 Apr
Otomo
Tier-2 Teams Sweep the LEC 4-0 at the EWC Qualifier

Tier-2 Teams Sweep the LEC 4-0 at the EWC Qualifier

Nobody saw this coming. On April 30, in the Losers Bracket Round 1 of the Esports World Cup EMEA Qualifier, two LFL teams did the unthinkable, sweeping two of Europe's top League of Legends organizations off the bracket in the very same day.

30 Apr
Thales Costa
Overwatch Season 2 Operation Grand Mesa Event: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch Season 2 Operation Grand Mesa Event: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch Season 2 introduces Operation Grand Mesa, a three-week event tied to new hero Sierra. By completing simple challenges, you earn Event XP to unlock rewards and progress through Sierra's story.

30 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
VALORANT Kuronami 2.0 Bundle: Skins, Price, Release Date, and More

VALORANT Kuronami 2.0 Bundle: Skins, Price, Release Date, and More

The beloved Kuronami collection returns in patch 12.08, and we now have an early look at what to expect. Headlined by the Naru-Kami blade, the second set also includes skins for four other weapons.

30 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Diable Joins Nongshim RedForce in 1-for-1 Player Trade

Diable Joins Nongshim RedForce in 1-for-1 Player Trade

Nam “Diable” Dae-geun is reportedly headed for Nongshim RedForce as part of a talent trade. The former BNK FEARX AD Carry player had been benched just two days prior by said organization; with disciplinary reasons cited as the reason.

30 Apr
Foo Zen-Wen
ESL Challenger China Season 3: a Shortcut to the Esports World Cup 2026

ESL Challenger China Season 3: a Shortcut to the Esports World Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup 2026 is a new iteration of what has become the biggest esports event in recent history. Dota 2 will have qualifiers, but this time many teams will also be selected directly from the ESL Pro Tour scoreboard.

29 Apr
Eric Oliveira
Sentinels Qualify to the League of Legends Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026

Sentinels Qualify to the League of Legends Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026

In their first year fielding a League of Legends team, Sentinels just became the first North American team to qualify for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. The team rampaged through the EWC NA Qualifier, dropping just two games throughout the entire bracket to secure their spot in Riyadh.

29 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Cache Is Finally Back: One of CS2's Most Beloved Maps Returns After Seven Years Away

Cache Is Finally Back: One of CS2's Most Beloved Maps Returns After Seven Years Away

It has been a long time coming. After more than seven years away from competitive Counter-Strike, Cache is officially back. The April 28, 2026 update for CS2 says it all: Cache has been added to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.

28 Apr
Thales Costa
BNK FEARX Bench Diable for Disciplinary Reasons

BNK FEARX Bench Diable for Disciplinary Reasons

Few players in all of professional League of Legends have made a splash in the competitive scene this year quite like Nam "Diable" Dae-geun. Despite becoming the biggest star of the team, though, BNK FEARX have announced their benching of the young AD carry player in a shock move few could have seen coming.

28 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Ranking Every Neutral Item In Dota 2 Patch 7.41b - Part 1

Ranking Every Neutral Item In Dota 2 Patch 7.41b - Part 1

There have been a lot of changes to the system and in this list we will look at the items themselves, without any enchantments.

28 Apr
Otomo
PGL Wallachia Season 8 Meta Recap: Going Full Circle

PGL Wallachia Season 8 Meta Recap: Going Full Circle

BetBoom Team was crowned PGL Wallachia Season 8 champion, and the most attentive fans had a sense of déjà vu. Eastern European teams performed well and brought back that feeling we had about a year ago.

28 Apr
Eric Oliveira
Senzu Joins BC.Game and sdy Fills the Gap at Passion UA

Senzu Joins BC.Game and sdy Fills the Gap at Passion UA

Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold is officially joining BC.Game on loan, closing the door on a short but thrilling run with Passion UA. The 19-year-old Mongolian rifler takes his next step, and this time, the stage is as big as it gets.

27 Apr
Thales Costa
VALORANT Introduces Skirmish Ascension Game Mode in S26 Act 3

VALORANT Introduces Skirmish Ascension Game Mode in S26 Act 3

Skirmish Ascension arrives with Patch 12.08, blending select abilities, stage-based weapons, and live leaderboards. This mode will also offer 1v1 and 2v2 queues, bringing in a brand-new experience.

27 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
South Korea Pulls Out of Esports Nations Cup Following Dispute Over National Team Selection

South Korea Pulls Out of Esports Nations Cup Following Dispute Over National Team Selection

South Korea has reportedly pulled out of the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 following a dispute between Korean e-Sports Association (KeSPA) and the Esports Foundation (EF). The former claimed that the national selection of players to represent South Korea had been ‘interfered with’ by the event organizer. KeSPA, as the governing esports body for South Korea, holds tremendous sway over the nation’s esports athletes and activities.

27 Apr
Foo Zen-Wen
LEC Spring Playoffs take shape: Karmine Corp and NAVI in, Shifters and SK out

LEC Spring Playoffs take shape: Karmine Corp and NAVI in, Shifters and SK out

The first of the two LEC Spring 2026 Roadtrips has come to close. Now, two teams leave French soil with their Playoffs spots secured, while two squads see their season cut short as they are eliminated from playoffs contention altogether.

27 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
All Teams Going to the BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major 2026

All Teams Going to the BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major 2026

The BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most hyped Rainbow Six Siege international events of the year. Teams from across the globe have earned their spots through regional league play, and while some slots are still being decided, the picture is becoming clearer. Here's a full breakdown of every team heading to Salt Lake City.

27 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
T1 League of Legends Support Keria Extends Through to 2029

T1 League of Legends Support Keria Extends Through to 2029

Ryu “Keria” Min-seok is confirmed to have signed an extension with T1 through to 2029, securing a continue partnership between one of the best Support players in League of Legends with one of the most successful organizations.

26 Apr
Foo Zen-Wen
BLAST Rivals Spring 2026: Teams, Groups, Format and What to Expect

BLAST Rivals Spring 2026: Teams, Groups, Format and What to Expect

BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1 kicks off on April 29 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, and eight of the best teams in the world are coming to answer one very inconvenient question: is Vitality even beatable?

25 Apr
Thales Costa