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High Elo Gets a Fresh Start: Riot's Apex Tiers Reset Explained

High Elo Gets a Fresh Start: Riot's Apex Tiers Reset Explained

With the state of the Apex ladder spiraling out of control in NA, EUW, EUNE, BR, LAN, and TR, Riot decided that a hard reset coming in Patch 26.9 was the only real fix.

21 Apr
Thales Costa
Phoenix is the Best Support on Patch 7.41b

Phoenix is the Best Support on Patch 7.41b

Patch 7.41 has been out for a while now, and Phoenix has emerged as the most reliable support in the last week. Phoenix is a very versatile hero and had a brief spike of popularity as an offlaner before 7.41.

21 Apr
Eric Oliveira
A New Chapter Begins: karrigan Takes the Wheel at Team Falcons

A New Chapter Begins: karrigan Takes the Wheel at Team Falcons

The CS2 world just got a lot more interesting. Team Falcons have officially confirmed the signing of Finn "karrigan" Andersen as their new in-game leader, bringing in one of the most decorated IGLs in Counter-Strike history to steer a roster packed with elite firepower.

20 Apr
Thales Costa
Team Vitality run the LEC Spring 2026 and Become First Team to Qualify for Playoffs

Team Vitality run the LEC Spring 2026 and Become First Team to Qualify for Playoffs

Team Vitality are on a tear. After putting on a six match win streak, Vitality have become the first team to qualify for the LEC Spring 2026 Playoffs with more than three weeks of action still to go in the Regular Season.

19 Apr
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Team Vitality and Team Spirit Go to War in the IEM Rio 2026 Grand Final

Team Vitality and Team Spirit Go to War in the IEM Rio 2026 Grand Final

The IEM Rio 2026 Grand Final is set, and it's a matchup that feels almost scripted: the world's number one team, Team Vitality, against a Team Spirit that looks like it has rediscovered itself at exactly the right moment

18 Apr
Thales Costa
fer returns to Counter-Strike 2, Joins Gaimin Gladiators

fer returns to Counter-Strike 2, Joins Gaimin Gladiators

It is official. Fernando "fer" Alvarenga is back in competitive CS2, and he is doing it on one of the biggest stages possible: the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Gaimin Gladiators announced the signing on April 18th, confirming what the community had been buzzing about all week.

18 Apr
Thales Costa
MOUZ Make Surprise Roster Changes Ahead of the Cologne Major

MOUZ Make Surprise Roster Changes Ahead of the Cologne Major

MOUZ have announced a significant roster shuffle just weeks before one of the biggest events in Counter-Strike, the Cologne Major. The German organization confirmed via their official X account that they will be making changes to their lineup for their next two tournament runs, fielding a modified squad for PGL Astana and CS Asia Championship 2026 in Shanghai before making a change again for Cologne.

18 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Team Spirit faces Team Falcons for their IEM Rio 2026 Grand Finals spot

Team Spirit faces Team Falcons for their IEM Rio 2026 Grand Finals spot

Tomorrow, the remaining four teams will take the centre stage for the IEM Rio 2026Semifinals. Starting with Team Spirit taking on Team Falcons for the second time in this event. In their previous clash, donk did not show up, and Team Falcons won the bout. Will the teams repeat the same fate tomorrow?

18 Apr
Ganesh Jadhav
No Place Like Home: FURIA Face Team Vitality in IEM Rio 2026 Semifinals

No Place Like Home: FURIA Face Team Vitality in IEM Rio 2026 Semifinals

Less than two months ago, Team Vitality denied FURIA a title on the IEM Krakow stage. Now the Brazilians get another shot, this time on home soil, in the IEM Rio 2026 semifinals.

17 Apr
Thales Costa
Overwatch Season 2: All Battle Pass Rewards

Overwatch Season 2: All Battle Pass Rewards

Overwatch Season 2 features a Spring Fairy-themed Battle Pass. Reflecting the core theme and also teasing the upcoming Mythic, this season's pass features several unique cosmetics.

17 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
The Legend Says Goodbye: FalleN Announces His Retirement at The End of The Year

The Legend Says Goodbye: FalleN Announces His Retirement at The End of The Year

There are moments in esports that are really special. On April 17, at IEM Rio 2026, Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo gave Counter-Strike fans one of the most emotional speeches the competitive scene has ever witnessed, announcing that he will retire from professional play at the end of 2026.

17 Apr
Thales Costa
ENVY Parts Ways With Canezerra Following 12-Month Riot Games Hardware Ban

ENVY Parts Ways With Canezerra Following 12-Month Riot Games Hardware Ban

ENVY has officially terminated its contract with Alex "canezerra" Banyasz after the player received a 12-month hardware ban from Riot Games

17 Apr
Thales Costa
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PGL Wallachia Season 8: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

PGL Wallachia Season 8: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

A month after the end of Season 7, the PGL Wallachia returns for Season 8 on April 18. Teams have mostly already traveled to Romania and are waiting for the beginning of the tournament right now.

16 Apr
Eric Oliveira
Evento "Operation Grand Mesa" da Temporada 2 de Overwatch: Desafios, Recompensas e Mais

Evento "Operation Grand Mesa" da Temporada 2 de Overwatch: Desafios, Recompensas e Mais

A Temporada 2 de Overwatch apresenta Operation Grand Mesa, um evento de três semanas ligado à nova heroína Sierra. Ao completar desafios simples, você ganha Event XP para desbloquear recompensas e progredir na história de Sierra.

16 Apr
André Guaraldo
FaZe Clan Announce New Head Coach

FaZe Clan Announce New Head Coach

FaZe Clan have confirmed the signing of Niclas "enkay J" Krumhorn as the new head coach of their Counter-Strike 2 roster. The German tactician steps into a turbulent situation at one of esports' most iconic organizations, tasked with steadying the ship during what appears to be a significant transitional period.

16 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Falcons Silence the Doubters and Break Vitality's Streak at IEM Rio 2026

Falcons Silence the Doubters and Break Vitality's Streak at IEM Rio 2026

Team Falcons just sent a message to the entire field at IEM Rio 2026. In the Group A Upper Bracket Final, they took down Team Vitality in a best-of-three, snapping the French squad's impressive match win streak and punching their ticket straight to the semifinals.

15 Apr
Thales Costa
Strafe Recommends: Ace Dota 2

Strafe Recommends: Ace Dota 2

There are lots of sources of reliable information if you want to improve your Dota 2 performance. Recently, offlaners have been rumored to be a dying breed, and Marcus "Ace" Christensen decided to do something about it.

15 Apr
Eric Oliveira
paiN Gaming is Leaving Dota 2 Again

paiN Gaming is Leaving Dota 2 Again

Despite their effort in coming back to Dota 2, ultimately paiN Gaming did not perform as expected and recently dismissed their roster. According to their announcement tweet, the team lacked sustainability in Dota 2.

15 Apr
Eric Oliveira
Overwatch Season 2 Mythic Skins: Volted Overdrive Soldier 76 and Genji's Sumi-Ichimonji Weapon Arrive

Overwatch Season 2 Mythic Skins: Volted Overdrive Soldier 76 and Genji's Sumi-Ichimonji Weapon Arrive

Overwatch Season 2 introduces Volted Overdrive Soldier: 76 and Genji's Sumi-Ichimonji weapon as its new Mythic skins, unlockable using Mythic Prisms.

14 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar
Overwatch Season 2 Patch Notes Preview: Sierra Arrives, Hero Buffs and Nerfs, Post-Match Accolades, and More

Overwatch Season 2 Patch Notes Preview: Sierra Arrives, Hero Buffs and Nerfs, Post-Match Accolades, and More

Overwatch Season 2 is now live, introducing the new hero Sierra, new Mythic skins and Battle Pass, hero balance changes, and several other updates.

14 Apr
Adarsh J. Kumar