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Ten LCK teams will compete for two sports at First Stand during the LCK Cup 2026, marking the return of League of Legends action to South Korea.

From the addition of role quests and new rewards, to changes to neutral objectives and several champions, LoL Patch 26.01 will kick off the new season with a bang.

Blizzard is taking another swing at a StarCraft shooter, and this time it looks like we might actually see it. Reports suggest the game will headline BlizzCon 2026 this September, marking the company's third attempt to bring the beloved RTS franchise into the action genre. Details Are Starting to Leak Jez Corden from Windows Central broke the news, confirming through his own sources that a StarCraft third-person shooter is in development and likely to be revealed at BlizzCon 2026 onmore

This guide shows how to enable and use basic Dota 2 console commands. You’ll start by learning how to enable the console and configure launch options, then move on to creating an autoexec.cfg for persistent binds and aliases. We’ll cover the most useful FPS, network, HUD, and minimap commands and explain how lobby cheats (sv_cheats 1) work for practice. Finally, you’ll learn what’s available on public servers versus what only works inside a custom lobby. Enable console and set themore

Riot Games has introduced the Alpha vs Omega ACT 1 Challenge in VALORANT Season V26, offering players a chance to complete objectives alongside some of their favorite EMEA content creators.

Clinkz is currently ruling the Dota 2 meta. He has emerged as one of the strongest carries in the game. In both Immortal games and the competitive scene. Clinkz is also a common pickup, showing up in about 19% of games. Like it or not, the hero is the king of the meta right now. This makes it all the more important to know the best Clinkz Counters in Dota 2. Lucky for you, we have the best options tomore

Riot Games brings in 2026 with the new skin bundle Ayakashi, a premium cosmetic collection inspired by Japanese mythology that proves they continue to not mess around when it comes to weapon cosmetic innovations. ​​What The Ayakashi Skin Bundle Contains The bundle costs 7,160 Valorant Points and arrives with a solid lineup: the Phantom and Ghost skins (those reliable guns you already can't aim with) plus the Kogitsune dual-blade melee, VALORANT's first-ever dual short katana design. Think of it as finallymore

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled the format of the 2026 Esports Nations Cup, scheduled for November. The tournament will feature 24-48 national teams per team-based title and 32-128 individuals per solo title.

Season 2026 is officially here, and the VALORANT Patch 12.00 is dropping some serious heat. This update brings the biggest map rework in the game's history, a brand-new sidearm, and a whole list of changes that are going to shake up how you play. Breeze is back after a complete overhaul, there's a fresh weapon called the Bandit ready to change your eco rounds, and Riot is introducing All Random One Site, a chaotic new limited-time mode that throws strategymore

VALORANT kicks off new season V26 with Patch 12.00. The in-game new year kicks off map and agent changes, new weapon and all new game mode: All Random One Site

VCT 2026 is set to begin in January, starting with the Kickoff tournament. This will be followed by International Leagues Stage 1, Masters Santiago, League Stage 2, Masters London, and VALORANT Champions.

Zofia Bosak is an attacking operator in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, introduced in Operation White Noise alongside Dokkaebi and Vigil. She stands out for a toolset built around pressure: soft destruction, disruption, and fast follow-up. This article covers who Zofia is, what shaped her, and how her KS79 LIFELINE works in real play. It sticks to confirmed details from her biography, psychological notes, and gadget documentation. Who Is Zofia Bosak? Zofia Bosak was born in Wrocław, Poland. She ismore

T1 completed yet another run for the history books at Worlds 2025, drawing an exciting season of action to a close with a bang. Now, it's time to turn our attention to 2026 as the start of the new season draws closer, with several teams around the globe hoping this can finally be the year they dethrone Faker and T1. With First Stand 2026 scheduled to begin on March 16, this means all leagues must wrap up their first splitsmore

Just a week after Ubisoft weathered one of the most disruptive security breaches in Rainbow Six Siege’s history, the popular tactical shooter has once again found itself under siege. Players across all platforms are reporting bizarrely specific “67-day-long” bans just days after servers were brought back online, suggesting a second large-scale hack.

If you’re encountering a mysterious “Wsptfile” pop-up when launching League of Legends, you’re not alone. This issue can disrupt your gaming experience and is often linked to software conflicts, overlays, or corrupted files. Our troubleshooting guide will walk you through all the steps to diagnose and resolve the “Wsptfile” pop-up problem, ensuring you get back to playing without interruptions. What Is the "Wsptfile" Pop-Up? The “Wsptfile” pop-up is not a standard League of Legends error. It typically indicates interference frommore

ENVY have officially withdrawn from Rainbow Six Siege X esports one week before the NA SI 2026 LCQ, transferring their league license to in-game leader James “JJBlazt” Letkovsky. In a post on social media, ENVY confirmed they are “pausing [their] competitive operations in the game”, thanking the team for their work in the organization’s first and only Siege season and expressing hope of a return “when the time is right.” For the players, the timing could hardly be more brutal. Monthsmore

BC.Game Esports just made a massive move to shake up their roster. The organization officially announced the signing of three Portuguese players from SAW: Christopher "MUTiRiS" Fernandes, António "aragorN" Barbosa, and Adones "krazy" Nobre. They'll be joining forces with Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev and Denis "electroNic" Sharipov for the 2026 season. A Fresh Start for the Legendary Duo This roster change couldn't have come at a better time. BC.Game spent most of 2025 grinding through the tier-2 scene, and despite havingmore

Dota 2 patch 7.40b has shaken up the meta. New items, map changes, a brand new season of Neutrals introduced. But one thing remains the same. Everyone is looking for mid heroes to grind MMR in Dota 2patch 7.40b. We are listing down the three best pub stompers this patch. While all these heroes require significant micro play to work, there is no doubt that all three are fantastic for climbing the MMR ladder. Three best mid heroes to climbmore

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok just added something to his trophy case that no other esports player has ever held. The legendary League of Legends mid-laner received the Cheongnyong Medal, South Korea's highest sports honor, from President Lee Jae-myung on January 2, 2026. This isn't just another accolade for the T1 icon, it's a statement that esports has officially arrived at the same table as traditional sports. What the Blue Dragon Medal Means The Cheongnyong Medal, also called the Blue Dragon Medal,more

Overview of the Pearl Map in Valorant Pearl is a unique map in Valorant, taking players to an underwater city set in an alternate version of Lisbon, Portugal. Unlike other Valorant maps that include dynamic elements or mechanical hooks, Pearl is a simpler, straightforward map with two bomb sites (A and B) and a traditional three-lane structure. This design makes it ideal for players who appreciate tactical, balanced gameplay where positioning, map control, and teamwork shine. Released in June 2022,more