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The start of the 2026 season kicked off with a scare for LEC fans everywhere when it was announced that the beloved EUphoria podcast was coming to an end. To the good fortune of all of those fans looking to scratch that itch for content outside of the official broadcast, G2 Esports happened to combine forces with one of the most veteran figures in LoL Esports, Trevor "Quickshot" Henry, to create a new podcast to discuss all things concerning European League of Legends: "HopEUm".

Cloud9 Head Coach Inero shares the story of how he was able to build his career in League of Legends and how taking risks got him to where he is today.

Sniper in Dota 2 is one of the longest-ranged carries in the game. He wins fights from distance, not from durability. If enemies reach him, he usually dies. This guide focuses on practical tips and tactics. You will learn how to position, use abilities properly, and survive team fights while dealing consistent damage. Understanding Sniper’s Role Sniper is a backline damage dealer. His job is simple: stay alive and keep attacking. He scales hard with items and levels. With enoughmore

The PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Playoffs are set, with Vitality, FURIA, Falcons, NAVI and more battling in a stacked single-elimination bracket. As Zywoo and Vitality look unstoppable, challengers on both sides of the bracket aim to disrupt the early 2026 power structure and claim one of the year’s biggest trophies.

Gridlock in Rainbow Six Siege is a strong area control operator built for holding ground and slowing enemies. She combines mechanical skill, combat training, and powerful trap deployment. This guide covers her background, weapons, and how her Trax Stingers work in detail. Who Is Gridlock? Gridlock’s real name is Tori Tallyo Fairous. She was born on August 5, 1982, in Longreach, Central Queensland, Australia. She stands 5'10" (1.77m) tall and weighs 225 lbs (102 kg). Her size supports her mediummore

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, David “Parker” Nicho Flores has been removed from paiN Gaming’s active roster during DreamLeague Season 28. The player only competed in two matches, and Aliaksei “Smiling Knight” Svirydau has been announced as his replacement.

We had no downtime between BLAST Slam VI and DreamLeague Season 28, but nonetheless, the meta recap is in order. Let’s check the five most popular picks during BLAST Slam VI and how they performed.

VALORANT Masters Santiago is almost here, and that means one thing for fans: it's time to put your knowledge to the test with Pick'Ems powered by AWS. The first international tournament of 2026 kicks off on February 28, bringing together twelve of the world's best teams for 16 days of elite competition.

VALORANT patch 12.03 introduces the new queueable 2v2 Skirmish mode alongside minor buffs to Gekko. Additionally, Pick'Ems return for Masters Santiago, allowing players to predict match outcomes throughout the tournament and earn rewards.

Twitch is a stealth-based marksman in League of Legends known for poison damage and late-game teamfights. He relies on positioning, timing, and smart use of stealth to deal massive damage. This guide explains Twitch’s abilities, strengths, weaknesses, item choices, and practical strategy. It focuses only on verified in-game mechanics. Twitch Lore and Identity Twitch is a Zaunite plague rat who embraces filth and chaos. He scavenges through the Sump and aims to expose the corruption of Piltover. His personality matchesmore

The 2026 VCT season is here and with the conclusion of Kickoff tournaments globally, the first Masters event of the season is upon us. VCT Masters Santiago assembles 12 of the best VALORANT teams in the world across 16 days to crown the tenth Masters winner and the first of the season. Which of the four regions will step forth in this pivotal and determining first bout?

The conclusion to the much-anticipated Lower Finals between Fnatic and Team Liquid ended with a resolution few expected and yet bears similar beats to the previous years. Coming off the back of the previous day’s performance against Gentle Mates, a timeline where Fnatic fails to qualify for Masters Santiago appeared so improbable, and yet we find ourselves here. Liquid’s showing in yesterday’s series was nothing short of masterful, dominating the series from start to finish to snap the final spot to Santiago.  Following the conclusion of their series, Strafe Esports sat down with Fnatic Head Coach Milan “Milan” de Meij to speak on the series, Fnatic’s preparation coming into the rematch, and so much more in this exclusive interview.

The RLCS Boston Major 2026 kicks off this week with NRG, Karmine Corp, FURIA and MIBR headlining a stacked 16-team field. From GSL groups to Agganis Arena finals, here's your complete guide: who's favored, how to watch, and ticket info before it's too late.

Arc Warden is one of the few heroes that can pressure two parts of the map at the same time. He does it with Tempest Double, a perfect electrical copy that uses the same items and casts special versions of his spells. If the enemy ignores the Double, buildings fall. If the enemy chases it, the real Arc Warden keeps farming or takes a better fight. This hero rewards planning and clean execution. If you manage two units well, Arcmore

Tundra Esports finally dropped the ball and Team Liquid took the opportunity to become the BLAST Slam VI Champions. Liquid faced Natus Vincere in the Grand Final after a series of best-of-5 (BO5) matches in the Playoffs.

The Six Invitational 2026 has come to an end, and a dynasty has officially been cemented in Paris. FaZe Clan defeated Team Secret 3-1 to claim the World Championship title.

The ESL Pro Tour is officially back in 2026 and DreamLeague Season 28 marks the first step of the series. Sixteen teams will battle for a share of a million dollar prize over three stages that will go across two weeks.

The VALORANT Champions 2025 Runner-ups, FNATIC, will be missing the first VCT Masters event of the year. Earlier today, in the lower bracket finals of 2026 VCT EMEA Kickoff, Team Liquid swept the team, securing the final ticket to Santiago from Berlin. Team Liquid Sweep FNATIC Coming into the series, many expected FNATIC to win the series as they were the very team that put Liquid into the lower bracket. When the game started, however, it was clear that themore

Rainbow Six Siege has announced yet another incredible year of updates at the Six Invitational 2026. Year 11 brings a legendary crossover, competitive overhauls, and mechanical experiments that could reshape the tactical shooter's identity. From the introduction of Solid Snake as a playable operator to the long-awaited Ranked 3.0 system, Ubisoft is making bold moves to reinvigorate both casual and competitive play. Operation Silent Hunt: The Snake Enters the Grass The headline of Year 11 Season 1 is the introductionmore

With the regional Kickoff tournaments finally wrapped up, the pieces of the 2026 international puzzle have finally fallen into place. VALORANT Masters Santiago in Chile will be the season’s first global test, and the early list of qualified squads already mixes brand-new stories with familiar contenders. VCT China: All Gamers Emerging from the Upper Bracket, All Gamers have produced what may be the most shocking run of the year so far. They dismantled established names like Bilibili Gaming and Dragon Ranger Gaming, then capped the streak by defeating XLG in the grand finals to lock in their Masters berth. Thismore