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Historic Humiliation: LPL's Top Seed Exits Worlds 2026 Without Winning a Single Game

Historic Humiliation: LPL's Top Seed Exits Worlds 2026 Without Winning a Single Game

Team Liquid stunned LPL champions Anyone's Legend with a 2-0 sweep. China's top seed exited Worlds 2026 without winning a single game.

26 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
LOS Eliminates Team Secret Whales to Stay Alive at Worlds 2026

LOS Eliminates Team Secret Whales to Stay Alive at Worlds 2026

LOS earned its first win at Worlds 2026, eliminating Team Secret Whales 2-0 and moving into the 1-2 pool ahead of the Swiss Stage Round 4 draw.

26 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Worlds 2026 Pays Tribute to Cyanide With Moment of Silence

Worlds 2026 Pays Tribute to Cyanide With Moment of Silence

The Worlds 2026 broadcast honored Cyanide, the 2011 world champion, as Fnatic paid tribute to its former jungler.

26 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
jL Set to Get Major Sticker Instead of apEX and Jokes About It

jL Set to Get Major Sticker Instead of apEX and Jokes About It

Standing in for apEX during his paternity leave, jL is expected to make Vitality's official Singapore Major roster and receive

26 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Keria Overtakes Faker to Set Historic Record at Worlds 2026

Keria Overtakes Faker to Set Historic Record at Worlds 2026

Keria reached 1,022 career Worlds assists, overtaking Faker during T1's win over CTBC Flying Oyster and helping the team improve to 2-1 in the Swiss Stage.

26 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
The End of an Era: ENCE Files for Bankruptcy

The End of an Era: ENCE Files for Bankruptcy

On October 26, 2026, legendary CS2 organization ENCE signaled the end of its competitive journey with a simple, heartbreaking message on social media. The emotional announcement follows mounting financial pressures and persistent roster upheaval, marking the tragic downfall of an organization that once defined Finnish Counter-Strike and captured global attention with its iconic "#EZ4ENCE" tag.

26 Oct
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Is Hush Actually Good? Hands-On Impressions and Ability Tier List for Hush

Is Hush Actually Good? Hands-On Impressions and Ability Tier List for Hush

After testing VALORANT’s newest agent, Hush, it is clear that she brings a different approach to the Duelist role. Rather than relying on explosive movement, Hush centers her playstyle around utility with her telekinetic manipulation and midair control.

26 Oct
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Former Worlds Champion Cyanide Passes Away at 31

Former Worlds Champion Cyanide Passes Away at 31

Cyanide leaves behind a lasting legacy with FNATIC and the League of Legends community.

26 Oct
Sofia Guimarães
T1 to host T1 Trials — a 256-player Riftbound Tournament

T1 to host T1 Trials — a 256-player Riftbound Tournament

League of Legends powerhouse T1 has announced a 256-player Riftbound tournament — T1 Trials. The largest South Korean card tournament marks the organization's attempt to expand Riftbound. Amongst the 256 players will be content creators and top-tier players, with 5 million Korean Won in total rewards, including the T1 Signature Box for the top 64 players.

26 Oct
Ganesh Jadhav
Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Day 3: IG Upsets HLE as First Teams Reach Playoffs

Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Day 3: IG Upsets HLE as First Teams Reach Playoffs

Dplus KIA and Gen.G reached the Worlds 2026 playoffs, while Invictus Gaming upset Hanwha Life Esports and Top Esports defeated G2 on Swiss Stage Day 3.

26 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Gen.G Becomes Second Team to Qualify for Worlds 2026 Playoffs

Gen.G Becomes Second Team to Qualify for Worlds 2026 Playoffs

Gen.G came from behind to defeat LYON 2-1 and became the second team to qualify for the Worlds 2026 quarterfinals.

25 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
donk Wants Pistol Rounds Removed From CS2 and Explains Why

donk Wants Pistol Rounds Removed From CS2 and Explains Why

The Team Spirit player believes pistol rounds have too much influence on match results given how random they can be.

25 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Dplus KIA's Smash Scores First Pentakill of Worlds 2026

Dplus KIA's Smash Scores First Pentakill of Worlds 2026

Smash scored the first pentakill of Worlds 2026 at 38 minutes in Game 1 against Movistar KOI. Watch the broadcast clip and his POV.

25 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Dplus KIA Becomes First Team to Qualify for Worlds 2026 Playoffs

Dplus KIA Becomes First Team to Qualify for Worlds 2026 Playoffs

Dplus KIA defeated Movistar KOI 2-0 to become the first team to reach the Worlds 2026 playoffs. Smash scored a pentakill in Game 1.

25 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Valyn Reportedly Set to Join Fnatic Ahead of VCT 2027

Valyn Reportedly Set to Join Fnatic Ahead of VCT 2027

G2 Esports' in-game leader valyn is reportedly set to join EMEA's Fnatic ahead of VCT 2027. Let's explore what this move could mean for both organizations.

25 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
After Three Straight Losses, donk Helps Spirit Bounce Back at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026

After Three Straight Losses, donk Helps Spirit Bounce Back at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026

After losses to MOUZ, Aurora, and BETBOOM, Spirit beat TYLOO 2-0. donk led the recovery after an unusually poor series.

25 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
All-Brazilian Dplus Roster Wins APAC North, Leaving Japan Without a Team at Osaka Major 2026

All-Brazilian Dplus Roster Wins APAC North, Leaving Japan Without a Team at Osaka Major 2026

Dplus won APAC North Stage 2 with five Brazilian players, denying Japan a home team at the Osaka Major and reigniting debate over roster imports.

25 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
BLG knight: “I don't have many weaknesses compared to other midlaners”

BLG knight: “I don't have many weaknesses compared to other midlaners”

BLG knight discusses Worlds 2026, the LPL’s struggles, and his strengths as a midlaner.

25 Oct
Sofia Guimarães
Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Round 3 Matchups, Schedule, and Start Times

Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Round 3 Matchups, Schedule, and Start Times

Gen.G and Dplus KIA play for quarterfinal spots as eight Swiss Stage Round 3 matchups take place on October 25 and 26.

25 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Round 2 Recap: T1 Falls to Dplus KIA and LPL Bounces Back

Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Round 2 Recap: T1 Falls to Dplus KIA and LPL Bounces Back

Dplus KIA beats T1, the LPL claims three wins, and the Swiss Stage Round 3 draw sets up qualification and elimination matches.

25 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues