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All Teams Qualified for the Six Invitational 2026

All Teams Qualified for the Six Invitational 2026

With the BLAST regional league finals now concluded, the excitement for Rainbow Six Siege’s ultimate event of the year – the Six Invitational 2026 – is building fast. Teams across the globe have been battling all season for coveted qualification spots, and the first wave of contenders have already secured their spots for Paris. North America League Leading the North American race, M80 booked their spot early by winning the R6 Major Munich and earning a direct invite to SI.more

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Kaustavmani Choudhury
The 2025 Game Awards Winners: Counter-Strike Claims Top Esports Accolade

The 2025 Game Awards Winners: Counter-Strike Claims Top Esports Accolade

The 2025 Game Awards winners have claimed their accolades at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. In an event set to honor some of the greatest and most influential names in the industry, games like Counter-Strike and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stood out as the biggest winners of the night. When it came to the Best Esports Athlete award, the race became a tight affair between LoL's Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon and CS2's Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut. Whoever the winner maymore

12 Dec
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Rainbow Six Siege X Easter Egg Hunt Ends in Disappointment

Rainbow Six Siege X Easter Egg Hunt Ends in Disappointment

Rainbow Six Siege players have been treated to an unexpected Easter egg hunt orchestrated by Ubisoft, sending sleuths across multiple maps to uncover mysterious blueprints and piece together a hidden reward. What began as a cryptic tweet from the official Siege Twitter account on December 9 quickly spiraled into a full-scale in-game scavenger hunt that had the community buzzing. Clues Hidden Across the Maps It all started when Ubisoft posted a short clip showing a peculiar image tucked under amore

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10 Dec
Kaustavmani Choudhury
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Rainbow Six Siege’s Queen of Chaos | Ela Bosak

Rainbow Six Siege’s Queen of Chaos | Ela Bosak

Ela Bosak is a REACT Operator in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction. She is unlocked by default and built around control, survival, and fast reaction play. Her mindset is clear in her quote: “No one can prepare for chaos, just have to know how to survive it.” — Ela This article covers Ela Bosak’s role in REACT, her psychological profile themes, her loadout options, and the exact way her GRZMOT Mines work in missions. Who Is Ela Bosak in REACT?more

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10 Dec
Aidan van Vuuren

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Team BDS to Reportedly Rebrand to Shifters

Team BDS to Reportedly Rebrand to Shifters

Back in June of this year (2025), Team BDS announced that it would be undergoing a major transformation in the following months. According to a report by Sophie Marenne from the Swiss business magazine PME, this transformation will include a complete rebrand; one which will see Team BDS drop their current name and adopt that of Shifters instead. From BDS to Shifters In Marenne's report, Shifters' legal director, Jocelyn Roux, explained that the rebrand aims to strengthen the organization's local identity. Themore

8 Dec
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Understanding Jackal from Rainbow Six Siege: Full Profile

Understanding Jackal from Rainbow Six Siege: Full Profile

Jackal from Rainbow Six Siege is built around one thing: information. He finds defenders by reading what they leave behind on the floor. That makes him helpful in rounds where defenders want to roam, waste time, and stay hidden. This article covers Jackal’s background, his Eyenox Model III visor, footprint rules, hard counters, team synergies, and practical use in matches. Who is Jackal? Ryad “Jackal” Ramírez Al-Hassar was born in Ceuta, Spain. He and his brother, Faisal, went into themore

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6 Dec
Aidan van Vuuren
The King of Destruction: Rainbow Six Siege Flores Breakdown

The King of Destruction: Rainbow Six Siege Flores Breakdown

Flores is an attacker built around one job: removing defender utility from a safe distance. He does it with the RCE-RATERO, an explosive drone that you drive like a normal drone, then lock in place and detonate. This Rainbow Six Siege Flores Breakdown covers who he is, what he carries, how his gadget works, what it destroys, and what stops it. Who Flores is Santiago “Flores” Lucero is an attacking operator introduced in the Crimson Heist expansion. He’s described asmore

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2 Dec
Aidan van Vuuren
The Reinforcement Specialist of Rainbow Six Siege: Castle

The Reinforcement Specialist of Rainbow Six Siege: Castle

Castle is one of the most recognizable defenders in Rainbow Six Siege. His role focuses on control, safety, and careful planning. Many players know him for his walls of reinforced material, but his value goes deeper than that. Castle shapes how a team holds a site, slows enemy pushes, and protects operators who rely on time to set up or rotate. His story and personality help explain why his playstyle is built around protection and structure. This article looks atmore

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27 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
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Iana in Rainbow Six Siege: The Holographic Disruptor

Iana in Rainbow Six Siege: The Holographic Disruptor

Iana is an Attacking Operator introduced in Operation Void Edge. She brings a strong mix of scientific expertise, space-focused engineering, and advanced hologram technology to Rainbow. Her background shapes both her personality and her in-game strengths. Explore Iana in Rainbow Six Siege, from her unique Gemini Replicator gadget to strategies, synergies, and counters for dominating matches. Raised by a mother who worked on the Huygens probe equipment sent to Titan, Iana grew up watching real planetary research unfold. She studiedmore

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23 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
ZywOo Wins PC Player of the Year: All Esports Awards 2025 Winners

ZywOo Wins PC Player of the Year: All Esports Awards 2025 Winners

The 2025 Esports Awards ceremony has taken place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, celebrating some of the biggest and most influential names across the industry throughout the year. Among the complete list of Esports Awards winners, a few victors stand out across the 22 total categories, such as Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, League of Legends, Riot Games, Team Falcons, and more. Let's take a look at the complete list of winners at the Esports Awards 2025. 2025 Esports Awards Winners Esports Gamemore

20 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Mind Over Mechanics: How M80 Upset Falcons Again at the Munich Major

Mind Over Mechanics: How M80 Upset Falcons Again at the Munich Major

When the final round ended at Munich's BMW Park Arena, it was not shaiiko and the Falcons lifting the trophy, but it was M80, capping a remarkable chapter in Siege esports history. The North American squad, built with four players from beastcoast’s legendary Manchester Major title run, once again turned the tables on the world’s best with a 3-1 triumph over the tournament favorites. Ayden "dfuzr" Gabari, Gaven "Gaveni" Black, Shaun "Gunnar" Pottorff, and Matthew "Hotancold" Stevens had already achievedmore

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18 Nov
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Chovy Is Nominated for Best Esports Athlete: All Game Awards 2025 Nominees

Chovy Is Nominated for Best Esports Athlete: All Game Awards 2025 Nominees

The complete list of The Game Awards nominees is out! 2025 has been a remarkable year for gaming, both in and out of esports. Now, it's time to award the titles, teams, players, and creative minds that continue to propel the gaming industry forward. With the nominations announced, The Game Awards 2025 voting is officially open. Head over to the official voting site and select the candidates that you believe stand above the rest. Without further ado, let's take a look at the complete list of the 2025 Game Awards nominees before the winners are declared on December 11th. Chovy,more

17 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
The Emperor Does it Again! M80 win BLAST R6 Munich Major 2025

The Emperor Does it Again! M80 win BLAST R6 Munich Major 2025

M80 has created history! At the BLAST R6 Munich Major 2025, the North American squad completed one of, if not the greatest, Cinderella run in R6 history to lift a trophy. With the win, Fabian increases his R6 title tally to five, further cementing his legacy as Rainbow Six Siege’s God Emperor. Cinderella Once More! After dominating North America Stage 2, M80 came into the Munich Major as a team ready for a challenge. The opening Swiss Stage was extremely favorable as they secured wins over G2 Esports, FaZe Clan and Team Secret to qualify for the Playoffs as themore

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17 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
Rainbow Six Siege Operation Tenfold Pursuit: Every Change Coming in Year 10 Season 4

Rainbow Six Siege Operation Tenfold Pursuit: Every Change Coming in Year 10 Season 4

Operation Tenfold Pursuit marks a major milestone in Rainbow Six Siege as Ubisoft celebrates 10 years of tactical action. Launching December 2, this season represents both a tribute to Siege’s legacy and a promise to its future. This time the focus is on tackling long-standing community concerns around anti-cheat, ranked matchmaking, gameplay variety, and balance philosophy. Let’s break down all the updates coming to Operation Tenfold Pursuit. Thatcher Rework A decade after launch, Thatcher – one of Siege’s original operatorsmore

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16 Nov
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Unlocking Ying's Full Potential in Rainbow Six Siege

Unlocking Ying's Full Potential in Rainbow Six Siege

Ying, known by her codename “Firefly,” is one of the most tactical and versatile Attackers in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. She specializes in area denial and crowd control using her signature gadget, the Candela. Introduced in Operation Blood Orchid, Ying combines precision, adaptability, and crowd management to create openings for her team during assaults. This guide explains Ying’s story, her role in gameplay, how her Candelas function, and how players can make the most of her skills. Learn aboutmore

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15 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
FURIA Eliminated from BLAST R6 Major Munich After Lower Bracket Loss

FURIA Eliminated from BLAST R6 Major Munich After Lower Bracket Loss

The opening match on the main stage of BLAST R6 Major Munich delivered an unprecedented showdown as Team Secret faced FURIA in the lower bracket. A surprising scenario for both teams, who arrived at the Major as favorites, holding major victories from the Esports World Cup and RELOAD 2025, respectively. It was quite the surprise to find these two battling for survival this early, when most would have predicted them going deeper. FURIA’s Rock-Solid Year Shaken FURIA had been ridingmore

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14 Nov
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Drone Control Tactics with Mozzie in Rainbow Six Siege

Drone Control Tactics with Mozzie in Rainbow Six Siege

Mozzie stands out as a defender who can change the flow of a match with a single gadget. His ability to steal attacker drones gives his team rare intel and forces attackers to rethink their approach. This article explains his story, his personality, how his device works, and how players can use him well. Who is Mozzie? Max Goose, known as Mozzie, joined Rainbow as part of Operation Burnt Horizon. He comes from Australia and built his reputation through quickmore

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13 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
Aruni Placed in Competitive Quarantine at the R6 Munich Major Due to Huge Bug

Aruni Placed in Competitive Quarantine at the R6 Munich Major Due to Huge Bug

When tournament organizers pull an operator mid-event, you know something went seriously wrong, and that's exactly what happened at the BLAST R6 Munich Major when Aruni got the dreaded competitive quarantine, a move that hits different players across multiple teams at the worst possible moment, right when they need consistency most. Why Was Aruni Put In Quarantine? While the official announcement didn't spell out every detail, the consensus within the competitive scene points to something structural with how Aruni's Suryamore

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10 Nov
Andre Guaraldo
The Tactical Firestarter: Goyo in Rainbow Six Siege

The Tactical Firestarter: Goyo in Rainbow Six Siege

César Ruiz Hernández, known by his codename Goyo, is a defending operator in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. Introduced in Operation Ember Rise alongside Amaru, he quickly became known for his tactical precision and explosive control. Goyo’s story is one of resilience and discipline, forged through hardship and refined through years of military service. He was only eleven when a bomb destroyed his home in Mexico, killing his father and sister and injuring his mother. Guided by his mother Sofiamore

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10 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
Spoit Starts Another #SAVESIEGE Campaign to Rally for R6S Improvements

Spoit Starts Another #SAVESIEGE Campaign to Rally for R6S Improvements

Just a month after Ubisoft came out with a response for the original #SAVESIEGE campaign that was started by the community, Shopify Rebellion player and popular streamer William "Spoit" Löfstedt has once again started another campaign to address some more issues with the game. Although most of the points made in this new campaign are very similar to the old ones, most of the problems still hold true. Ubisoft’s non-response last time around, with the promise of future changes, stillmore

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9 Nov
Kaustavmani Choudhury

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