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Hogwarts Legacy sequel reportedly exploring multiplayer features

The 2023 hit Hogwarts Legacy may be getting a free-to-play sequel—and that’s not all. A new job listing from Warner Bros. suggests the next entry could also feature multiplayer elements. First spotted by GameRant, the listing …

Best Razor 9mm loadout in Warzone

The Razor 9mm stands out as a top-tier SMG in Warzone Season 1 of BO7 , thanks to the highest fire rate it has among other SMGs at close range. Its base time-to-kill (TTK) excels within 15 meters, often shredding enemies in un…

T1 stays on top as Counter-Strike breaks into Esports Charts’ 2025 most-watched teams list

Esports Charts published its annual year-end ranking of the ten most-watched esports teams across all esports titles, measured by total hours watched. The stats are taken from every major tournament they participated in. South…

Vince Zampella, Respawn co-founder and Call of Duty architect, dies at 55

Vince Zampella, one of the most important people in the first-person shooter genre history, a key person behind the Call of Duty , Titanfall , Apex Legends , and Battlefield series, has died at age 55 after a car crash in South…

Ex33 disqualified from Indie Game Awards due to generative AI usage

The Indie Game Awards has revoked all titles Sandfall Interactive received for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 this year, establishing a firm stance against generative AI content. The event, which took place on Dec. 18, had previo…

Best DS20 Mirage loadout in Warzone

The DS20 Mirage quietly boasts one of the fastest time-to-kill values among assault rifles for medium to long-range gunfights in Call of Duty: Warzone . And if you’re on the lookout for the best DS20 Mirage loadout, you’re in th…

Who is MaiL09? Sweden’s Next Great Counter-Strike Sensation

In November 2025, a 16-year-old Swedish player surpassed Danil “donk” Kryshkovets’ legendary FACEIT ELO record, hitting a whopping 5,415 points. His name is Liam “MaiL09” Tügel, and legendary Swedish player HeatoN called him “Sw…

Fnatic is exploring a $100m sale

Fnatic is looking into a sale that could value the esports organization at around $100 million, according to a Sky News report by Mark Kleinman. The London-based company is said to be weighing either a minority investment or a…

The ultimate VALORANT holiday gift guide 2025

’Tis the holiday season, and if you’ve got a VALORANT fan in your family or friend group who’s expecting something out of you, we’re here to help you pick the best holiday gift. Whether they’re a casual unrated grinder, a ranke…

LoL dev update hints at one of the game’s biggest overhauls yet in 2027

League of Legends developer has shared an early update for long-term plans to solve multiple underlying issues for the title, hinting at what could become one of the biggest overhauls in the game’s history. According to the de…

Zekken forms deadly duo with Aspas in MIBR for VCT 2026

Ex-Sentinels star Zachary “zekken” Patrone has officially joined Made in Brazil (MIBR), finalizing their promising roster for VCT 2026. According to the official announcement, MIBR’s roster looks quite strong and well-shaped fo…

How to unlock Deadeye Drone scorestreak in Black Ops 7

The Deadeye Drone is one of the brand-new scorestreaks in Call of Duty that’s dropping with Black Ops 7 Season 1 update, and it’s perfect if you want to rain down precision fire from the above. If picking off enemies with a f…

How to complete all Week 3 challenges in BO7 & Warzone Season 1

A slew of new challenges for Week 3 are now available for you to complete in Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 1 across all game modes and earn new rewards. Week 3 tasks you to complete any six challenges from these categories t…

GOTY-winning Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity developer Larian under fire, as the game director’s AI comments spark outrage

Larian Studios, the developer behind award-winning Divinity: Original Sin 1 and 2 , 2023’s Game of the Year Baldur’s Gate 3 , and the newly announced Divinity , is under considerable heat after the founder, CEO, and the studio…

R6 Esports reveals 2026 Competitive Calendar, Integrates Esports World Cup into Official Circuit

Ubisoft and BLAST have unveiled the Rainbow Six Esports competitive calendar for 2026, headlined by the formal integration of the Esport World Cup into the official circuit as a mid-season event. For the first time in R6, the EW…

33rd SEA Games tainted by scandal after Tokyogurl disqualified in women’s AoV final

The esports community at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand has been rocked by a cheating scandal. The incident, involving the host nation, casts a long shadow over what was meant to be a celebration of regional esports competition.…

Riot Games to share over $100M with VALORANT Champions Tour teams in 2025

Riot Games today announced that it will share more than $100 million USD with partnered teams competing in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) during the 2025 season, marking a historic milestone for the global esports ecosystem …

LEC Versus 2026: Full Schedule, format, teams and tickets

LEC Versus 2026 marks the start of the competitive League of Legends EMEA calendar, bringing together LEC and ERL teams in a fast-paced tournament for the year ahead.  The tournament is a high-intensity event before the First …

How to gift skins to friends in VALORANT

If you’re tired of staging elaborate surprises every time you want to buy your duo a skin, VALORANT’s gifting feature is here to save the day. Before gifting was a thing in VALORANT , players could either purchase VP gift card…

Dota 2 reveals new hero Largo in big patch 7.40 update

Valve has rolled out Dota 2 patch 7.40, headlined by the arrival of Largo, a brand-new hero with a uniquely whimsical aesthetic and versatile support abilities. Alongside the release of Dota 2 ‘s 127th hero, the update brings …

Ropz robbed? The stats behind ZywOo’s Budapest Major MVP nod

Mathieu “⁠ZywOo⁠” Herbaut has broken yet another Counter-Strike record following his incredible run at the CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. With another major MVP medal secured, the French phenom has become the first playe…

Marathon trailer reveals all ahead of its new 2026 release window

Bungie has finally given a clear look at its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon , and confirmed a new launch window, with the extraction shooter now aiming for a March 2026 release on PS5 and PC. The new ViDoc, shared throug…

How to fix sound muffled issue in VALORANT

Struggling with muffled audio issues in VALORANT ? As a competitive FPS title, you can’t really play it without sound effects. Don’t worry, though—sound bugs in VALORANT aren’t as uncommon as you think, and nor is it unfixable.…

Back to back Major champions! Vitality annihilate FaZe in StarLadder Budapest Grand Finals

Vitality have done it! The team of the year has secured two major titles in a row, the first championship double in CS since 2019. After a second season filled with semis and finals, but lacking in silverware, Vitality smashed t…

Oner says he wants a long future with T1, calls it his way of giving back to fans

It has almost felt like a tradition for T1 recently, as every World Championship victory has been followed by a key player’s exit, beginning with Zeus in 2024 and continuing with Gumayusi this year. However, fans have been offer…

T1 achieve maiden KeSPA Cup with decisive finals win over HLE

Achieving a three-peat World Championship wasn’t enough for T1, and they have added another silverware to their trophy cabinet by taking down Hanwha Life Esports in a 3-2 scoreline to get the team’s first-ever KeSPA Cup in the o…

s1mple returns to the Major stage for StarLadder Budapest Major showmatch

Counter-Strike’s GOAT Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev will be returning to the major stage at the StarLadder Budapest Major. While his greatest rival, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, looks to secure his third Major trophy, s1mple will be …

FaZe make Major finals over NAVI — StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

FaZe Clan have done it! After being a single round from elimination in Stage 1, Karrigan and co. have made it all the way to the Grand Finals of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. A thrilling series against NAVI ended with a se…

T1 stages epic comeback, reverse sweeps DK to reach KeSPA cup finals

T1 delivered a trademark display of resilience at the KeSPA Cup, overturning a 2-0 scoreline to reverse sweep DPlus KIA in the semifinals and book a spot in the grand finals, once again proving their poise under pressure on the …

Vitality move past Spirit in StarLadder Budapest Major semifinals

Vitality will get a chance to defend their major crown at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. After an incredibly close first map loss, that left donk frustrated, Spirit fell flat on Dust2 handing over the semifinals win to Vita…

NAVI outclass Furia to secure semis at StarLadder Budapest 2025

After an underwhelming year, Blad3’s troops are ending with a bang. NAVI took down Furia in an exhilarating three map affair to win the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 quarterfinal. The international squad had already exceeded ex…

This $400 Juri Han statue might actually be worth the money

Street Fighter fans aren’t exactly starved for Juri merch right now: Prime 1 Studio’s gigantic Street Fighter 6 statue costs north of $1,000, and there are already more than a few high-end pieces from other studios floating ar…

FaZe stomp MOUZ in StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 quarterfinals

FaZe continue their cinderella run through the Budapest Major to lock in a semifinals berth. With FaZe’s stars all posting 1.40+ ratings, MOUZ looked out of their depth, especially on the second map. Here’s how the match unfolde…

Everything we know about Resident Evil 9: Release date, story, and more

The release of Resident Evil Requiem, otherwise titled Resident Evil 9 , is fast approaching. The most anticipated horror game of 2026 was first announced last June at Summer Game Fest and has since released a steady, but slow,…

Jankos returns to G2 Esports, this time to entertain rather than jungle

Jankos is back with G2 Esports, but he won’t be prowling the jungle with the squad as he’s returning as a content creator for the organization where he built a part of their legacy.  The legendary Polish jungler, known as one o…

Peyz’ Pentakill goes in vain as HLE pushes T1 into eliminator match in KeSPA cup

T1 endured its first loss of the 2025 KeSPA Cup as Hanwha Life Esports secured the match by a 2-1 decider today, sending the five-time world champion into an eliminator match. Faker and co. started the KeSPA Cup series with a …

Best gifts for PC Games this Christmas and Holiday Season

Shopping for a Christmas present this holiday season for someone into gaming might sound like an easy task at first, but one quick Google search reveals the hundreds of thousands of choices, both merch and computer parts, relate…

Where Winds Meet Mobile system requirements for Android and iOS

Where Winds Meet is all set for a highly anticipated mobile release, but does your phone have what it takes to run the game smoothly? If you aren’t sure, then a breakdown of Where Winds Meet’s system requirements for Android a…

Goldenglue breaks down Sentinels first LCS lineup and outlines plans for 2026

After 100 Thieves disbanded this year, Greyson “Goldenglue” Gilmer stepped into Sentinels’ first LCS project as a head coach with a focus on pairing veteran insight with a roster built for long-term cohesion, setting the stage f…

Call of Duty’s future shifts as Activision ends back-to-back Modern Warfare and Black Ops releases

Call of Duty is finally breaking its yearly pattern. After two straight years of Modern Warfare sequels followed by consecutive Black Ops entries, Activision has confirmed it is abandoning the back-to-back subseries cycle, ma…

VALORANT reveals holiday-special Cookie Kit Capsule: New flex, price and more

If you’ve decided to spend the holiday season playing VALORANT , we aren’t judging you. But Riot has just unveiled an adorable new way to celebrate the festivities in-game with the Cookie Kit Capsule, so why not add some cutenes…

Everything we know about Rogue in Marvel Rivals

Following Gambit’s release at the start of season five, Rogue is set to join Marvel Rivals ‘ playable roster. With the release date being right around the corner, there are several leaks regarding Rogue’s kit and abilities while…

Riot will test live LoL coaching in LCP and LCK 2026

League of Legends esports coaches have long been the quiet architects of victory, working behind the scenes to shape winning strategies for their players. That changes soon, as the developer prepares to begin testing an officia…

How to play PUBG Mobile on PC (Step-by-Step Guide for 2025)

If you’re looking for a way to play PUBG Mobile on PC , chances are you like to play games on the big screen. Let’s face it: mobile gaming isn’t for everyone.  Thankfully, you can play PUBG Mobile on your PC or laptop using G…

Compact Defender god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2

Every blaster in Destiny 2 Renegades has a Star Wars counterpart. For the Compact Defender, the inspiration was Leia’s blaster. While it may be a sidearm, it comes with heavy-hitting perks that offer both damage and subclass s…

Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada leaves Bandai Namco at the end of 2025

Katsuhiro Harada, the face of Tekken and one of the most recognizable figures in the fighting game community, has announced his decision to leave Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. In his lengthy statement on X, Harada said that…