T1’s dominance over the League of Legends esports scene in 2025 is clearly reflected in viewership numbers, with the Korean powerhouse claiming eight of the ten most-watched matches of the year. According to data shared by Es…
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What’s VALORANT without Riot’s whacky updates leaving you wanting to uninstall it? Season V25 was a busy year in terms of new content and changes to existing features. However, some patches were particularly significant in size…
Every new weapon archetype in Destiny 2 needs to cover all elements first, and Spread Shot hand cannons are no exception. With Solar and Kinetic out of the way, Sarpedon-D introduces the archetype to the Arc element. Sarpedon-…
Marvel Rivals is about to get a whole lot louder, messier, and more unpredictable. In early 2026, Deadpool officially joins the roster, bringing his trademark chaos and fourth-wall-breaking antics to the team-based shooter. Kn…
Many Twitch viewers have reportedly started to get betting advertisements for audiences. The platform, which previously maintained strict rules around gambling content, has allegedly started displaying ads for betting operators …
Esport events in 2025 saw huge improvements when it comes to scale, consistency, and the rise of long-form leagues rather than just one-off world finals. Here are the 10 most-watched and most popular esports events in 2025. Acr…
Grandmaster Vanguard Alerts are some of the most challenging activities in Destiny 2 . Capped at 50 Power below enemies without the ability to self-revive, playing these strikes requires precision and utmost care. Luckily, compl…
If Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Game of the Year did anything, it was remind people that JRPGs don’t need to be of any particular flavor to be good. They can be action-oriented or turn-based, they can be ancient or mode…
Veteran Taiwanese jungler Hung “Karsa” Hao-Hsuan has announced his retirement from professional League of Legends , ending his career that spanned more than a decade. Esports veteran has represented Machi 17, Flash Wolves, RNG,…
Call of Duty players eager for serious competition won’t have to wait too long, as Black Ops 7 Ranked Play is approaching. Made for players who want structured, high-skill competition, BO7 Ranked Play features a Call of Duty…
Rainbow Six Siege was hit by a major hack on Dec. 27, 2025, with players reporting their accounts suddenly receiving enormous amounts of R6 Credits, Renown, Alpha Packs, and even unusual cosmetics. Ubisoft reacted quickly and …
League of Legends skins in 2025 were a perfect snapshot of modern Riot Games: the art team still knows how to absolutely cook, but the monetization keeps trying to get your wallet. Riot isn’t hiding this fact: the new Sanctum w…
Steam Winter Sale 2025 is on, with discounts reaching up to 90% across thousands of games, and if you were looking for the best co-op games to buy and enjoy with your friends, look no further, as this article has some of the bes…
The Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2c is one of those rare “spin-off” mice that actually earns its spot in the lineup instead of feeling like a lazy reskin. It takes the blueprint of one of the most popular esports mice ever and shri…
Counter-Strike 2 shattered every viewership record in 2025. The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 became the most-watched Counter-Strike tournament of all time with 76.11 million Hours Watched, while the StarLadder Budapest Major 20…
Ever since its global release in 2020, VALORANT’s store has been hosting new weapon skin bund les featuring multiple weapon skins, player cards, gun buddies, and sprays based on a singular theme every once in a while. Skins d…
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 …
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
’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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
