Month: October 2026

October 15, 2026

Dota 2

OG Rebuild Around Topson for 2026-27 as Valve Drops a Tidehunter Arcana

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OG have used the Dota 2 off-season to hit the reset button. After a disappointing run at The International 2026, the two-time world champions have confirmed a rebuilt roster for the 2026-27 season, and the headline name is a familiar one: Finnish midlaner Topson is back after three years away.... read more

October 15, 2026

Overwatch

Overwatch Season 5 Arrives: Doctrine Gets Nerfed and the “Sky Noon” Combo Is Gone

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Blizzard kicked off Season 5, titled "A Grim Doctrine," on October 6, and the update changes more than a typical mid-year patch. A brand-new support hero, a pair of reworks, a new map and a notable balance cut to one of the most recognizable team plays in the game all... read more

October 15, 2026

League of Legends

League of Legends Classic Will Shut Down on January 6, 2027 – Refunds Start This Month

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Riot Games has put an end date on one of its more nostalgic experiments: the Classic version of League of Legends will end its current run on January 6, 2027. The announcement, which surfaced on October 14, comes with a refund plan for players who bought Classic-exclusive content, and with... read more

October 14, 2026

Call of Duty

Modern Warfare 4 Launch Timeline: Preload, Early Access and What DMZ Offers

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Modern Warfare 4 is days away, and Activision has laid out a staggered rollout that gives pre-order buyers several ways to start early. If you plan to jump in on day one of the Call of Duty season, here is how the timeline works and what to expect from the... read more

October 14, 2026

Valorant

Vitality and LOUD Meet in the Upper Final as VALORANT Champions Shanghai Hits Its Decisive Stretch

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The knockout bracket at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 has shrunk quickly, and the picture at the top is now clear. Team Vitality and LOUD have secured the two upper-bracket spots that lead to the grand final, while G2 Esports and 100 Thieves are fighting for survival in the lower bracket.... read more

October 14, 2026

CS:GO

Vitality Beat MOUZ in the ESL Pro League S24 Final as ZywOo Collects MVP No. 34

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Vitality have finished the job at ESL Pro League Season 24. According to HLTV's tournament coverage, Vitality beat MOUZ in the grand final, and ZywOo walked away with the MVP trophy, the 34th of his career. His rating in the decider reportedly reached 1.65, a number that sums up how... read more

October 13, 2026

CS:GO

Astralis Break Up Their Danish Core: HooXi and jabbi Benched Ahead of the Singapore Major

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Astralis have made one of the most surprising roster calls of the autumn. Less than a week after the organization lifted its first LAN trophy since 2019, HooXi and jabbi were moved to the bench, ending the partnership of two long-standing names in the Counter-Strike 2 scene. Dot Esports reported... read more

October 13, 2026

League of Legends

League of Legends Patch 26.20: Vayne and Lillia Buffed, Yunara and Ashe Trimmed Ahead of Worlds 2026

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With League of Legends heading into the biggest event of the year, Riot Games has shipped Patch 26.20 as the last major balance update before Worlds 2026 settles into full swing. According to the published notes, the patch buffs Vayne and Lillia while trimming Yunara and Ashe. It is a... read more

October 13, 2026

Overwatch

Overwatch Season 5: Doctrine Gets Nerfed Before Launch and the Sky Noon Combo Is Removed

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Blizzard is using the run-up to Season 5, "A Grim Doctrine", to tidy up some of the most talked-about balance problems in Overwatch. According to Dot Esports, two changes stand out in early October: the new hero Doctrine is being nerfed before he has even reached the live servers, and... read more

October 12, 2026

League of Legends

Deft Reportedly Returns to the LCK With Nongshim RedForce for 2027

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One of the most decorated veterans in League of Legends may be heading back to the pro stage. According to a report by Dot Esports that cites Sheep Esports, Kim "Deft" Hyuk-kyu is set to join Nongshim RedForce for the 2027 LCK season. Neither the player nor the organization has... read more

October 12, 2026

Valorant

G2 Knock Out T1 at VALORANT Champions Shanghai as Munchkin Hints at Retirement

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The VALORANT Champions Shanghai lower bracket has claimed another big name. G2 Esports knocked out T1 2-1 on Sunday and now sit in the top four, with a rematch against 100 Thieves already on the calendar. For a bracket that has produced upset after upset, the result fits the pattern,... read more

October 12, 2026

Call of Duty

Modern Warfare 4 Launch Prep: Infinity Ward Buffs SMGs, Trims Aim Assist and Walks Back Legacy Camos

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With the Call of Duty franchise's next big release only days away, the final pieces of Modern Warfare 4 are falling into place. After two beta weekends, Infinity Ward used the first episode of its "The Ward Room" series to explain what changes before launch on October 23, 2026. At... read more

October 11, 2026

League of Legends

Team Liquid Win LCS Summer as ZUIAN Misses Worlds 2026 Over Visa Problems

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The final stretch before League of Legends Worlds 2026 has delivered two stories that will shape how fans and bettors look at the tournament: a new LCS champion and an unexpected absence from one of China's biggest teams. Team Liquid end Inspired's title streak On October 4, Team Liquid beat... read more

October 11, 2026

Valorant

VALORANT Champions Shanghai: Vitality and LOUD Reach the Upper Final as the Lower Bracket Heats Up

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The VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 playoffs have narrowed the field to a handful of contenders, and the bracket is now taking a clear shape. Team Vitality and LOUD both survived the upper bracket and will meet in the upper final, while the lower bracket keeps producing close, tense series. How... read more

October 11, 2026

CS:GO

CS2 Roster Shuffle Before the Singapore Major: Astralis Bench HooXi and jabbi

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With the Singapore Major on the horizon, the Counter-Strike 2 scene has entered full transfer-window mode. While the ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs dominate the schedule, several organisations are quietly reworking their lineups to be ready when the Major qualification pressure peaks. Astralis make the biggest call The headline... read more

October 10, 2026

Dota 2

Dota 2 Offseason Shake-Up: Topson Returns to OG, LGD Goes Veteran, Falcons Exit

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The Dota 2 offseason is in full swing, and the post-International reshuffle is already reshaping the competitive map. With the new 2026–2027 season underway and events such as BLAST Slam 8 and PGL Wallachia Season 9 on the calendar, teams are using every window to rebuild. Here is what has... read more

October 10, 2026

Valorant

Valorant Offseason Starts Early: Roster Moves Pile Up During Champions Shanghai

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While the best teams in the world fight for the trophy in Shanghai, the rest of the Valorant scene has already turned its attention to 2027. In the middle of the Champions playoffs, a wave of roster announcements has landed, and it says a lot about how the next season... read more