Category: All News

October 9, 2026

Overwatch

Overwatch Season 5: Doctrine Nerf and Sky Noon Removal Shake Up the Meta

All News, Overwatch Mark Terrence

Blizzard is using the run-up to Season 5 to tidy up the Overwatch balance picture before the new patch even goes live. Two announcements from the past few days stand out: the studio is nerfing its newest hero, Doctrine, ahead of his launch, and it is removing the so-called "Sky... read more

October 8, 2026

Dota 2

Dota 2 Offseason Reshuffle: Topson Returns to OG as Falcons and Virtus.pro Step Back

All News, Dota 2 Mark Terrence

The Dota 2 summer has closed and the winter is already being drawn up. Only weeks after The International 2026 crowned its champion, the offseason is reshaping the competitive map: veterans are heading home, organisations are leaving the scene, and several rosters are being rebuilt from the ground up. For... read more

October 8, 2026

CS:GO

ESL Pro League S24 Playoffs Set as Valve Grants BC.Game a Singapore Major Exception

All News, CS:GO Mark Terrence

The group stage of ESL Pro League Season 24 is done, and the quarter-final pairings are locked in. Alongside the on-server drama, a rule decision from Valve is stirring debate in the Counter-Strike 2 scene ahead of the Singapore Major. Here is a rundown of what happened and why it... read more

October 8, 2026

Valorant

NRG and LOUD Sweep Into the Upper Semifinals at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026

All News, Valorant Mark Terrence

The playoff bracket at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 has started to take shape, and the first upper quarterfinals delivered two clean statements. NRG swept T1 2-0, while LOUD beat Paper Rex by the same scoreline, even after trailing at half-time in their maps. Both teams now sit comfortably in the... read more

October 8, 2026

League of Legends

Team Liquid Beat LYON 3-1 to Win LCS Summer and End Inspired’s Title Streak

All News, League of Legends Mark Terrence

The North American League of Legends scene has a new summer champion: Team Liquid defeated LYON 3-1 in the LCS Summer final on October 4, 2026, ending the title run of Inspired and claiming the trophy in convincing fashion. For LYON, the final was the last hurdle in a season... read more

October 5, 2026

Call of Duty

Modern Warfare 4 Locks In Launch Tweaks: SMGs Get Stronger, Aim Assist Stays Close to Beta

All News, Call of Duty Mark Terrence

With Modern Warfare 4 now just weeks away from its October 23 release, Infinity Ward has laid out the balance changes it is rolling into launch after two beta weekends. For anyone following the Call of Duty competitive scene, the update is a useful preview of how the game could... read more

October 4, 2026

CS:GO

CS2 Roster Shake-Up: SunPayus Leaves G2 for FUT, siuhy Exits Liquid as ESL Pro League S24 Rolls On

All News, CS:GO Mark Terrence

The Counter-Strike transfer window is moving fast again, and the first days of October have delivered three notable changes while ESL Pro League Season 24 is still in its group stage. Here is what changed, and why it matters for anyone following the CS2 scene. SunPayus heads from G2 to... read more

October 3, 2026

Valorant

NRG and Paper Rex Lock Up Early Playoff Spots at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026

All News, Valorant Mark Terrence

The group stage at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 is delivering exactly the kind of drama fans hoped for, and the first playoff tickets are already handed out. NRG took down Karmine Corp 2-1 to become the first Americas team into the playoffs, while Paper Rex came back from a map... read more

October 1, 2026

Dota 2

BLAST Slam 8 Kicks Off: $750,000 Dota 2 Battle With Team Spirit and Team Yandex in the Mix

All News, Dota 2 Mark Terrence

The Dota 2 scene has a new big stage to watch: BLAST Slam 8 kicked off on September 29 and runs through October 11, with a $750,000 prize pool and sixteen of the strongest teams in the world fighting for it. Format and stakes The event opens with a GSL-style... read more

September 28, 2026

Valorant

100 Thieves and FUT Esports Surge Through VALORANT Champions Shanghai Group Stage

All News, Valorant Mark Terrence

The group stage at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 delivered a wave of upsets and statement wins over the past few days, reshaping the picture ahead of this week's winners' bracket clashes. Four results in particular stood out, and each carries weight for anyone tracking the tournament's outright market. 100 Thieves... read more

September 28, 2026

Dota 2

LGD Gaming Signs SumaiL and Sneyking for PGL Wallachia Season 9, Ending Topson’s Run

September 28, 2026 All News, Dota 2 Mark Terrence

LGD Gaming has reshaped its Dota 2 roster for the post-TI15 season, bringing in two decorated veterans just days before PGL Wallachia Season 9 tipped off in Bucharest. The Chinese organization confirmed that Syed “SumaiL” Sumail Hassan takes over the midlane, while Wu “Sneyking” Jingjun steps in as hard support,... read more

September 28, 2026

CS:GO

Vitality End Four-Month Trophy Drought, Storm to StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 Title in Barcelona

All News, CS:GO Mark Terrence

Team Vitality are back on top of the Counter-Strike 2 podium. The French powerhouse swept through the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 bracket in Barcelona and closed out the event with a commanding win over Aurora in the grand final, picking up their first trophy since May and reminding the rest... read more

September 27, 2026

League of Legends

LYON Survive Shopify Rebellion’s Cinderella Run to Claim Final LCS Worlds 2026 Spot

All News, League of Legends Mark Terrence

LYON have secured the final League Championship Series (LCS) spot for the League of Legends World Championship, closing out a 3-1 gauntlet win over Shopify Rebellion on September 26. The result sends LYON to Worlds alongside Cloud9 and Team Liquid, completing North America's three-team delegation for this year's tournament. The... read more

September 25, 2026

League of Legends

G2 Esports Sweep Movistar KOI 3-0 to Win LEC Summer 2026 Title

All News, League of Legends Mark Terrence

G2 Esports closed out another League of Legends European season in dominant fashion, sweeping Movistar KOI 3-0 in the LEC Summer 2026 grand final on September 20 at the Palais Nikaïa in Nice, France. The result stretched G2's grip on the region to four consecutive LEC titles and 20 trophies... read more

September 25, 2026

Overwatch

Sombra Becomes a Support Hero as Overwatch Season 5 Overhauls Roadhog and the Meta

All News, Overwatch Mark Terrence

Overwatch is about to see one of its biggest role shake-ups since the 2-2-2 lock, as Blizzard confirmed that Sombra will fully convert from a damage hero to a support when Season 5 launches on October 6. She becomes only the third hero in the game's history to switch roles,... read more

September 24, 2026

Valorant

Paper Rex Open Valorant Champions Shanghai 2026 With a 2-1 Win Over Team Liquid: Ascent Blowout, Haven Upset, d4v41 Ace Seals Lotus

All News, Valorant Mark Terrence

Valorant Champions 2026 is officially underway, and the opening series in Shanghai delivered exactly the kind of drama the Valorant betting scene had been waiting for. Paper Rex beat Team Liquid 2-1 in the first match of Group C on September 24, taking Ascent 13-4, dropping Haven 13-7, and closing... read more

September 24, 2026

CS:GO

Complexity Shuts Down After 23 Years: Jason Lake Exits as the IP Returns to GameSquare

All News, CS:GO Mark Terrence

One of the oldest names in North American esports is gone. Complexity Gaming has ceased operations after 23 years, and founder Jason Lake confirmed on September 23 that he and his core team are no longer part of the organization. The brand that started as a scrappy Counter-Strike project in... read more