Counter-Strike 2 vs. Call of Duty: How does the meta determine which esport is best?
The most effective tactics (the meta) in esports heavily influence how certain titles are played....
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LEC vs. LCS: Who leads League of Legends’ oldest regional rivalry?
Europe vs. North America has been one of the game’s defining regional rivalries since the...
“We’ve admittedly created an unintentional imbalance over the last few years”: VCT Pacific has an inclusivity problem, but can Riot fix it?
VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific has long positioned itself as a stage designed to unite talent...
“It’s just not sustainable”: Tier 2 esports orgs discuss the shocking finances and player poaching that comes with (finally) reaching the LCS
The North American Challengers League – North America’s League of Legends Tier 2 system –...
Dota 2 The International winners: every TI champion in history
The Aegis of Champions is by far the most iconic trophy in Dota 2. Since...
“It’s very sad for players and coaches”: Esports pros react to sudden Esports Nations Cup delay with further training, confusion, and a wedding
Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun wasn’t focused on the Esports Nations Cup. It was just one of...
Sanatic’s hype vs. Yatoro’s dynasty: TI15 put Dota 2’s best carries in an anime-style clash
Team Spirit has officially become the first Dota 2 team to have lifted the Aegis...
All Major Championship winners in CS2 and CS:GO
In Counter-Strike, few achievements carry the same weight as winning a Major Championship. These Valve-sponsored...
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Embark Studios pauses The Finals esports efforts following conduct concerns
Embark Studios has temporarily paused its outbound esports efforts for The Finals following community concerns about player conduct....
Blacklyte named sponsor of RLCS 2026 Boston Major
Blacklyte has been announced as the exclusive desk and chair sponsor of the RLCS 2026: Boston Major, the...
FC Online named an official event at Korea’s National Youth Sports Festival
Esports has been included as an official medal event at Korea’s 55th National Youth Sports Festival. According to...
Five players to look out for at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026
VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first global VCT event of the year, kicks off next week and is looking...
VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 preview: format, schedule, teams, and more
VALORANT Masters Santiago will be the first international VCT event of 2026. A total of 12 teams will...
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