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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VALORANT joins 2026 Esports Nations Cup line-up
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that VALORANT will join the inaugural line-up for the 2026 Esports...
VALORANT player Xiesta signs a four-year contract with Gen.G
Gen.G Global Academy graduate Jung 'Xiesta' Si-hwan has signed a four-year contract with Gen.G Esports’ VALORANT division. This...
2XKO to reward for players participating in community events
Riot Games has announced it will offer in-game rewards to competitors who play in 2XKO community events. Announced...
LYON release Zamudo following visa issues
Mexican esports organisation LYON has officially released Canadian player Frankie 'Zamudo' Lin following persistent visa issues. Zamudo was...
“Who does Raise think he is? Faker?”: LOUD midlaner Mago steps down following internal conflicts
Brazilian esports organisation LOUD has announced that its League of Legends midlaner, Jean Carlo ‘Mago’ Dias, will no...
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