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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....
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?
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“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...
I’m honestly so sick of Kick, and the “Last Woman Standing” exploitation stream was my final straw
I am really not the kind of person who watches other people play games and...
“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...
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CS2’s Show Off update temporarily broke the game and doubled down on greediness
Counter-Strike 2’s Show Off update created shooting and movement inconsistencies that caused pro players to complain The update...
Delta Force operators tier list: Who has the most viable skill set?
Delta Force has 12 operators as of Season 6. All of the Delta Force operators belong to a...
Fortnite Ballistic: Best settings to stay competitive
Our best graphics settings seek a balance between fidelity and high performance There are no customisable crosshairs, but...
“Esports is a technology story”: Razer Global Esports Director Jeff Chau discusses the state of esports
Esports has undergone significant changes since its first documented tournament in 1972, where players competed for a year's...
Delta Force tier list: Best builds and loadouts
Weapons are quite balanced across Delta Force, with a few exceptions that dominate Our builds are designed for...
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