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Combining the hype of an Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) event with a Major Championship, ESL and Valve bring us the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The iconic IEM Cologne series, active since 2014, is known as the Cathedral of Counter-Strike. Thirty-two...
A Diamond Coin of any Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Major Championship is a badge of honor for your in-game profile. Only those who are on top of their esports prediction game can hope to earn one. In this guide, we’ll explain...
Crosshairs are one of the most important settings in VALORANT. While the perfect configuration won’t magically make you Radiant, it can drastically improve your aim and consistency in both Unrated and Competitive matches. However, dialing the perfect gap, color, and...
As the latest up-and-coming, free-to-play title from the iconic developer, Valve, playing Deadlock for the first time feels surreal. It’s half third-person hero shooter, half Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), and 100% awesome. If you want to get into Deadlock,...
As a Dota 2 fan it’s easy to skip out on the odd tournament here and there. I mean after all, there’s dozens of Tier 1 events every single year now. And with the Esports World Cup and The International...
Lets face it: There’s a lot of Dota 2 tournaments around these days. A half dozen organizers with multiple event series that clog the competitive Dota 2 calendar with competitions that could be great, or could be flops. But in...
In Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), knives are some of the most sought-after items in the game. Each type has its own unique animation, hundreds of knife skins, and beautiful designs. That’s why many gamers may want to use CS2 knife commands...
Support is often misunderstood as the least impactful role in League of Legends. You’re not racking up kills or leading the damage charts, making it feel like you’re simply along for the ride. In reality, though, League of Legends supports...
Sometimes you want to queue for VALORANT without being bombarded with party invites and messages from friends. However, Riot doesn’t offer a built-in option, so players often rely on workarounds like Deceive or Windows Firewall rules to hide their online...
If you’ve been getting up to speed with the 2026 LoL Esports scene you’ve likely heard analysts and casters alike discussing the importance of Role Quests. Because the quests are assigned based on the role players select when they begin...
Drafting in competitive League of Legends matches is an iconic component to the LoL esports experience. As teams over the years have developed entire meta games around strong champion picks and specific matchups that they’re trying to target, the standard...
The Rivals series from organizer BLAST returns in 2026 with some of the best Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports teams fighting for their share of a huge prize pool. After all, everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes BLAST Rivals 2026...