CS2
BLAST Bounty Finals to Run on Old CS2 Patch, ESL Moves to New Version

The final stage of BLAST Bounty, starting today, will take place on the old game patch — the same version used during the online stage. This was confirmed by HLTV. As a result, the LAN finals will feature the old version of the Anubis map, which was the least popular map during the online stage. […]

Ubisoft launches the Challenger Series 2026 to develop the Rainbow Six scene

Ubisoft has announced the launch of a second-tier competition for the Rainbow Six Siege X...

Dota
A new Dota 2 patch 7.40c has been released

On the night of January 22, Valve released update 7.40c for Dota 2. A full...

Ubisoft Extends Xbox Game Pass Partnership for Rainbow Six Esports Through 2027
Ubisoft has announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Xbox Game Pass for Tom......
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The group stage of PGL Astana 2026 has concluded!
The group stage of PGL Astana 2026 has officially concluded! After several days of action,......
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NAVI Advance to the Second Stage of EWC 2026 Qualification
Natus Vincere defeated Karmine Corp in the match for a spot in the second stage......
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Rumor: Ezio Auditore Could Return in Upcoming Assassin’s Creed Hexe
A series of online posts claim that the legendary Ezio Auditore, the protagonist of Assassin’s......
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Man Arrested in Japan for Threatening to Bomb Nintendo Headquarters
Japanese police have arrested a 27-year-old unemployed man from the city of Hekinan on suspicion......
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FUT Esports Announces Emergency Roster Change Ahead of Brawl Cup in Berlin
FUT Esports has released a statement regarding changes to its roster ahead of the upcoming......
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Kane proposes the idea of a 16-team playoff stage
According to Kane, the modern Counter-Strike has long moved beyond the classic tournament format used......
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Konami Reveals Neymar’s Naruto Transformation for eFootball x Naruto: Shippuden Collaboration
Konami has released a special behind-the-scenes video showing the production of the promotional trailer for......
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Monte are eliminated from PGL Astana 2026 after losing the decisive match against G2
Monte end their run at the tournament after losing to G2 in a decisive elimination......
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