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Deadlock Jan 22 Patch Notes Proves Game Is Still Far From Ready: Old Gods, New Blood Update
As with most game updates, the latest Deadlock update is groundbreaking. It features tonnes of UI changes, a new gamemode, six new characters, and new-look patrons for the two sides. Although this means the game is still pushing ever closer to either its full release...
Is Clinkz Dead After Dota 2 Patch 7.40c?
Clinkz has been terrorizing high-level Dota 2 pubs in 2026, posting a 55% win rate in 7,000+ MMR games. He’s been contested in almost every game, forcing players to either ban him or suffer the consequences — but the latest patch may have changed things. However, like...
Marvel Rivals Kingsman Drama Explained: Huge Tournament Controversy with Harassment Claims
Remember when Creator Cups were supposed to be fun? The Marvel Rivals community does. The community for the hero shooter has been taken by storm, following an incident in which Kingsman, a controller streamer, was kicked from his team in the $40k Deadpool Creator Cup...
Riot Games Reveals Full 2XKO Esports Roadmap for 2026
Riot Games has officially unveiled the full 2026 competitive roadmap for their new fighting game, 2XKO, outlining every Major and Challenger event that will make up the inaugural 2XKO Competitive Series. Following an earlier announcement confirming Riot’s support of...
Call of Duty Reveals $1.2M Warzone Resurgence Series LAN Events & Format
Activision has announced a brand new competitive Call of Duty series, bringing a more formal circuit to battle royale with the Warzone Resurgence Series (WRS). The series will feature LAN events, a $1.2m prize pool, and a grand finale at the Esports World Cup in July....
Exclusive: MKOI Myrwn Talks About Season 16 Top Lane Meta — “AP Varus Is Really Underrated And A Strong Champion”
Alex “Myrwn” Villarejo and Movistar KOI picked up a key victory against longtime rivals G2 Esports at LEC 2026 Versus. The Spanish top laner had little time to shine on K’Sante, but was a reliable frontline for his teammates, Supa and Elyoya, dealing huge damage and...
West Virginia Proposes Increasing Taxes On Esports Betting
Lawmakers in West Virginia have proposed increasing taxes on sports betting from 10% to 25%. Del. Adam Burkhammer introduced HB4398, which would see sportsbooks in the state pay the additional revenue. In addition, he filed bill HB4397, which proposes increasing the...
Anubis Reworks and SMG Buffs Could Change CS2 Meta for 2026
Although the return of Anubis may not have excited many fans, the map reworks revealed in the January 22 Counter-Strike 2 update may be enough to change their minds. Unveiled in a strangely euphemistic manner by Valve, before players had gotten their hands on the map,...
Vitality Boss Denies Plans to Acquire Bigetron Outright as Rumors Ramp Up
Team Vitality have pushed back on growing speculation that they are planning to fully acquire Indonesian esports giant Bigetron Esports, after social media chatter reignited questions about the future of the Bigetron by Vitality partnership. The rumours picked up pace...