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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...
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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...
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Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) debuts in Atlanta as the new home of North American Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Although a scheduling conflict with PGL Astana has sidelined many top teams, the field opens up considerably behind the favorites, even with Vitality...
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Counter-Strike’s co-creator Minh “Gooseman” Le feels proud of his role in the creation of the game, though he’s surprised by how long the franchise has been around. “Valve’s contributions and just the way that they handled it are the reason...
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PGL Astana 2026 lands in the heart of the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) spring circuit, putting a $1.6 million prize pool on the line to fuel more rounds of explosive plays. And with the road to the PGL Major Singapore heating...
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The Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) 2026 kicked off with the North American Series, where 12 teams competed for their share of the $15,000 prize pool. Join us in reliving the best Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) moments of the TWC 2026 NA...
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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...
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This far into the 2026 competitive season, the League of Legends Pro Scene regional pick rate has diversified across each of the game’s different circuits. Partly based on the implementation of the Fearless Draft system, teams have been forced to...
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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...
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The NA Series of the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 is close to completing, but everything is still to play for in the final day. WHAT? Get 50 Free Spins. WHEN? This offer will be available on the final day of Thunderpick...
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The Thunderpick World Championship 2026 NA Series kicks off on April 26, and we’re giving you the chance to level up your play with a €20 Cash Bonus. Here’s everything you need to know: WHAT? Unlock a €20 Cash Bonus...
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We’re beyond excited to kick off the Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) 2026. The first step is the TWC 2026 North American NA Series , where some of the region’s best Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams will compete for a coveted spot...