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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
VALORANT Party Chat and All Chat are both important communication channels, especially in Unrated and Competitive playlists. They let you share vital intel with your teammates, including enemy locations, utility usage, rotations, and tactical setups, enabling effective coordination in your...
Speaking exclusively with Thunderpick, former Rangers, Spurs and Portugal star Pedro Mendes has given his thoughts on the Premier League, Premiership, World Cup and more. Mendes, who also played for Sporting, Porto and Portsmouth among others, has given his thoughts...
With Masters Santiago in the rearview mirror, the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026 is heating up once again. All four primary VALORANT esports regions (EMEA, Americas, Pacific, and China) are primed for the VCT 2026 Stage 1 events, and so...
PGL Wallachia Season 8 returns on April 18 right on the heels of ESL One Birmingham, where Tundra Esports clinched the trophy en route to Bucharest. With momentum shifting after ESL One Birmingham, rival teams now have a chance to...
