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Solid Snake Joins Rainbow Six Siege: Year 11 brings New Maps, Ranked 3.0 and More

Solid Snake Joins Rainbow Six Siege: Year 11 brings New Maps, Ranked 3.0 and More

Rainbow Six Siege has announced yet another incredible year of updates at the Six Invitational 2026. Year 11 brings a legendary crossover, competitive overhauls, and mechanical experiments that could reshape the tactical shooter's identity. From the introduction of Solid Snake as a playable operator to the long-awaited Ranked 3.0 system, Ubisoft is making bold moves to reinvigorate both casual and competitive play. Operation Silent Hunt: The Snake Enters the Grass The headline of Year 11 Season 1 is the introductionmore

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Kaustavmani Choudhury
All Teams Qualified for VALORANT Masters Santiago

All Teams Qualified for VALORANT Masters Santiago

With the regional Kickoff tournaments finally wrapping up, the first pieces of the 2026 international puzzle are falling into place. VALORANT Masters Santiago in Chile will be the season’s first global test, and the early list of qualified squads already mixes brand-new stories with familiar contenders. VCT China: All Gamers Emerging from the Upper Bracket, All Gamers have produced what may be the most shocking run of the year so far. They dismantled established names like Bilibili Gaming and Dragonmore

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Kaustavmani Choudhury
Where Are They Now? Every Six Invitational MVP Through History

Where Are They Now? Every Six Invitational MVP Through History

The Six Invitational stands as Rainbow Six Siege's most prestigious tournament, and winning the MVP award at this championship cements a player's legacy in the competitive scene. From the first (proper) tournament in 2018 to the most recent in 2025, eight players have earned this distinction. Their journeys since lifting the trophy tell fascinating stories of triumph, reinvention, and perseverance—some are still competing at the highest level, while others have transitioned to new roles or stepped away entirely. Let's explore where each Six Invitational MVP stands today.

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Kaustavmani Choudhury
Marteen Propels Gentle Mates To Santiago Qualification with Triple Record Breaks

Marteen Propels Gentle Mates To Santiago Qualification with Triple Record Breaks

Gentle Mates player Martin “marteen” Pátek has been a revelation this VCT EMEA season thus far. After a shattering performance tonight, the French phenom was a vital reason Gentle Mates (M8) have now qualified over Fnatic and are bound for Masters Santiago later this month. After the heartbreak that was yesterday’s 5-map series against BBL which saw the Turkish side qualify ahead of their opposition as the 1st seed to Santiago, M8 was thrust with little rest time into a second Bo5 (Best-of-five) series against a rapidly mounting Fnatic looking to qualify for their first-ever Kickoff tournament. In a bidmore

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Foo Zen-Wen

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Six Invitational 2026 Grand Final: FaZe Clan Face Team Secret for the Title

Six Invitational 2026 Grand Final: FaZe Clan Face Team Secret for the Title

The Six Invitational 2026 grand final is set. FaZe Clan will face Team Secret tomorrow, February 15 at 5:45 PM CET, at the Adidas Arena in Paris, and the stakes couldn't be higher. One team is chasing history. The other is hungry to prove they belong at the top. FaZe's Dynasty in the Making FaZe Clan has been here before. Twice, actually. This marks their third straight Six Invitational grand final appearance, a feat no other Rainbow Six team hasmore

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Thales Costa
Rainbow Six Siege Gets Its National Stage at Esports Nations Cup 2026

Rainbow Six Siege Gets Its National Stage at Esports Nations Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) dropped some massive news today: Rainbow Six Siege is officially joining the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 lineup. It's the 16th and latest title confirmed for the inaugural tournament, and it means 24 national teams will battle it out in Riyadh, from November 2 through 29, for something much bigger than trophies: national pride.

14 Feb
Thales Costa
FURIA Defeat aspas' MIBR to Win 2026 VCT Americas Kickoff

FURIA Defeat aspas' MIBR to Win 2026 VCT Americas Kickoff

FURIA stunned the Valorant community with a dramatic 3-2 victory over MIBR in the VCT Americas Kickoff Grand Final, securing the region’s first seed at Masters Santiago 2026. After a year without a win, the revitalized roster completed a flawless lower bracket run, overcoming the aspas-led superteam in a tense five-map thriller.

14 Feb
Ganesh Jadhav
BBL Seize 1st Seed to Masters Santiago in VCT EMEA Kickoff Upper Final

BBL Seize 1st Seed to Masters Santiago in VCT EMEA Kickoff Upper Final

BBL find victory over Gentle Mates at the eleventh hour after a length Bo5 series in the VCT EMEA Kickoff Upper Finals. The Turkish roster is now set to attend Masters Santiago later this month.

13 Feb
Foo Zen-Wen
Passion UA brings Senzu and try, replacing hallzerk and nicx

Passion UA brings Senzu and try, replacing hallzerk and nicx

Passion UA has gone all-in on a fresh start in 2026, revamping its CS2 roster with the arrival of star AWPer Santino "try" Rigal and rising rifler Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold on loan. Joining forces with JT, Grim, and Kvem, the new-look international lineup aims to convert its promising stats and map pool strengths into consistent tier-one results, with Roman Imperium Cup V set as the first real proving ground for this ambitious project.

13 Feb
André Guaraldo
New VCT 2026 Melee Capsule: All You Need To Know

New VCT 2026 Melee Capsule: All You Need To Know

With Masters Santiago just around the corner, the VCT 2026 Season Capsule is expected to arrive soon. Images and animation videos of its melee weapon have already begun circulating online. According to recent leaks, the melee appears to be a Sigil Knife.

13 Feb
Adarsh J. Kumar
China Joins Rainbow Six Siege Esports Circuit with 10-Team Franchised League

China Joins Rainbow Six Siege Esports Circuit with 10-Team Franchised League

Rainbow Six Siege just got a whole lot bigger. During the Six Invitational 2026 broadcast, Ubisoft dropped a major announcement that's been years in the making: China is officially part of the global competitive scene with the creation of the CNL (Chinese League), a fully franchised 10-team league.

13 Feb
Thales Costa
Fluxo W7M Sends FURIA Home from Six Invitational 2026

Fluxo W7M Sends FURIA Home from Six Invitational 2026

FURIA's dream run at the Six Invitational 2026 came to a crushing end today as they fell to fellow Brazilians Fluxo W7M in the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals at the Adidas Arena in Paris. One of Rainbow Six Siege's elite teams couldn't find their rhythm when it mattered most, losing the all-Brazilian elimination match and leaving the tournament far earlier than anyone expected.

13 Feb
Thales Costa
Los Ratones Shuts Down: Caedrel Announces the End of the Team

Los Ratones Shuts Down: Caedrel Announces the End of the Team

After a crushing final week of the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season, where Los Ratones just barely missed out on qualifying for Playoffs, Caedrel has now announced that the team is officially coming to an end.

13 Feb
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
The International 2026: Valve Reveals Dates and Format

The International 2026: Valve Reveals Dates and Format

The year is just getting started, but Valve has already revealed the dates for each stage of The International 2026. This year, the tournament will return to Shanghai, which previously hosted TI in 2019.

12 Feb
Eric Oliveira
Overwatch Season 1 (2026): All Battle Pass Rewards

Overwatch Season 1 (2026): All Battle Pass Rewards

Overwatch Season 1 kicked off with a brand-new Battle Pass, packed with cosmetic rewards that reflect the season's central conflict: Talon vs. Overwatch.

12 Feb
Adarsh J. Kumar
VCT EMEA Hits the Road – Barcelona to Host Stage 2 Finals

VCT EMEA Hits the Road – Barcelona to Host Stage 2 Finals

For the first time in VCT EMEA history, the production is taking off from the Berlin studio. The Stage 2 finals are set to be hosted in Barcelona, from August 28th to the 30th at the Olímpic Arena in Badalona.

12 Feb
Foo Zen-Wen
Overwatch Season 1 Conquest Event: Challenges, Rewards, and More

Overwatch Season 1 Conquest Event: Challenges, Rewards, and More

The latest Overwatch event, Conquest, lets players choose between two factions - Overwatch and Talon - and complete faction-specific challenges to earn rewards.

12 Feb
Adarsh J. Kumar
Why Nomad Is a Must-Pick Attacker in Rainbow Six Siege

Why Nomad Is a Must-Pick Attacker in Rainbow Six Siege

Nomad is a REACT Operator in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction. She brings strong crowd control, high endurance, and reliable hazard clearing to every mission. Unlocked at Development Milestone 17, Nomad is built for control and survival. Her Airjab Launcher defines her role and shapes how teams approach incursions. Who Is Nomad? Nomad’s real name is Sanaa El Maktoub. She was born on July 27, 1979, in Marrakesh, Morocco. She stands 5'7" (1.71m) tall and weighs 139 lbs (63kg). Hermore

12 Feb
Aidan van Vuuren
2026 LEC Versus Playoffs: Bracket, Schedule, Format, and More

2026 LEC Versus Playoffs: Bracket, Schedule, Format, and More

After a heartbreaking final week of the Regular Season for Los Ratones, the top 8 teams in Europe will now move on to the 2026 LEC Versus Playoffs. There, teams will fight not just for the first LEC trophy of the year, but also for a chance to represent the region at First Stand 2026 in Brazil.

11 Feb
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Vitality Goes All-In on Warzone and Two More FPS Titles for EWC 2026

Vitality Goes All-In on Warzone and Two More FPS Titles for EWC 2026

Team Vitality isn't messing around when it comes to the 2026 Esports World Cup. The French organization dropped a major announcement on February 11, revealing three new FPS rosters across Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG, and CrossFire.

11 Feb
Thales Costa

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