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G2 Esports vs Team Spirit: PGL Astana 2026 Quarterfinal Predictions
The Swiss Stage of PGL Astana is in the books. Aurora sent MongolZ packing in the final match of the stage, and now the last eight teams standing are preparing to make their run at glory on the big stage at Barys Arena. With $800,000 and a hefty haul of VRS Points up for grabs, the stakes couldn't be higher—especially in a year where Vitality have made a habit of winning everything they touch.
Peyz Sets New Pentakill Record in Tier 1 League of Legends
T1’s newest addition, Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan continues to turn heads with his League of Legends prowess. At just 20-years-old, the South Korean AD Carry has become the first player ever in Tier 1 competitive League of Legends to reach 13 Pentakills, surpassing the previous record holder Chen “GALA” Wei once again.
Major Champions Reunite: Stewie2k Is Building a New CS2 Roster and It's Stacked
North America's Counter-Strike scene just got its most exciting piece of news in years. Jake "Stewie2k" Yip is reportedly building a brand-new CS2 roster, and the names attached to it are enough to make any NA fan lose their mind.
FURIA vs Team Falcons Headlines PGL Astana 2026 Quarterfinals
The PGL Astana 2026 Quarterfinals kicks off with a much-anticipated matchup between two goliaths of the Counter-Strike scene – FURIA and Falcons. Both teams are on very different journeys in 2026 but vying for their first trophy of the year.
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BetBoom Sends Vitality to the Lower Bracket at IEM Atlanta 2026
The world number one just lost to a team almost nobody bet on. BetBoom knocked Team Vitality out of the upper bracket with a 2-1 victory in the Group A Upper Bracket Semifinal of IEM Atlanta 2026, and it wasn't even that close on the maps that counted.
Overwatch Season 2 Midseason Patch Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Ana Mythic Skin, Hero Balance Changes, and More
The Overwatch Season 2 midseason patch is now live. Celebrating the game's 10th anniversary, the update introduces a new Mythic skin, hero balance changes, bug fixes, and additions to the Stadium mode.
VALORANT Devs Tease Upcoming Updates: Improved Ranked Experience, New Modes, and More
In the latest Dev Update, the VALORANT devs discussed the changes coming to the game with the upcoming two acts. This includes new game modes, agent changes, improved ranked experience and rewards, and more.
Lamborghini to Sponsor DreamHack Events
An unlikely partnership, but one that is as real as anything else; ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced a long-term deal with none other than Italian luxury car brand Automobili Lamborghini. This means that Lamborghini will be the Official Automotive Partner for DreamHack events moving forward, starting with DreamHack Atlanta (May 15-17) in the US.
Jynxzi Streamer Tournament Peaks at 4th Most Viewed League of Legends Tournament of 2026
Jynxzi’s ongoing Streamer Tournament is turning heads and drawing eyeballs to his stream. Currently one of the most followed content creators on the planet, Jynxzi has turned his attention and effort to League of Legends, now hosting a ‘streamer tournament’ to the tune of over 800,000 peak viewers.
New Pandemonium Theme Arrives for League of Legends 2026 Season 2
The theme for League of Legends 2026 Season 2 has just been announced – Pandemonium. In accompaniment with the theme announcement, there are new skins to look forward to as well as a new map for the Arena game mode. In the trailer, Riot Games showcases the upcoming updates for Season 2 Act 1, featuring a frightful assembly of skins battling on Arena’s newest battleground.
League of Legends Patch 26.09 Preview: Massive Changes to Shyvana & Zeri, New Items, and More
League of Legends Patch 26.09 is right around the corner, and it's going to be a big one. The coming update will not only deliver the new Pandemonium-themed Season 2 to LoL, but will also make sweeping changes to a large number of champions, introduce new items, new runes, and a whole lot more.
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.03
With Patch 26.03 now live, the Solo Queue meta in League of Legends continues to evolve. This early-season update brought a large number of changes that shifted champion power levels across all roles, rewarding picks that can consistently pressure opponents, scale effectively, and snowball advantages into wins. Without further ado, here's our look at the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.03 in every role.
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.06
League of Legends Patch 26.06 continues the early-season trend of small but meaningful balance tweaks. With First Stand out of the way, the new patch was able to leave pro play aside and focus on Solo Queue, introducing targeted champion adjustments and ongoing meta refinement rather than sweeping changes. If you’re looking to gain LP efficiently, these are the best champions to climb ranked in League of Legends Patch 26.06.
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.09
League of Legends Patch 26.09 landed on April 29, 2026, kicking off Season 2 under the new Pandemonium theme, delivering one of the biggest updates of the year so far. Role Quest adjustments, rune changes, new items, and a refreshed Arena mode all headline the patch, alongside a targeted wave of champion buffs and nerfs. If you're looking to climb the ranked ladder efficiently as the meta continues to evolve, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.09.
League of Legends Player Count and Statistics (2025)
Released in 2009, League of Legends remains as one, if not the most popular games in the world. While Riot Games have not published a player count or viewership reports, third party sources indicate ~110 million players login into their League of Legends account monthly. These paired with the 6.78M peak viewership (excluding China) of Worlds 2025, the Riot Games’ first offering continues to dominate competitive gaming.
Rocket League Ranks Explained: All Tiers, MMR & How to Climb (2026)
Rocket League has 8 competitive ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Champion, Grand Champion, and Supersonic Legend (SSL). Every rank except SSL is split into three tiers (I, II, III), each with four divisions. Your position in the ladder is determined by a hidden Matchmaking Rating (MMR) that changes after every match you play. Whether you’re new to competitive play or stuck at the same division for weeks, this guide covers all rocket league ranks in order, current MMR ranges, how the ranking system works, where most players sit in the distribution, and practical tips to climb faster.
