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Despite facing challenges at the start with the absence of Havard "rain" Nygaard due to COVID-19, FaZe made a remarkable comeback on Inferno, trailing 2-11 but eventually taking G2 to overtime and securing a 19-15 win. On Mirage, FaZe initially dominated, but G2 fought back, leading to five overtimes. FaZe Clan eventually clinched the map with outstanding performances from "jks" and Russel "Twistszz" Van Dulken. G2 Esports put up a valiant effort on Dust II, but FaZe managed to secure a narrow 16-14

This opportunity includes Live Event Broadcast Production for Russian, Chinese, and Spanish language broadcasts, as has been done in previous years. Additionally, for the first time, Valve is open to proposals from companies interested in bringing small content teams on-site for sideline reporting in languages other than English, Russian, Chinese, or Spanish. These teams will have the privilege of filming on-site, conducting post-match interviews, and interacting with the crowd to cater to audiences not covered by the official broadcast languages.

Through his Instagram Story, s1mple revealed that he has donated a significant sum of 1 million Ukrainian Griwna (approximately $33,000 US Dollar) to the Ukrainian military. This act of generosity comes shortly after s1mple delivered an emotional speech during IEM Katowice. Despite his team, Natus Vincere, being eliminated in the semifinals by G2, earning $80,000 in prize money, s1mple chose to donate his entire earnings from the tournament to support his home country. His donation serves as a heartfelt gesture to stand with

Ding ding ding! The latest patch is here, and we hope you're all pumped up for the Soul Fighter summer event! Some of you might have already conquered the existing competition, but guess what? We're not stopping there! Get ready for even more challenges as we unleash the second half of the Soul Fighter roster in this patch. Watch out for their cameos in the Arena, and Gladiators, stay sharp out there! Arena has been receiving some love with two micropatches, but that's

As The International approaches, we are excited to announce the opening of submissions for this year's Dota 2 Short Film Contest. From now until September 14, 2023, filmmakers can showcase their creative talents by submitting short films of 90 seconds or less to the Dota 2 Steam Workshop for consideration. Dota fans from all over the world are encouraged to visit the Workshop, engage in discussions, and cast their votes to help us identify the standout entries to be featured during The International

Esports organization Hellraisers has issued a statement revealing their decision to suspend operations for the duration of the ongoing war in Ukraine. This suspension applies to both the Hellraisers CS:GO and Dota 2 teams, as the organization comprises individuals from Russia, who are currently in Ukraine alongside their Ukrainian colleagues, facing the challenges posed by the conflict. In light of the situation and to ensure the safety and well-being of their staff, Hellraisers has made the difficult choice to put the project on

Throughout the Summer Stage, "Morning Recall" will be available, with any match labeled as "ENCORE" on the Schedule page being rebroadcasted the following morning, just before the day's scheduled West region matches. "Morning Recall" matches present another exciting opportunity for fans to earn viewership rewards throughout the entire season! For more information on how to link accounts and access drops for the Summer Stage, head to the Perks page. Don't miss out on the action and rewards!

Bugfixes, and occasional serendipitous discoveries we encounter while working on the uniquely complex game, Dota. With each Dota update, we bring in new heroes, items, and abilities, while also making adjustments to countless existing ones. This constant evolution ensures that every match feels fresh, but it also introduces a multitude of potential interactions, sometimes leading to unexpected bugs. Thankfully, the Dota community is filled with curious and innovative players who are always exploring and experimenting. They often unearth hidden advantages, new strategies, and

ESL prohibited Virtus Pro from participating in the tournament due to their connections with Russia and its government, similar to Gambit Esports. However, they allowed the players to compete if they used a different team name, which they opted to do. Despite playing under a different banner, Virtus Pro has expressed their objections to the ESL ban, calling it unfair and a consequence of 'cancel culture.' They view it as an example of cancel culture, but without any ultimatums forcing them to take

Headsets are an essential part of your Gaming Gear. Now if you also want to enjoy the comfort of wireless headsets there are plenty to choose from. Here are our top 5 recommendations. Wireless Gaming Headsets are popular as you get to skip out on the cables to your PC or console. That gives you a lot more freedom of movement as you can just continue your Discord call while standing up or moving around your room. But the additional comfort comes with

This decision comes as a measure to address the situation and maintain the integrity of the esports competition. In a recent statement, ESL provided further clarification on their decision, emphasizing that any organizations, individuals, or entities under alleged or confirmed EU sanctions related to the conflict will not be allowed to be represented in the league. As of now, two teams, Virtus.pro and Gambit, have been identified as falling under this category and will consequently be prohibited from competing in the ESL Pro

Setting a new World Record in the process. O'Callaghan's electrifying swim of 1:52.98 not only secured her victory in a tightly-contested race but also surpassed the previous record set by Federica Pellegrini during the 'shiny suit' era at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in Rome. This former record had stood unbroken for an impressive 5110 days. The race was a thrilling spectacle with O'Callaghan facing strong challenges from her fellow countrywoman Ariarne Titmus and Canada's Summer McIntosh. In an exhilarating finish, O'Callaghan managed

PUBG Mobile has permanently suspended 453,051 accounts and 19,295 devices for cheating in week 24. The most common reason for suspension was cheating, followed by toxic behavior and teaming. PUBG Mobile uses a variety of methods to detect and ban cheaters, including manual reviews, machine learning, and data analysis. PUBG Mobile recently released a BanPan Report for week 24, which shows that they permanently suspended 453,051 accounts and 19,295 devices for cheating. This is a significant increase from the previous week when they

PUBG MOBILE is excited to announce the return of the PUBG MOBILE Regional Clash (PMRC) tournament for 2023. Kicking off on 29th June, this event will see teams from six regions battle across 4 tense clashes to prove their worth. PUBG MOBILE Esports is excited to announce that the second installment of the PUBG MOBILE Regional Clash (PMRC 2023) will kick off this June! The tournament, which sets top teams from across the world against each other in a region vs region format,

The popular annual Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2023 (DEF) is set to start on June 21 at the South Halls, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, Dubai. It will feature the GameExpo Summit on June 21 and 22, GameExpo on June 23 and 25 and its different zones offering a huge variety of gaming adventures, and the all-new Play Beyond influencer tournament on June 24 and 25. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) announced that the GameExpo Summit, sponsored by Pocket Gamer Connects

Runeterra Reforged brings all new units and traits, cosmetics, and mechanic updates as we return to a Runeterra ravaged by a Convergence storm the size of Cho’Gath’s feet—wait, bigger… much bigger. But if you didn’t click on the feet link, I don’t blame you—do be sure to check out our new set’s cinematic, My Honeyfruit! As for these notes, we’re going to start with cosmetics at the top, then we’ll work our way through the changing and returning systems near the end. As

Riot Games announced Tuesday that it’s delaying the start of the summer season for competitive North American League of Legends after players recently voted “overwhelmingly” for a walkout. The League Championship Series (LCS) summer split was set to kick off on Thursday, but the start of the season is being pushed back by two weeks. The players, who are represented by the LCS Players Association (LCSPA), voted to walk out following Riot Games’ announcement that LCS teams wouldn’t need to field an amateur

When account strategist Nikola Stolnik was working for Google in Dublin, he used most of his free time to play Counter Strike or Dota with colleagues from other tech companies. Usually what happened next was that these friendly competitions ended as matches between Google and Facebook, or other tech companies, Stolnik explains.  Upon his return to his native Croatia, the notion gave him another idea – for organizing B2B e-sports events that would include top tech companies from the region. “The goal was to invite

The four saddled up at Lusail International Circuit and then rode on street bikes – with each rider representing for their factory and Cafu on a BMW M 1000 RR – to the stadium in a unique parade, riding right to the edge of the turf that will host the final of the 2022 World Cup. After a quick photo opportunity there, it was time to hit the changing room and get ready to head out onto the pitch. The three riders had

Gaming is getting quite popular today, especially after Covid-19. When people were forced to stay at their homes, amidst lockdown restrictions, there was hardly any leisure activity to do, to keen oneself engaged in-house. Having said that, Gaming was one option that became a lifesaver for individuals during the prevailing house-bound times. Games like PUBG and Fortnite rose to record-breaking users during Covid-19, and online gaming itself rose to an unprecedented growth. Every other person was out to get hands on Gaming PCs,