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Everything you need to know about the Brawl Stars World Finals 2021

The 2021 Brawl Stars World Finals are almost here. From Nov. 26 to 28, 16 teams from across the globe will be competing for the title of world champions and a share of the prize pool. The event will be broadcast from Bucharest, Romania. Supercell has invited all teams to compete in the event live from Bucharest but they have the option to play remotely, too. All players must be vaccinated with a WHO-recognized vaccine or the Sputnik V. There will be no audience at the World Finals to ensure

JW released from fnatic: “It is time for me to start writing the next chapter”

Jesper "⁠JW⁠" Wecksell has officially entered free agency, having been released from his contract with fnatic following three months on the bench. The three-time Major winner spent nearly eight years with the organization, practically his whole CS:GO career, but will now be looking for new opportunities. "I will work hard on my game, try to stream some, and try to play in as many qualifiers as possible until I know what is next for me," JW wrote on Twitlonger, hinting at more Counter-Strike action, but leaving the doors open for

PGL Major Stockholm talent team to broadcast playoffs live from Avicii Arena

Silviu Stroie, PGL's CEO, has taken to Twitter to announce that the Major's talent team will travel to Sweden to bring the broadcast to life from inside the Avicii Arena, where teams will be playing in front of a crowd of fans. The talent crew will be in the Avicii Arena for the playoffs Initially, plans were for the talent team to cast and analyze from the PGL Studio in Bucharest, where the Romanian TO has its headquarters, but after blowback from fans the tournament organizer has decided to bring

How to complete Oct. 7’s Marquee Matchups SBC in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team

EA Sports added a set of Marquee Matchups to FIFA 22 Ultimate Team today that you can complete by accessing the squad-building challenge (SBC) menu. The Marquee Matchups are weekly challenges themed around real soccer’s key matchups. EA selects some matches and creates SBCs that reward players with tradeable FUT packs. This SBC is themed around this week’s key matchups. You’ll have until next Thursday, Oct. 14 to complete four squads: Sweden vs. Greece, Germany vs. Romania, Colombia vs. Brazil, and Belgium vs. France. Each squad requires a different set of conditions

The International 10: Group stage scores, standings, and results

The International is Dota 2’s biggest stage and brings the top players, teams, and talent from around the world to one centralized location to compete for the largest prize pool in all of esports.  Despite being delayed for more than a year, including one just months before the actual tournament that saw it change locations to Bucharest, Romania, TI10 is finally here. And, from Oct. 7 to 17, 18 teams will fight for their shot at $40 million.  Just like with previous TI events, things will start with the full

Team Aster, other teams impacted by COVID, will still be able to compete at The International 10

Valve was facing potential disaster just days ahead of The International 10, with multiple teams recording positive COVID tests and Romania cracking down on the disease with new local regulations.  The company and tournament organizer PGL already canceled in-person audience attendance for the event, but they have found a workable solution to allow players to compete even when needing to self-quarantine.  According to posts from Team Aster and Dota 2 community everyman Wykrhm Reddy, teams that have players who record positive COVID tests will still be allowed to play in

How to watch Dota 2’s The International 2021

Dota 2 fans had to endure another competitive year without The International, the most prestigious of the game, but the wait is coming to an end. The International 2021 is set to kick off on Oct. 7, but there won’t be a live audience due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Romania. Fans will still be able to tune into the action from the comfort of their home, however, and witness how the best teams around the world stack up against each other with one of the largest

When is Dota 2’s International 2021?

Dota 2 fans have been waiting for the most prestigious event of the game’s competitive calendar for over a year now, and it’s finally approaching. The event was originally planned to take place during 2020 in Sweden, but it was postponed due to the pandemic. At the beginning of Summer, it was also revealed that Dota 2’s The International wouldn’t be held in Sweden, which made Valve search for another revenue for the crown jewel of Dota 2. The International 2021 moved to Romania, and the starting date was delayed. With the tournament approaching, news started

Valve has canceled in-person audience for The International 10

Valve has canceled in-person audience attendance for The International 10 and will now only allow teams, talent, and essential staff to be present during the event, the company revealed today. Valve confirmed that this decision was made in order to ensure the “safety of all players, talent, and production staff participating in the event” and will begin the process of refunding all ticket sales.  “We wanted nothing more than to welcome fans live to the event, but we can no longer do so in a way that allows us to