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Every Arabesque collection skin in CS2

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
CS2‘s Season 5 update has brought with it a brand new Armory drop featuring two brand new collections. Alongside the espionage-oriented Spy Tech collection, the Arabesque collection brings 17 intricately designed skins featuring heavy use of golden textures and royal designs. Here is everything you need to know about the Arabesque collection in CS2.
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Every Spy Tech collection skin in CS2

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Counter-Strike 2‘s newest Armory drop has landed, and alongside the gold-dominant Arabesque Collection, the Spy Tech Collection brings 17 skins built around the spy-movie aesthetic. Hidden Gadgets, Transparent tech, and covert ops gear are the key themes of this collection, offering a number of unique designs. Here is everything you need to know about the Spy Tech collection in CS2.
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CS2 Season 5 update patch notes: Cache added to Premier, C4 damage reworked, new Armory collection

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Counter-Strike 2‘s Premier Season Five has officially launched, bringing Cache back into the Active Duty map pool. Alongside the legendary map, the update also includes a complete overhaul of how bomb explosion damage works in CS2, and a fresh wave of community maps and Armory collections. Following the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, Valve had confirmed the headline change of this update, bringing Cache in to replace Overpass in the Active Duty map pool.
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John Romero wishes Sandy Petersen well, says 20M Doom players weren’t pirates

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
A routine nostalgia post on X turned into a major discussion point, after Sandy Petersen, the veteran designer behind Doom and Age of Empires, replied to it. The post, which simply asked, “Be honest, did you ever pirate games?”, received a lengthy reply from Petersen stating that Piracy killed off companies like Atari, Amiga, and more.
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FaZe bench broky, loan 20-year-old JBOEN from BIG

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
FaZe Clan have confirmed the removal of Helvijs “broky” Saukants from their Counter-Strike roster, ending the Latvian’s second stint with the team. In his stead, FaZe have loaned 20-year-old BIG Academy star Jason “JBOEN” Boe Nielsen as their new AWPer. The Dane is coming off of a brilliant streak of performances across Tier-2, averaging a 1.21 rating in the last three months.
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XBOX hikes console prices by up to $150, 2TB model discontinued

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Microsoft has announced that XBOX console prices will increase worldwide starting August 1, 2026. The company cited a global memory and storage cost crisis as the primary driver. XBOX’s announcement stated that console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and another doubling is expected by the fall of 2027. Alongside the price hike, Microsoft confirmed it will be discontinuing the 2TB model entirely.
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Forget the waitlist: Build your own Steam Machine and come out ahead

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
The eagerly awaited Steam Machine is finally here, but between the reservation waitlist and the $1049 price tag, plenty of gamers are being left on the sidelines. Luckily for them, SteamOS 3.8 now officially supports custom desktop builds, opening the door to a DIY route. Within just a day of the official Steam Machine’s release, PC builders are already proving how lucrative the custom path can be, with configurations outclassing the official box at the same price.
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Delta Force RISE Series reveals partner program with 14 orgs including FaZe, Liquid, EG and more

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Delta Force has officially unveiled its Global Partner Team Program for the RISE Series, confirming 14 esports organizations will compete in the inaugural season. The extraction shooter’s premier competitive league kicks off on July 10. The announcement marks a big moment for the growing extraction shooter genre, with some of the biggest names in the industry committing to the program backed by a $1 million prize pool and a multimillion-dollar ecosystem investment fund.
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Valve confirm Cache’s return to competitive pool in CS2 Premier Season 5, Overpass removed

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Valve has officially confirmed the much-awaited return of Cache to the competitive map pool with Season 5 of CS2 Premier. The map pool change will come in following the conclusion of Season 4 on July 6, with the map set to replace Overpass in the seven map wide pool. The advance notice allows players to grind out their last few wins to earn their Premier Season 4 medal.
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NiKo leads Falcons to IEM Cologne Major 2026 title

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
The Saudi superteam has done it. Falcons are the IEM Cologne 2026 champions, routing FURIA in three 13-8 maps to complete a miraculous run through the major playoffs. The tournament sees Nikola “NiKo” Kovač finally lift a Major trophy, over 8 years after the disaster that was the ELEAGUE Boston Major. The event also marks the first major trophies for prodigies Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov and Maksim “kyousuke” Lukin, and a sixth title for coach Danny “zonic” Sørensen.
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IEM Cologne 2026 sets CS2 viewership record with 2.2 million peak

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
IEM Cologne 2026 has become the most-watched Counter-Strike 2 tournament in history, with its playoffs stage producing multiple record-breaking matches. While Team Spirit’s quarterfinal victory over G2 Esports was the first match to break the 2 million viewer mark, the tournament set a new peak during the semifinal between Team Spirit and Team Falcons. The Team Spirit vs Falcons semifinal now stands as the most-watched match in Counter-Strike 2 history, reaching 2,216,902 Peak Viewers.
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Falcons end Vitality’s Major hopes in IEM Cologne 2026 quarterfinals

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Vitality’s attempt at tying Astralis’ Major record has been thwarted at the very first step, with the Finn “karrigan” Andersen-led Falcons taking them down in the IEM Cologne Major 2026 quarter finals. The loss sees Vitality eliminated before the top four of the event for just the third time in the past eighteen months.
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Spirit edge out G2 to make IEM Cologne 2026 semifinals

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Spirit narrowly edged out G2 in a nail-biting quarterfinals at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The three-map series saw back to back overtime games, with the final map of Mirage going all the way to a quadruple OT. G2, who came into the series as underdogs, led the way until the end, but fell just short of the semifinals. The series drew over 2 million concurrent viewers, setting a new record for any CS2 event.
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BetBoom sweep FUT to secure playoffs at IEM Cologne Major 2026

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Analyst’s darlings FUT, take on the chaotic Russian side in BetBoom to earn their playoffs berth at IEM Cologne 2026. While FUT’s run started with an expected loss to Vitality, the results since have left much to desire, with even their MOUZ and B8 wins being too close for comfort. Meanwhile BetBoom took massive wins over MongolZ and Falcons, before facing both 3-0 teams in FURIA and Vitality.
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Astralis part ways with Ruggah, quash HooXi rumors

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Legendary organization Astralis has announced the departure of head coach Casper “⁠ruggah⁠” Due, after the Counter-Strike roster failed to make it to Stage 3 at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The former-OG coach joined in 2024, and helped Astralis move to an international squad from their Danish roots. Ruggah’s tenure in Astralis was marred with a series of seismic changes in the roster, with three different IGLs taking leadership duties during that time.
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9z headed to IEM Cologne 2026 playoffs after dominant win over TheMongolZ

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
After three major playoffs appearances in a row, TheMongolZ crumbled at IEM Cologne 2026, as 9z dominated across two maps to lock-in their own top eight finish. The win marks the first playoffs appearance for a South American squad without a Brazilian core. Meanwhile for MongolZ, their post-Senzu era continues to be shaky at best.
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Airrack partners with Goldin for charity auction featuring “Stolen” MrBeast, FaZe Rug, and Jake Paul items

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
YouTube content creator Airrack has opened an auction in partnership with Goldin Auctions with “Stolen” items from a number of popular creators like MrBeast, Jake Paul, FaZe Rug, and more. The items were taken from the creators in Airrack’s recent video “I Broke into Famous YouTuber Houses”. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Four unique items from Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson’s personal wardrobe take top billing in the auction.
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IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 Pick’Ems: Top picks for Diamond Coin

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Stage 3 at the IEM Cologne Major is here, and with it comes a fresh set of pick’ems to tackle. Five days of best-of-3 action between the best CS2 teams in the world kicks off now, and here are our picks. TLDR – Stage 3 Pick’Ems 3-0: Spirit, Vitality 3-1/3-2: NAVI, Furia, Falcons, FUT, TheMongolZ, BetBoom 0-3: 9z, Monte In previous Majors, the top-seeded teams have often stumbled in the Swiss stages, with best-of-1 matches giving underdogs the perfect window to cause an upset.
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CS2 Pro Player Viewmodel settings – Which should you use?

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
If you’re looking for a new CS2 viewmodel, copying the settings used by professional players is a great place to start. While viewmodels don’t directly impact your aim or recoil control, they can make your weapon feel less intrusive and improve visibility during fights. Most pros settle on a handful of similar setups, with many of the world’s best players using nearly identical commands, with minor changes between them.
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BIG win 16 rounds in a row to make IEM Cologne Major Stage 2 over NRG

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
BIG Clan have made it into Stage 2 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 after a historic win over NRG. The German organization came back from a 12-0 deficit on Mirage, winning 16 rounds in a row to secure their third win at their home event. The disastrous loss sees 2019 Cologne champion, and 2016 Cologne finalist Nicholas “nitr0” Cannella bow out of the tournament in 25-27th place.
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FlyQuest shock Liquid to reach IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 2

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Liquid’s miserable 2026 has continued, with Australian underdogs FlyQuest pulling off an upset win in the 2-2 game, securing a Stage 2 spot for themselves. The loss sees Liquid eliminated from the Major, with roster rumors already circulating on social media. Meanwhile, FlyQuest have been given another lease at life in Cologne, and will head into Stage 2 on Jun. 6.
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IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Preview: Who will go 3-0?

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
The Cathedral of Counter-Strike is hosting a Counter-Strike Major once more, and 16 teams are raring to get the competition started. From former Cologne champions like Liquid and Heroic, to the semiprofessional Australian squad in THUNDERdOWNUNDER, stage one is the perfect appetizer before the title contenders serve the main course in stage two and stage three. Here’s everything you need to know about the 16 teams competing in stage one at the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
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IEM Cologne 2026 Major Pick’Ems: Last Minute Diamond Coin Guide

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
We’ve got just a couple of days left until the major—it’s time to lock in your Pick’Ems. Kicking things off is the IEM Cologne 2026 Major stage one, where 16 teams from across the globe will battle for qualification. Who will go home without a win and who will stomp their way into stage two? Here’s your guide to the IEM Cologne Pick’Ems Diamond Coin. CS2 Pick’Ems are in-game prediction challenges where viewers put their pro scene knowledge to the test during tournaments.
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IEM Cologne 2026 Major: Schedule, teams, prize pool, format and more

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
The IEM Cologne 2026 Major marks the fifth major in Counter-Strike 2, and the 24th Valve-Sponsored Major across the franchise. 32 of the world’s best teams will once again compete for glory, a $1,250,000 prize pool, and the right to call themselves Counter-Strike 2 Major Champions. The tournament also represents a return of CS Majors to Cologne for the first time since 2016 when FalleN’s SK Gaming roster won their second major of the year.
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Steam Deck returns to stock with up to $300 higher prices due to memory shortage

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
The Steam Deck is back in stock again, but buyers will pay significantly more than before for Valve’s handheld. The 512GB model has jumped from $549 to $789, while the 1TB version now costs $949, up from $649, adding price hikes of $240 and $300 respectively. Valve has attributed the increase to a global memory and storage shortage, with AI companies consuming huge amounts of NAND flash and RAM.
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IEM Cologne 2026 Major Shop: Every Sticker You Can Buy and Dynamic Pricing Explained

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
The IEM Cologne 2026 Major has overhauled how Major Stickers work in CS2, with Valve’s latest updates completely changing how players can get their hands on them. Instead of the classic suite of Sticker Capsules, CS2 now has a brand new Major Hub within the game, allowing players to directly purchase the exact sticker they want. The system uses dynamic pricing, adjusting the token cost for each sticker based on demand.
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All CS2 Anime Stickers in 2026

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Anime has gone from niche hobby to global entertainment juggernaut. And Counter-Strike’s catalog of anime-inspired skins and stickers, dating back to 2014, has taken note. Here’s every anime sticker in the game, organized by collection, plus some of our favorite crafts to get you inspired. The Kawaii Killers. Image via Counter-Strike The original anime decals in Counter-Strike, the Kawaii Killers are community artist “SKULLSPLITTER”’s creations that kicked off the sticker lineage.
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How to Use the CS2 Souvenir-O-Matic: Craft Your Own IEM Cologne 2026 Souvenir Skin

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
The May 22, 2026 CS2 update scrapped random Souvenir drops and sticker capsules entirely. In their place: the Souvenir-O-Matic, a tool that lets you turn any skin you already own into a tournament Souvenir tied to a specific match from the IEM Cologne 2026 major. You bring the skin, choose the match and the autograph, and costs vary based on demand. So here’s everything you need to know about the Souvenir-O-Matic in CS2.
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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
ESL has confirmed IEM Beijing as the final event on its 2026 Counter-Strike calendar, marking the long-awaited return of the Intel Extreme Masters brand to China’s capital after a seven-year absence. The event runs Nov. 2 to 8 and will welcome fans inside the venue across both the group stage and the playoffs, mirroring the format ESL successfully used at IEM Chengdu last year.
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How to get Forza Horizon 6 Loyalty Rewards

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Forza Horizon 6 gives returning fans up to six free cars just for having played previous Forza titles on the same Xbox Gamertag. No codes, no redemption menus, the cars simply drop into your garage automatically after completing the Tokyo City intro race. Each one is the cover car from its respective game, so these are genuine supercars that fans of the series will love to drive around Japan.
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CS2 Giveaways Explained: Your Guide to Free Skins, Legit Giveaways, and Common Scams

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
CS2 skins can range from just a few cents to thousands of dollars for the most sought-after knife skins. However, prices are far beyond what most players are willing to spend. That’s why CS2 giveaways have become a popular way for players to get free skins. But while every CS2 giveaway promises an easy reward, some are designed to scam participants or steal Steam accounts. Most CS2 giveaways use a simple entry system across platforms like Twitch, Discord, X, or giveaway websites.
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Vitality make Nuke comeback to sweep FaZe out of IEM Atlanta

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Vitality versus FaZe should be a match between two giants, yet with the way 2026 has gone, it feels more like a David vs. Goliath matchup. But with FaZe finally stepping up in Fort Worth, and Vitality looking shaky so far at Atlanta, there was finally a small shot at an upset for FaZe in 2026.
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Vitality stunned by BetBoom in IEM Atlanta 2026 groups

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Vitality’s streak of dominance has been derailed by BetBoom as the Russian side took down Dan “apEX” Madesclaire’s men in three maps at IEM Atlanta 2026. The result sees BetBoom join Falcons as the only squads to have taken a series off of Vitality in 2026. With this incredible result, BetBoom have also earned their first big playoffs appearance of the year, following months of absence from Tier 1 events.
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PGL Astana 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Everything you need to know

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
For a second time in the year, PGL has won the battle for supremacy amongst Counter-Strike TOs. Much like PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, Astana will play host to the majority of the top ten CS2 teams. The only notable absentees? Vitality and NAVI. With both #1 and #2 staying across the Atlantic for IEM Atlanta, who will lift the PGL Astana 2026 trophy? Related—BLAST Rivals Fort Worth 2026: Teams, Schedule, Prize Pool and more Right off the bat, Astana’s headliner is without a doubt Falcons.
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IEM Atlanta 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Everything you need to know

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Continuing the American leg of the Counter-Strike calendar, after Vitality’s stunning play at IEM Rio and BLAST Rivals Fort Worth, IEM Atlanta 2026 kicks off on May 11, 2026. While the majority of the top ten is heading to PGL Astana 2026, the Grand Finals duo of Vitality and NAVI will be battling for the Atlanta trophy, and the first title in the ESL Grand Slam Season 7.
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Vitality slam NAVI to win fifth title at BLAST Rivals Fort Worth 2026

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Vitality took their fifth trophy in a row at BLAST Rival Fort Worth 2026, taking down NAVI in a thrilling three-map final. While NAVI were in good position to steal a map in the first two, Vitality showed their true form on Dust2, battering NAVI’s CT-side with a constant barrage of headshots.
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NAVI end FaZe cinderella run in BLAST Rivals Fort Worth semifinals

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
FaZe Clan’s incredible run through Texas has concluded as NAVI shut swept them 2-0 in the BLAST Rivals Fort Worth semifinals. The Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen-led side dominated the first-three halves of play, before FaZe finally offered some resistance late on Ancient. Unfortunately, the damage had already been dealt and NAVI closed the series to make their third Grand Finals in the past four events.
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Subnautica 2 System Requirements: Minimum, Recommended and Ultra++

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Subnautica 2 is one of the most anticipated survival games in years, plunging players into a vast alien ocean filled with mystery and danger. Before you suit up and dive in, you’ll want to make sure your PC can handle it. Here’s the complete breakdown of Subnautica 2‘s system requirements across all four tiers.
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Subnautica 2 Platforms: Will it come to PlayStation 5?

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Subnautica 2 is launching in Early Access in May 2026, but it is not coming to PS5 at launch. The game is only confirmed for PC and Xbox Series X|S for now, with other platforms potentially coming down the line. Here’s a breakdown of every confirmed platform and what PS5 players can realistically expect in the future. Subnautica 2 enters Early Access in May 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, with Day One availability on Xbox Game Pass. So far no other platforms have been confirmed.
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FaZe make playoffs at first event following karrigan’s depature

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
FaZe’s disastrous season culminated in their failure to qualify for the IEM Cologne Major 2026, with IGL Finn “karrigan” Andersen departing to Falcons soon after. In the eyes of many fans, that move alone should have been the nail in the coffin for FaZe, but somehow the team has regrouped to get earn their first playoffs appearance of the year at BLAST Rivals Fort Worth 2026 after taking down a struggling FURIA.
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Is Subnautica 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass?

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
The beloved Subnautica is getting a sequel, with Subnautica 2 slated to launch in Early Access in 2026. The underwater survival franchise enjoyed huge success with its Early Access development model, and Unknown Worlds Entertainment is using the same approach once more for the follow-up. Alongside the usual Steam Early Access, Subnautica 2 will also be coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one, giving console players a chance to dive into a brand new alien ocean from launch.
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Astralis cut coolio’s FUT stint short, head to Fort Worth playoffs

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Astralis have recovered from their poor start in the USA, taking down FUT in a quick 2-0 at BLAST Rivals Fort Worth. The win sees Astralis through to the playoffs, while coach András “coolio” Fercsák’s stand-in stint with FUT comes to a quick end. Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen, who topped the server against FUT, will now prep his troops for a battle against the loser of GamerLegion vs. NAVI.
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Subnautica 2 Early Access cinematic trailer reveals release date, and it’s coming soon

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Unknown Worlds has finally put a firm date on Subnautica 2’s long-awaited Early Access launch. The new Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer confirmed that players can dive in adventures on May 14, 2026. The sequel’s path to release has been turbulent, marked by delays and a high-profile clash between developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton, which makes the new trailer a breath of fresh air after a long dive.
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When is Cache coming to Premier CS2?

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Cache has returned to Counter-Strike with much fanfare, but despite its proven professional pedigree, the map isn’t coming to CS2’s Premier mode just yet. For now, Cache has been added exclusively to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes, with Premier pool addition expected after IEM Cologne Major 2026. Since Premier’s revamp in CS2, Valve has kept the flagship game mode in lock-step with the professional map pool.
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| Dot Esports Verified
Yes, BakkesMod still works in Rocket League, but only when Easy Anti-Cheat is disabled, which means that it’s no longer available for online play. With Rocket League’s EAC update going live, PC players now have to choose: queue online with EAC on, or launch without EAC and keep BakkesMod for offline training, custom content, and LAN matches. BakkesMod is a third-party modding and training toolkit for Rocket League on PC.
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Cache is finally back in CS2 after seven-year absence

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Cache is back in CS2. The beloved map, originally designed by Shawn “FMPONE” Snelling, has been given a complete overhaul by Valve, bringing it back into the Casual, Deathmatch, Competitive, and Retakes modes in the April 29 update.
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Ninja calls Arc Raiders unplayable, TimTheTatman says he’ll only return if paid

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Arc Raiders’ streaming audience took another massive hit as Ninja and TimTheTatman both went on record to say that they are done with the game. The streamers’ frustrations with the game stem from the epidemic of stream snipers and cheaters that plague Arc Raiders in its current form. The news comes as a particularly tough blow, given the recent release of Arc Raiders’ Riven Tides update earlier the same day.
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Rocket League launches Easy Anti-Cheat on PC, folds fan-favourite BakkesMod features into the base game

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Rocket League has officially rolled out Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) for PC players, introducing the much-requested feature in an update on April 28, 2026. Developed by Epic Online Services, EAC is now required for all online play on PC. Notably, Steam Deck and Linux users are also supported, quelling some fears from players on those platforms about the anti-cheat breaking compatibility.
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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Counter-Strike is returning to Texas, with BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 at Fort Worth. The eight-team tournament will feature a million dollar prize pool, running from April 29 to May 3. Vitality enter as the obvious favorites, but are the challengers getting closer? The event will feature eight CS2 rosters from across the world, invited on the basis of their VRS rankings. Vitality are by far the biggest favorites for the event, after wrapping up the Grand Slam at IEM Rio. Their closest challengers?
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Riot bans Jynxzi from League of Legends for buying level 30 account

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By Arnav Shukla Verified
| Dot Esports Verified
Jynxzi has been banned from League of Legends after purchasing a Level 30 account to bypass the game’s new player onboarding process. The ban came during his second day playing the game, after a coaching session with Tyler1 marked the start of his League arc. Shortly after the ban was applied, Riot’s creator team reached out to the streamer to give him an official creator account allowing him to jump back into the game.
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