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ReviewsCan Dota 2's competitive scene thrive in a post-Major world?
A review of Dota 2 esports in 2026: Valve killed the Majors, The International endures, and the scene's new shape rewards regions the old circuit ignored.
Articles by Kenji Watanabe
CultureCosplay at esports events became the arena's second sport
Armor builds, sewing deadlines, and the arena floor economy: how competitive costuming turned tournament weekends into craft showcases.
TournamentsCS Majors, LoL Worlds or VCT Champions: which crowns best?
Three world championships, three philosophies: an open-bracket gauntlet, a month-long regional funnel and a points-gated season finale — the formats disagree about what a champion is.
Gaming NewsWhy one balance patch can flip a competitive season upside down
From Tekken 8's health increase to SF6's full-roster rework, balance patches are the invisible hand behind every competitive meta.
ReviewsHas Street Fighter 6 earned its place among the great competitive eras?
A review of Street Fighter 6's competitive ecosystem in 2026: record entry numbers at Evo, a Capcom Cup with a life-changing top prize, and the healthiest global spread the genre has had.
Gaming NewsMobile Legends leads mobile esports into its biggest year yet
Moonton's 2026 roadmap, an Esports World Cup return as its most-watched title, and Asian Games medal status stack up to a defining year for mobile competition.