Gen.G Esports has announced massive changes to its VALORANT roster, releasing Kim ‘t3xture’ Na-ra, Byeon ‘Munchkin’ Sang-beom, Kim ‘Karon’ Won-tae and Kim ‘Lakia’ Jong-min.

As a result, only two players from the 2025 lineup, Ha ‘Ash’ Hyun-cheol and Jung ‘Foxy9’ Jae-sung.

Gen.G currently competes in Riot Games’ franchised VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT); however, the Korean team has been part of the game’s competitive scene since 2020.

This year’s VCT season was full of ups and downs for the organisation. After just coming short of a Masters Bangkok qualification in January, Gen.G placed second in Pacific’s Stage 1 competition to secure a spot at Masters Toronto.

Throughout the second international tournament of the year, Gen.G gained global recognition for its signature Viper/Omen team composition on Haven, which was later adopted by several other top-tier teams. 

However, the Korean roster ultimately couldn’t persevere through the Playoffs. Similarly, Gen.G suffered an early Playoffs elimination in VCT Pacific Stage 2.

“While the players have entered free agency, Gen.G remains in positive discussions with them to explore potential opportunities for the future,” stated the organisation in its announcement.

“We are truly grateful for the time shared together and look forward to seeing their continued growth and achievements ahead.”

Though coming from vastly different competitive backgrounds, Karon, Munchkin, t3xture and Lakia had all been with Gen.G since 2023.

Together with former teammate Kim ‘Meteor’ Tae-oh, the four players secured Gen.G’s best international VALORANT results thus far: a second-place finish at Masters Madrid 2024 and the Masters Shanghai 2024 trophy.

On his personal X (formerly Twitter) account, Munchkin shared: “The end of my journey with Gen.G. 2024–2025 with Gen.G has been such a meaningful and happy time. I’ve made the best memories and achieved the best moments of my career here. Every year as a player taught me something new, but Gen.G gave me true turning points in life.

“To all the Gen.G fans I know many of you expected a lot from us this year, and I’m sorry we couldn’t live up to all those hopes. Still, I’m truly grateful for every bit of support and love you’ve given. Thank you, always.”

In addition to the roster update, Gen.G announced the departure of its coaching staff today. This includes former Head Coach Kang ‘solo’ Keun-chul as well as Coaches Kim ‘HSK’ Hae-seong and Jung ‘peri’ Beom-gi.

“We’re grateful for their leadership and dedication throughout the 2025 season, guiding and supporting the team every step of the way,” commented Gen.G.

“While they will be departing following the conclusion of their contracts, Gen.G continues to engage in positive discussions and remains open to potential future collaborations.”

Following a new alliance with Brazilian online bookmaker and gaming operator Aposta Ganha, 3 Oaks Gaming has expanded its presence in Latin America.

Through the partnership, Brazilian players will have even greater access to iGaming content as 3 Oaks’ portfolio of slot titles will be showcased on Aposta Ganha’s platform.

Only a few months have passed since 3 Oaks Gaming obtained authorisation to conduct business in Brazil’s regulated iGaming market in March 2025.

The action demonstrates the company’s dedication to expanding its presence in the rapidly changing gaming market in Latin America, especially as Brazil continues to rise to prominence in the area.

The most well-known slots from 3 Oaks Gaming, such as Coin Volcano, 3 China Pots, and 3 Hot Chillies, will be available at Aposta Ganha as part of the new agreement.

Super Hot Teapots: Hold and Win, Must Drop JACKPOT Flame Fruits, and Sun of Egypt 5 are among the new releases that will also debut on the platform.

The enlarged offering is in line with the two businesses’ mutual objective of providing Brazilian gamers with top-notch, captivating game content.

Yuriy Muratov, Chief Commercial Officer at 3 Oaks Gaming, commented: “This partnership with Aposta Ganha is a fantastic way for us to scale up our presence in Brazil, one of the most exciting iGaming markets in the world. Their reputation, local expertise and dedication to providing a top-tier experience make them the ideal partner for us.”

Anderson Marques, Casino Manager at Aposta Ganha, added: “At Aposta Ganha, we aim to deliver thrilling and responsible gaming experiences rooted in Brazilian passion. Partnering with 3 Oaks Gaming allows us to expand our content offering with dynamic, high-quality titles that we know will resonate with our audience.”

Brazil is positioned as a crucial pillar in 3 Oaks Gaming’s larger international growth initiatives, and this partnership supports the company’s strategic expansion efforts across Latin America’s regulated markets.

DraftKings has strengthened its leadership team with the announcement of Christian H. A. Bogstrand as Executive Vice President and GM of iGaming.

For DraftKings, which is still committed to expanding its footprint in regulated markets in the US and abroad, the move represents a major addition to its team.

With 20 years of experience in the iGaming sector, Bogstrand has held senior leadership positions at bet365, where he was in charge of product innovation and gaming operations.

He formally announced the appointment on LinkedIn, calling it a thrilling new chapter in his career.

In his announcement, Bogstrand emphasised the unique potential of his new position, noting DraftKings’ strong technology foundation and dedication to user experience.

“From the fantastic teams to a strong in-house technology foundation and a company-wide focus on delivering best-in-class player experiences, this is a unique opportunity,” he said.

He also reflected on the company culture that influenced his decision to join, adding: “When I first connected with DraftKings, I met a group of founders and leaders who were welcoming, focused, and deeply motivated to keep raising the bar. That energy and sense of purpose made the decision to come on board easy.”

Bogstrand will be in charge of DraftKings’ online casino strategy and operations as Executive Vice President and GM of iGaming.

He will be in charge of player engagement, growth initiatives, and product optimisation in all regulated jurisdictions.

His hiring is a component of DraftKings’ larger strategy to use innovation and technology-driven experiences to improve its standing in the cutthroat U.S. iGaming and sports betting market.

G2 Esports has rebranded its Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise, removing the Rokkr in favour of a more familiar moniker for the organisation’s fans.

The Minnesota Rokkr name has been replaced with a revamped logo, along with the G2 Minnesota name, which will be used throughout the 2026 CDL season.

Unveiled on October 20th, 2025, the franchise trolled fans with a fake announcement teasing a rebrand to G2 Berlin and a relocation to Berlin, Wisconsin. Shortly after the fake rebrand, G2 Esports revealed its G2 Minnesota name for the upcoming season.

Unlike other franchises that have decided to move locations, G2 Esports has opted to remain in Minnesota, a location it has operated in since the franchise’s formation of the CDL in 2019.

2026 will see plenty of new names competing in the CDL, with the debuts of FaZe Vegas and Riyadh Falcons in addition to an unnamed franchise operated by French esports organisation Gentle Mates.

With Call of Duty’s rostermania period in full swing, G2 Minnesota is one of several franchises that have yet to unveil its roster for the 2026 season.

G2 Esports is no stranger to Call of Duty esports. Prior to the formation of the CDL, the organisation fielded a roster between 2017 and 2019 during the Call of Duty World League (CWL).

In December 2023, the organisation entered a strategic partnership with Version1 in a deal where the company’s ownership of Minnesota Rokkr moved to G2 Esports.

Over the past six years, the franchise has struggled to find consistency. During the Black Ops Cold War season, Minnesota Rokkr won the Stage 5 Major before securing a top-four finish at the 2021 CDL Championship.

In 2025, the franchise earned a top-six finish at Major 1 before ending the regular season in ninth place, narrowly missing out on a chance to compete at Champs.

Riot Games’ latest update for its upcoming fighting title 2XKO introduces crucial fixes for Ekko, Warwick and Yasuo, alongside improvements to Champion Mastery and the in-game rotating store.

According to the announcement posted by Riot Games on October 20th, Patch 1.0.1.2 will go live on October 21st following scheduled downtime between 9am and 1pm PT. During the maintenance period, online play will be unavailable, though offline modes will remain accessible.

The 1.0.1.2 update is described by Riot as a ‘light patch,’ primarily aimed at cleaning up persistent bugs that have affected several characters since launch. The studio confirmed that online stability and input reliability remain a top priority as 2XKO continues its live testing phase.

Among the most significant gameplay tweaks are fixes to collision detection, preventing champions from passing through each other or becoming trapped when multiple characters occupy the same space — a problem that particularly impacted corner scenarios in competitive play.

The update also includes several character-specific fixes. For Ekko, a visual bug has been resolved where Arcane Ekko occasionally left behind a lingering smoke effect after using his Ultimate, Attempt #37. Warwick received adjustments to correct a mid-air tagging issue that previously caused unintended flight behaviour during Freestyle Fuse combos. Meanwhile, Yasuo’s Turbulent Wind now applies proper damage scaling on consecutive hits, slightly lowering his combo damage potential and improving overall balance.

The patch also refines the Champion Mastery system — making higher-tier missions easier to complete — and updates the rotating store to refresh weekly instead of biweekly. Riot added a new server status widget to the main menu to inform players of upcoming maintenance windows, while additional fixes target matchmaking disconnects, ranking display errors and memory leaks during extended sessions.

Although 2XKO remains in early testing, community-run events, local tournaments and even Evo have already begun adopting the title within the wider FGC. With Riot positioning 2XKO as its next major competitive project after League of Legends and VALORANT, even small stability updates are closely watched by both casual and professional players.

By addressing corner collision and hit consistency, the patch directly impacts high-level match reliability — a vital step as organisers prepare for upcoming exhibitions and inaugural competitions.

Meanwhile, the reduced difficulty of Champion Mastery missions is expected to help players access new skins and titles more easily, improving long-term engagement and progression systems that could tie into ranked or seasonal play later in development. 

As Riot continues to refine 2XKO ahead of its full release, players can expect further technical updates before the next major balance patch arrives later this year.

Rainbow Six Siege X‘s competitive year is wrapping up next month, bringing the top 16 teams in the world to the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major.

From November 8th to the 16th, 16 Rainbow Six teams will head to t he BMW Park Arena in Munich to compete for a spot in the Six Invitational in February 2026. On top of the Global Standings points, teams will be fighting for the lion’s share of the $750,000 (~£560,000) prize pool.

The complete lineup has been confirmed, according to a press release. These teams have fought their way to the top of their respective leagues around the world, earning them a spot at the last Major of the season.

These are the 16 teams that will be competing in Munich:

Team Falcons and G2 Esports will be the teams to beat from Europe with the highest score by the end of the EML 2025 Stage 2. South America’s FURIA is also a top contender that could take down Europe’s finest. Weibo Gaming has been consistent throughout this year as well, putting them in the top standings after two Asia League 2025 wins.

The Munich Major starts with the Swiss Stage, where all 16 teams will be placed in the same group. The winners of the first round will move to the Upper Bracket while losers will find themselves in the Lower Bracket. There will also be a Middle Bracket for teams with a 1-1 record after the second round.

All matches are BO1 at this stage, except elimination games. Eight teams will move to the Playoffs from here.

The Playoffs are going to be a bit different at the Munich Major, introducing a double-elimination bracket. The format details have not been shared just yet.

Only the last three days of the competition will include an audience. From November 14th to the 16th, fans can buy tickets for the BMW Park Arena.