Author: Matheus Veras

Fans love it; some even dream of this life, but few know the efforts, struggles, and sacrifices needed to make it.Working in esports is the dream of many fans, whether as a player, coach, or even a caster. Many see this opportunity to work with games as an easier life, full of joy and happy moments, but not everything in this field is rosy. Many sacrifices are made, and there are sad moments beyond the daily struggles of maintaining performance and improving.We present two different perspectives from those currently working in esports and gaming, to show how professionals have lives…

SCARZ and DPLUS maintain their superiority in their regions; CYCLOPS returns to compete in an international tournament, while Talon and Crest Gaming make their first appearance in international R6 tournaments.DPLUSOnce again, DPLUS secured direct qualification for the Six Major, this time in Atlanta. The team’s dominance wasn’t quite expected by South Korean fans; especially considering their early elimination in the South Korean preseason tournament, the R6 Summer Cup, where they lost 2-0 to BlossoM. The start of the South Korea League wasn’t the most promising for fans either, as the team began with an overtime loss to LAVEGA. Despite this…

Virtus.pro, Wolves, and G2 secure their second consecutive qualification for the Six Major this year, while BDS is a surprise addition to the Atlanta edition. Read on to learn more about the teams’ qualifications.Virtus.proThe Russians had a reasonably smooth group stage. With a day off on the first day of the tournament, the team prepared for their playday, fully aware of the ease they would have in the group stage compared to Region B. After all, none of the teams in their group participated in the Six Major Copenhagen, and the teams that competed in the Six Invitational 2023, like…

Soniqs, M80, DarkZero, and Spacestation have secured their spots for the Six Major Atlanta, and we will analyze the campaign of each of these teams and their expectations for the world tournament.SoniqsThe North American team is back for another international tournament, but this time with a better advantage: a direct qualification to the second phase of the Six Major. Soniqs didn’t have a great start to the season. In the first week of games the team played three matches, lost two, and won one — raising concerns in the community about their performance in the competition and their ability to…

The regions will have six representatives for the Six Major Atlanta, and we will get to know the campaign of the teams and the expectations for each in the main tournament of the stage.LATAM RegionAlpha AtherisThe organization and players are entering their first international tournament, but they come with forced changes in the starting lineup. Due to passport issues, player José “Notumbo” Diaz will not compete in the Six Major Atlanta. In his place, the organization will rely on Six Invitational champion João “Kamikaze” Gomes. One of the Brazilian legends returns to participate in a major international tournament as a…

Alpha Atheris secured their spot for the Six Major Atlanta with players who are constantly growing in the region, and now they come to showcase their work in a major tournament.With a roster consisting of Mexicans and Brazilians, the Alpha Atheris team found the perfect balance to overcome favorites like Six Karma and Reven Esports and secure the region’s first spot for the Six Major, happening in Atlanta. But who are they? Get to know the team and their journey to get here, with some additional insight provided by Gustavo “H4skk” Gabas, the 19-year-old entry fragger for the team. The…

Rainbow Six: Siege is one of the leading strategy games today, but it’s still an FPS game, so training and aiming preparation are always recommended to achieve peak performance. There’s also fundamentals you need to know. In this article we will go over the details you need to know to put yourself in an advantageous position whether attacking or defending.DefenseBombsite SupportOne of the easier roles for beginners in the game, as it doesn’t demand an in-depth knowledge of the map for movement. However, you’ll still need to know the best spots for positioning since some floors are destructible and can…

New organizations, specific team changes, and fierce competition for a spot in the Six Major. See what to expect from the comeback of one of the best Rainbow Six:Siege leagues in the world.w7mThe current champions of the Six Major Copenhagen, achieving a feat which hadn’t been repeated since 2018 — winning a Six Major with only one map loss in the competition. The team arrives with a lot of confidence and relief after finally breaking their streak of coming close to the title but falling short.During the offseason, w7m participated in the Gamers8 tournament in Saudi Arabia, earning an invitation…

Great players have a story to tell, but there’s something Counter Strike, Rainbow Six: Siege, and Rocket League all have in common: They all have a story about the meteoric rise of a French player — the French Phenomenons.Rainbow 6: Stéphane “Shaiiko” Lebleu A picture from Media Day at the Six Major (Image Credits: Instagram/bds.shaiiko)One of the key players in the entire history of competitive Rainbow Six: Siege has one of the most astonishing stories in the scene. To understand it fully, we need to go back to 2017, after the Six Invitational, the first world tournament that marked the…

With BLAST’s national leagues returning this week, there have been many roster and teams changes in the off season between Stage 1 and Stage 2. In honor of this new season, here is BLIX’s list of players and teams we think are deserving of extra attention. Jason “Ryce” Ngo (DarkZero – NA)The promising North American player arrives on the team replacing world champion Matthew “Achieved” Solomon. Jason doesn’t have statistics that usually catch the attention of fans, but he’s crucial for the team, largely due to his being a flexible player with good defensive awareness. He effectively complementing teams with…