Nintendo has announced price increases for the Switch 2, the original Switch lineup, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships. The company explained the changes by citing “changing market conditions” and its “global business outlook.” In Japan, the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 will increase by $70, rising from 49,980 yen ($318) to 59,980 yen ($382). […]
Capcom has announced the release of a free update for Resident Evil Requiem. The game received a number of bug fixes, and the new mini-game “Leon Must Die Forever” is now available. Access to the mini-game unlocks automatically after completing the main story campaign. The developers describe “Leon Must Die Forever” as a fast-paced combat-focused […]
Riot Games has shared details about upcoming balance changes for the agent Neon in VALORANT, which will arrive with patch 12.09. The update is scheduled for release on May 12 or 13, depending on the region. Patch 12.09 is aimed at making Neon’s gameplay more tactical, forcing players to make more deliberate decisions. After the […]
Illumination and Universal Pictures have unveiled the final trailer for the animated film “Minions & Monsters.” In the new trailer, the yellow Minions take viewers on a fast-paced journey through the history of cinema. Special attention is given to the movie’s new antagonist — a gigantic slime creature covered with countless eyes, looming over Hollywood. […]
Streaming platform Twitch is introducing a new punishment system for streamers involved in viewbotting. CEO Dan Clancy announced that Twitch plans to limit concurrent viewer counts on channels that systematically use third-party services to artificially inflate their numbers. The decision comes after long-running discussions within the streaming community regarding the issue of fake viewers and […]
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), in partnership with financial institution BPI, has announced the creation of eLiga BPI. The new esports competition in EA FC 26 is designed exclusively for women. The project aims to increase the visibility of female talent in the digital space while connecting traditional football with the esports ecosystem. Participation in […]
We have gathered the main esports matches taking place on May 8. VALORANT The upper bracket semifinals of the VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 playoffs will begin in the European league. Match Schedule (Bo3): Broadcast [EN] League of Legends The final week of the LEC 2026 Spring regular season begins. The matches will take place […]
We have prepared a digest of the main esports and gaming news for May 7, 2026. Dota 2 Receives Balance Patch 7.41c Striker: Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup Venues May Change Due to the War in the Middle East Film Studio with Dedicated Esports Arena to Be Built in the United States Riot […]
Cold Iron Studios has officially unveiled Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the sequel to its co-op third-person shooter set in the Alien universe. The game is scheduled for release in summer 2026. The reveal trailer showcased real gameplay footage, including intense third-person firefights and battles against massive hordes of Xenomorphs. One of the biggest gameplay changes […]
In the city of Wood River, preparations are underway for the large-scale Hollywood River Studios project (also known as Wood River Film Studios) — a major film and digital media production campus located on approximately 105 acres of the former Envirotech Business Park. The development is being led by Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur Chris Breakwell through Wood […]
