18.06.2026
FURIA Advance to the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Semifinals

FURIA won the South American derby against 9z and secured a spot in the semifinals of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 tournament. The Argentine side surprised everyone by winning the opening map 13-8, with the first half ending 9-3 in their favor. Mirage turned into a tense battle, but once the Brazilians switched to […]

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18.06.2026
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to Receive Free Suit Inspired by Upcoming Film

Insomniac Games has announced a new free cosmetic addition for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The information was shared via the developers’ official account on X. The new outfit is inspired by the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The suit is called “Fresh Start” and will be available for players on PlayStation 5 and PC as […]

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18.06.2026
Aurora Defeat BB and Advance to IEM Cologne Major 2026 Semifinals

Aurora Gaming have defeated BB Team in the quarterfinals of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2, securing a place in the semifinals. The series ended 2:0, with scores of 13:6 on Nuke and 13:9 on Anubis. Both maps were controlled by the Turkish roster, allowing them to confidently advance to the next stage. BB […]

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18.06.2026
Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva Playoffs – Quarterfinal Day 2 Preview

The first semifinal spots have already been secured, but the battle in the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is far from over. Tournament organizer ESEL has announced the schedule for the second day of the quarterfinal stage. Yesterday, Falcons Vega and Boars Valkyries successfully advanced through the opening […]

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18.06.2026
Sony Patent Reveals Controller Buttons That Can Grip Fingers and Resist Presses

Sony has patented a new PlayStation controller technology that would allow buttons to change their physical properties depending on what is happening in a game or application. While the company has not announced any hardware featuring the technology, the patent could hint at features being considered for future PlayStation 6 controllers. The patent was originally […]

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18.06.2026
Maynter Included as Ukraine Reveals League of Legends Roster for ENC 2026

The Ukrainian Esports Federation has unveiled the national League of Legends roster that will compete for a spot at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026. Ukraine's lineup consists of: Ligant and Mafinayaz have also been named as substitute players. The team's head coach is Roman “WildHeart” Maksymchuk. Ukraine will begin its ENC 2026 qualification campaign […]

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18.06.2026
Rockstar Redesigns GTA VI Website and Reveals the City's First Look on the Game Page

As part of a major website update, Rockstar has unveiled the official cover art for Grand Theft Auto VI. The artwork debuted in a new 30-second teaser and is also available in high resolution for download from the game's official website. The cover features GTA VI's two protagonists, Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. The image […]

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18.06.2026
GTA 6 Pre-Orders to Open on June 25

Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for GTA 6 will open on June 25. The information was shared through the company’s official social media channels. The game is scheduled to launch on November 19 and will initially be available only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A PC release is planned for a later […]

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18.06.2026
NAVI, B8, and Monte Skip BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2, While FUT Accept Invitation

Tournament organizer BLAST has revealed the list of participants for BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 in CS2, which will take place from July 21 to August 2. The information was published on the organizer’s official website. Ukrainian organizations NAVI, B8, and Monte have decided to skip the event. Among teams featuring Ukrainian players, only FUT […]

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18.06.2026
GTA V Owners on PS4 and Xbox One Can Upgrade to PS5 and Xbox Series Versions for Free

Rockstar Games has announced that GTA V players will be able to upgrade to the latest versions of the game for current-generation consoles and PC at no additional cost. Starting June 18, all owners of GTA V on PlayStation 4, as well as digital copies on Xbox One, can upgrade for free to the PlayStation […]

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18.06.2026
Team Vitality, T1, and Team Falcons PUBG Rosters Accept Invitations to the Games of the Future, an Event Founded and Backed by the Russian Government

The developers of PUBG: Battlegrounds have published the list of participants for the Games of the Future 2026. The information appeared on the official PUBG Esports account on X. Among the confirmed participants are Team Vitality, T1, Team Falcons, Geekay Esports, and several other Asian teams. The Games of the Future festival was launched by […]

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18.06.2026
NertZ on the IEM Cologne Major playoffs: "But I think these playoffs are, first and foremost, about handling pressure" 

G2 player Guy NertZ Iluz gave an interview to Players ahead of the CS2 IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs. He spoke about his emotions after losing a 1v4 clutch to Ihor "w0nderful" Zhdanov, as well as his team's steady improvement. In the playoffs, you will be playing against Team Spirit, who are arguably the strongest […]

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18.06.2026
TeSeS: «I think everyone can see glimpses of world-class Counter-Strike in our play»

Falcons player René TeSeS Madsen gave an interview to Players ahead of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 playoffs. He spoke about the changes in the team following the arrival of Finn "karrigan" Andersen. You will face Vitality in the playoffs, one of the strongest teams in the world. With karrigan now leading the team, […]

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