01.07.2026
T1 Win Play-In Stage and Complete MSI 2026 Main Event Lineup

The South Korean League of Legends team T1 has advanced to the main stage of the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational. During the Play-In stage, T1 convincingly defeated Karmine Corp and twice overcame Team Liquid, winning all of their matches with a clean 3:0 scoreline. In their first match of the main stage, T1 will face Bilibili […]

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01.07.2026
afro, Bymas, and AZUWU Signed with Luminosity Before the IEM Cologne Major 2026

Monte CS2 captain Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen has commented on the departure of his teammates from the Ukrainian organization to Luminosity. According to the British in-game leader, Aurimas "Bymas" Pipiras, Aurélien "afro" Drapier, and Oscar "AZUWU" Bell signed contracts with the Canadian organization before the IEM Cologne Major 2026. He also stated that neither Monte's […]

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01.07.2026
Ukraine's eFootball Console National Team Wins Its Group at Nations League Week 3

Ukraine's eFootball Console national team finished first in Group E at Nations League Week 3. The team secured three victories and suffered one defeat during the group stage. Ukraine defeated Kazakhstan (2–0), Latvia (6–1), and Hungary (1–0). The only setback came in a 0–2 loss to Greece. Despite the defeat, the Blue and Yellow topped […]

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01.07.2026
How to Change Flare Color in Sand: Raiders of Sophie

The flare device in Sand: Raiders of Sophie is more than just a visual effect—it’s a practical way to communicate with other players. You can adjust its color to send different kinds of signals. The game doesn’t assign official meanings to the six available colors, but players often rely on common interpretations, such as green […]

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01.07.2026
OFFICIAL: Luminosity Return to Counter-Strike, Sign Monte Core and Appoint lux as Captain

Canadian esports organization Luminosity has officially confirmed its return to the professional Counter-Strike scene. The announcement was published on the club's official website. The new lineup features four former Monte players. Aurimas "Bymas" Pipiras, Aurélien "afro" Drapier, and Oscar "AZUWU" Bell joined as free agents after their contracts expired. Meanwhile, Luminosity purchased Aleksa "Rainwaker" Petrov […]

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01.07.2026
Valve Adds Falcons Championship Stickers Following IEM Cologne Major 2026 Victory

During the night of July 1, Valve released a small update for CS2. The main addition is the introduction of championship stickers celebrating Falcons' victory at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Update Highlights As previously reported, Luminosity are set to return to Counter-Strike by signing the core of Monte.

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01.07.2026
Report: Luminosity Return to Counter-Strike, Set to Sign Monte Core

Luminosity is set to return to the Counter-Strike scene after a seven-year absence. According to Dust2.us, the organization is expected to make its debut with a new roster at XSE Pro League 2026. An official announcement is expected in the near future. The new Luminosity lineup will consist of four players acquired from the Ukrainian […]

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01.07.2026
Top Esports Matches on July 1: Ukrainian Clubs Make Their Debut at XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026

We've gathered the top esports matches taking place on July 1. CS2 The XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 kicks off in China today, featuring Ukrainian organizations Monte and B8. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] League of Legends The final and decisive Play-In stage match of the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational will take place today. Broadcast [EN] As […]

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01.07.2026
Messi Appears in Spider-Man Promo, Magisk Joins BC.Game — News Digest for June 30

We have prepared a digest of the top esports and gaming news for Players on June 30, 2026. ENCE Part Ways with sdy Canadian Company Edison Motors to Shut Down for Two Days Due to GTA VI Launch Lionel Messi Appears in Promotional Campaign for New Spider-Man Movie Magisk Joins s1mple’s Team as Captain

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30.06.2026
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Remake Was Seriously Considered at Naughty Dog

Data miner Thekempy has shared new details about a cancelled remake of the first Uncharted game. According to him, Naughty Dog was very close to giving the green light for a remake of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, but ultimately shifted its priorities. During the Last Stand Media podcast hosted by Colin Moriarty, Thekempy said that around […]

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30.06.2026
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Gets a Release Date on Nintendo Switch 2

Bethesda continues expanding its presence on Nintendo Switch 2. Recently, the company released Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the new console, while a native version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was previously made available on the platform. Now Bethesda has announced the release date for The Elder […]

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30.06.2026
Hasbro is searching for developers for Baldur’s Gate 4, but even the creators of BG2 declined to take on the project

After the massive success of Baldur’s Gate III, Hasbro became interested in developing a fourth entry in the series, but finding a studio capable of taking on such a large project proved difficult. After Larian Studios declined to continue working on Baldur’s Gate 4, Hasbro reached out to veterans of the series, including former Baldur’s […]

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30.06.2026
Magisk becomes in-game leader of s1mple’s team

Esports organization BC.Game has announced the signing of Danish player Emil Magisk Reif to its CS2 roster. The announcement was made via the club’s social media channels. In the new lineup, Reif will take on the role of in-game leader. At BC.Game, Magisk will play alongside Denis electroNic Sharipov, Oleksandr s1mple Kostyliev, and Azbayar "Senzu" […]

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