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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30.06.2026
EVO launches Locals project with $1M annual funding

The organizers of the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) have announced the launch of a new global initiative, EVO Locals, aimed at supporting organizers of local fighting game tournaments. As part of the project, the company will invest $1 million annually into the development of local esports communities worldwide. Funding will be distributed through the EVO […]

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30.06.2026
French Ministry of Sports and Esports World Cup Foundation sign memorandum to support long-term esports development

The Esports World Cup Foundation and the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at supporting the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris while strengthening the country's esports ecosystem over the long term. The partners intend to use the global event as a platform to generate lasting […]

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30.06.2026
Lionel Messi appears in promotional campaign for the new Spider-Man movie

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, alongside Tom Holland, has taken part in the promotional campaign for the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In the promotional video, Messi enters a store looking for Spider-Man. He eventually finds Tom Holland, after which the two take to the skies and soar between the skyscrapers of New York […]

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30.06.2026
Xbox Players Found a Way to Get GTA 6 for Free Using Microsoft Rewards

Grand Theft Auto 6 has become one of the most anticipated games even before release, and some Xbox users have already found a way to completely cover its cost without spending their own money. Players are using Microsoft’s official Microsoft Rewards loyalty program, which allows users to collect points and exchange them for Xbox gift […]

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30.06.2026
ENCE announce the departure of sdy following contract expiration

Finnish esports organization ENCE has announced the end of its partnership with Ukrainian CS2 player Viktor "sdy" Orudzhev. The news was shared on the club's official social media channels. The player left ENCE following the expiration of his contract and is now a free agent. Orudzhev had been on ENCE's bench since March this year. […]

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30.06.2026
Cape Verde national team goalkeeper Vozinha signs commercial deal with football game UFL

Cape Verde national team goalkeeper Vozinha, who recently became a viral sensation in the football world, has signed his first commercial partnership. The goalkeeper has become a partner of UFL, while the game's PC version is backed by Cristiano Ronaldo. The collaboration was announced on the player's Instagram page. Vozinha's rapid rise in popularity came […]

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30.06.2026
Russian team denied visas for EWC 2026 — organization to cease operations

The Russian Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team Verso Time will not compete at the Esports World Cup 2026, which is set to take place in France. The organization announced the news on its social media channels. According to the club, all of its players were denied visas, making it impossible for the team to attend […]

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30.06.2026
Insider: Magisk could join BC.Game

Emil "Magisk" Reif is in talks to join BC.Game, according to blogger and insider Sébastien "KRL" Perez. If an agreement is reached, the Danish veteran will join the roster as the team's in-game leader. Reminder: Fabre has stepped down as Aurora's head coach.

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30.06.2026
Top esports matches to watch on June 30: MSI 2026 continues

We've rounded up the top esports matches taking place on June 30. League of Legends The third day of the Play-In Stage at the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational will feature just one match. The series will be an elimination match, with the losing team knocked out of the tournament. 11:00 — Karmine Corp vs Team Liquid […]

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30.06.2026
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teaser released, SAND: Raiders of Sophie receives development roadmap — news digest for June 29

We've prepared a digest of the top gaming news for Players readers for June 29, 2026. Tonya Predko spotted vacationing with staff from Russian organizations SAND: Raiders of Sophie receives development roadmap featuring new mechanics and major updates Fabre steps down as Aurora head coach First teaser for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 unveiled — release set […]

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29.06.2026
Angry Birds Movie 3 was shown in the first trailer

Paramount Pictures has released the official trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3, along with a new poster and first look images from the upcoming animated movie. The third installment of the franchise inspired by the popular mobile game series will arrive in theaters and in RealD 3D on December 23. The new movie will […]

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29.06.2026
Xbox Reviews Game Pass Strategy as New Deals Are Reportedly Put on Hold

Microsoft and Xbox are currently going through a major restructuring process led by the company’s new head Asha Sharma. Her main goal is to reduce costs and return the brand to profitability, which could lead to difficult decisions including layoffs, studio closures, potential sales, and even the cancellation of some projects. One of Xbox’s biggest […]

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