PUBG Mobile will receive its Version 4.5 update on July 9, headlined by a major collaboration with the iconic Naruto anime franchise. The developers have confirmed the addition of nine fully featured character skins, unique ninja abilities, and a brand-new themed game mode. Official teasers showcased highly detailed character models faithfully recreating their classic appearances […]

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has renewed his partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation, continuing as the Global Brand Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 26). The promotional video featuring Ronaldo was published on the event's official social media channels. As part of his role, Ronaldo will headline major promotional campaigns both […]

Tournament organizer BLAST has officially announced BLAST Slam VIII for Dota 2, which will take place in October 2026. Details about the event were published on the tournament operator's official website. The tournament will feature 16 teams, up from previous editions. The online stage has been completely revamped and will now be played entirely in […]

During the night of July 2, Valve rolled out a small update for Dota 2. The patch primarily focuses on fixing various bugs related to both the game itself and the Dark Carnival event. List of fixes Dark Carnival General Items Heroes As a reminder, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will headline the PlayStation […]

We've rounded up the top esports matches taking place on July 2. CS2 The second round of the group stage at XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 will be played today, featuring another full day of best-of-one (BO1) matches. Broadcast [EN] As a reminder, the Regular Cup Season 1 Dota 2 champions have already been crowned.

We have prepared a digest of the top gaming and esports news for July 1, 2026. Luminosity returns to CS by signing Monte's core and lux as captain Ukraine's PUBG national team announced after receiving a direct invite to ENC 2026 Gizmy leaves Monte to become the new captain of 100 Thieves fnatic sign Ukrainian […]

Sony has announced the games that will become available for all PlayStation Plus subscribers starting July 7. The July lineup will include three titles: • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Cross Gen Bundle (PS4, PS5)The game will be the main highlight of the month. It includes a new story campaign, updated classic multiplayer maps, […]

Rumors about a possible Nintendo Switch 2 version of Grand Theft Auto VI have resurfaced online. While many analysts have questioned whether Rockstar’s massive project could run on Nintendo’s hybrid console, new reports suggest that work on such a port may actually be underway. Insider Nash Weedle claims that Rockstar has managed to overcome the […]

According to The Verge, Microsoft is developing a new Disc to Digital feature that will allow Xbox users to turn their physical game copies into digital licenses. To use the feature, players will only need to insert a compatible disc, install the game, and launch it on their console. After that, they will receive a […]

The playoff stage of the Regular Cup S1 Dota 2 tournament, organized by Core League, has concluded in both the First and Third Divisions. Chaihana: Reborn claimed the First Division title, while IGROKI emerged victorious in the Third Division. Both teams reached the grand finals through the lower bracket before completing impressive championship runs. As […]

Esports organization 100 Thieves has officially announced the signing of British player Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen to its CS2 roster. He joins from Monte and will take on the in-game leader (IGL) role in his new team. Within 100 Thieves, the British player will assume captain duties from Håvard "rain" Nygaard. The Norwegian veteran will […]

The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has officially presented the Ukraine national PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS team during a livestream hosted by Dmitry Droog Chumachenko. The roster will compete at the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The team was assembled by Vadym ALREIN Lyovin, coach of NAVI and the national squad. The roster includes two NAVI players — Anton […]

The US-based store Chronos Games & Gifts has announced a temporary one-week suspension of its local Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments. The decision was made following repeated complaints from visitors about poor personal hygiene among some participants, as well as improper use of the venue’s restrooms. The store’s administration addressed players via its Discord server, stating that hygiene-related […]