21.06.2026
Grand Final Preview: IEM Cologne Major 2026

Today, June 21, the IEM Cologne Major 2026 comes to an end in CS2. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00 Kyiv time. The decisive final will feature FURIA and Falcons. FURIA started the tournament from Stage 3 and advanced to the playoffs undefeated with a 3-0 record. In their first match of the […]

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20.06.2026
Top Esports Matches on June 21: Grand Finals at IEM Cologne Major 2026 and VALORANT Masters London 2026

We've rounded up the top esports matches set to take place on June 21. CS2 Today marks the conclusion of the first CS2 season of 2026. The season will come to an end with the grand final of IEM Cologne Major 2026. Broadcast [EN] VALORANT VALORANT Masters London 2026, the second major international tournament of […]

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20.06.2026
Falcons and FURIA to Face Off in the Major Final, IEM Cologne Major 2026 Sets New Record — News Digest for June 20

The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the key news stories from June 20, 2026. FURIA Become the First Finalists of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Falcons Become the Second Finalists of IEM Cologne Major 2026 IEM Cologne Major 2026 Semifinal Becomes the Second Most-Watched Match in Counter-Strike History Ukrainian Games Festival 2026 to […]

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20.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Semifinal Becomes the Second Most-Watched Match in Counter-Strike History

The semifinal match between Spirit and Falcons at IEM Cologne Major 2026 reached a peak viewership of 2,216,902 viewers, according to data from Esports Charts. This peak viewership made IEM Cologne Major 2026 the second most-watched tournament in Counter-Strike history. The top spot is still held by PGL Major Stockholm 2021, which recorded a peak […]

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20.06.2026
zonic after reaching the IEM Cologne 2026 final: "The job is not done"

The head coach of the Falcons CS2 roster, Danny zonic Sørensen, gave Players a brief comment after reaching the grand final of IEM Cologne Major 2026. First of all, you have reached another Major final. How is it feeling right now after a lot of fouls?  It feels good, but I also have a feeling […]

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20.06.2026
Falcons Become the Second Finalists of IEM Cologne Major 2026

Falcons defeated Spirit in the semifinals of IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2 to secure a place in the tournament's grand final. The Saudi organization started the series with a victory on their map pick, Anubis, edging out Spirit 16:14. Spirit responded on Mirage, claiming a 13:8 win to level the series. The decisive map […]

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20.06.2026
Absolute Triumph for Falcons VEGA and a Thrilling 30-Minute Battle Against FUT Esports: Final Day of the Unbroken UA Season 2 Group Stage Recap

The group stage of the second season of the Ukrainian esports league Unbroken UA in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has officially come to an end. The stars of the evening were once again the players of Falcons VEGA, who showcased their unwavering determination and secured another flawless double, finishing the day with a perfect 2-0 […]

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20.06.2026
Esports Foundation Announces Headliners for the Esports World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony

The Esports Foundation has revealed the musical performers set to appear at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026. Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora will headline the show, which is scheduled to take place on July 8, 2026, at the La Seine Musicale concert hall in Paris. The ceremony will mark the […]

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20.06.2026
FURIA Become the First Finalists of IEM Cologne Major 2026

FURIA defeated Aurora in the semifinals of IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2 to become the first team to secure a spot in the grand final. The series ended in a convincing 2-0 victory for FURIA (13:9 on Dust2 and 13:4 on Nuke). Aurora have been eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 3rd-4th place and […]

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20.06.2026
Gothic 1 Remake receives major 1.0.2 update with graphics improvements, balance changes, and new features

THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have released the major 1.0.2 update for Gothic 1 Remake. The updated version of the classic RPG launched on June 5 and sold 500,000 copies within its first week. While critics had a mixed reaction to the remake, players praised the Spanish developers for modernizing the iconic 2001 German RPG. […]

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20.06.2026
Ukrainian Games Festival 2026 will take place on Steam: dates and new event features announced

The fifth Ukrainian Games Festival will be held on Steam from August 17 to August 24, 2026. The annual event dedicated to Ukrainian games will once again bring players new projects, trailers, demos, and special offers. The festival organizer, publishing agency Palaye, announced that this year’s event will introduce several new formats. One of the […]

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20.06.2026
Forza Horizon 6 Treasure Hunt Guide: Tokyo City Spring Season Hidden Chest Location

In the Spring section of the Festival Playlist in Forza Horizon 6, players can take on a Treasure Hunt challenge set in Tokyo City. The objective is to track down a hidden treasure chest and hit it with your vehicle to earn Seasonal Points along with a reward of 100,000 Credits. Completing this event also […]

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20.06.2026
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash in France

On Friday afternoon, June 19, a private light aircraft crashed in the French commune of La Baule. The accident claimed the lives of two people, one of whom was identified as Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the renowned gaming company Ubisoft. According to the local fire department, the aircraft crashed into a field. By the time […]

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