08.06.2026
Xbox Games Showcase: New Fable and Metro 2039 Trailers, DOOM: The Dark Ages Expansion Announced

Yesterday, Microsoft held its Xbox Games Showcase, featuring a wide range of upcoming first-party titles alongside major announcements from third-party developers. The biggest highlights of the event included new entries in the Gears of War, Halo, Fable, Metro 2039, and Call of Duty franchises. Gears of War: E-Day Becomes a New Xbox Console Exclusive The […]

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08.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 Round 4 Schedule: Monte Face BB for Qualification, B8 Fighting for Survival

Today, June 8, six matches of the fourth round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 will be played. By the end of the day, three more teams will secure their place in the next stage, while three others will be eliminated from the tournament. The Ukrainian organization Monte will compete in one […]

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08.06.2026
Top Esports Matches to Watch on June 8: IEM Cologne Action and Day 3 of VALORANT Masters London 2026

We've rounded up the key esports matches scheduled for June 8. CS2 The fourth round of Stage 2 at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place today. Three more teams will be eliminated from the tournament. Qualification Matches Elimination Matches Broadcast [EN] VALORANT The second round of the Swiss Stage for teams with a […]

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08.06.2026
PUBG MOBILE x Naruto Collaboration, B8 Stay Alive at IEM Cologne, New Metro 2039 Trailer — News Digest for June 7

We have prepared a digest of the main gaming news for June 7, 2026. Ukrainian Team B8 Defeat GamerLegion and Remain in the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Metro 2039 Gameplay Trailer Revealed Alongside Release Window Minecraft Dungeons 2 Receives Official Release Date and New Gameplay Trailer PUBG MOBILE Announces Collaboration with Naruto

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07.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 Round 3 Results: FUT Advance, B8 Stay Alive, Monte Close to Qualification

The third round of matches at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 has concluded. The Ukrainian organization Monte secured a victory over Legacy in the 1–1 bracket, improving their record to 2–1 and moving one step closer to qualifying for the third stage of the tournament. Ukrainian side B8 came close to […]

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07.06.2026
Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution Will Remain Xbox Exclusives Permanently

Microsoft has confirmed that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not planned for PlayStation 5 and are not timed Xbox exclusives. The clarification came shortly after Xbox Games Showcase, where the company stated that both titles are intended to remain exclusive to the Xbox console ecosystem. At the same time, previously announced multiplatform […]

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07.06.2026
Doom: The Dark Ages DLC Revelations Arrives This July

During Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Bethesda Softworks and id Software unveiled the first story expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Revelations is expected to be the game's only major DLC and continues the story of the prequel to DOOM and DOOM Eternal. The expansion launches on July 7 for all platforms where the base game […]

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07.06.2026
Stronghold 4 Announced as a Prequel to the Classic Strategy Series

Firefly Studios has officially unveiled Stronghold 4, the next entry in its long-running historical strategy franchise. The game serves as a prequel to the original Stronghold titles and once again takes players to medieval England. Meanwhile, the game features significantly upgraded graphics and a more realistic visual style. Players will return to building massive castles, […]

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07.06.2026
Team Yndx Win BLAST SLAM VII

The BLAST SLAM VII Dota 2 tournament has officially concluded. Team Yndx claimed the championship title after defeating LGD Gaming in the grand final with a 3–1 score. For their victory, Yndx earned $400,000. The runners-up received $195,000. BLAST SLAM VII took place from May 26 to June 7 in a hybrid format. The total […]

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07.06.2026
Ukrainian Team B8 Defeat GamerLegion and Stay Alive at IEM Cologne Major 2026

Ukrainian squad B8 secured a crucial victory over GamerLegion in the 0-2 elimination bracket at IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2. The match was a do-or-die series, with the loser being eliminated from the tournament. The teams traded map picks to start the series. B8 claimed Inferno with a 13-11 victory, while GamerLegion […]

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07.06.2026
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Receives Official Release Date and New Gameplay Trailer

During the Xbox Showcase presentation, Minecraft Dungeons 2 received a new gameplay showcase, with developers officially confirming the game's release date. The highly anticipated sequel will launch on September 29, 2026. The game will also be available through Xbox Game Pass on day one. Earlier Leak Confirmed The September release window had previously been revealed […]

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07.06.2026
Gameplay Trailer for Metro 2039 Revealed, Release Window Announced

Developer 4A Games and publisher Plaion unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Metro 2039 during the Xbox Showcase presentation. The game is scheduled for release in winter 2027, with launch currently expected in February 2027. Developers from the Ukrainian studio 4A Games revealed that an earlier version of the project was canceled and postponed in […]

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07.06.2026
Bloober Team Announces Psychological Thriller Star Trek: Shadow Frontier

Polish developer Bloober Team, best known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, has officially unveiled Star Trek: Shadow Frontier in partnership with the newly established Paramount Games Studio. The psychological thriller, featuring horror elements, is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game's protagonist will be Ro Laren, […]

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