05.05.2026
Police in Toronto detain S.T.A.L.K.E.R. cosplayer over realistic weapon replica

An incident involving a cosplayer took place at Trinity Bellwoods Park during the Anime Connects Cherry Blossom Picnic. A man dressed in full tactical gear resembling a mercenary from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise was detained by police due to carrying a replica rifle. The appearance of the man with what turned out to be a prop […]

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05.05.2026
PUBG Mobile to feature a collaboration with Ford

The developers of PUBG Mobile have announced a new large-scale collaboration with the automotive brand Ford. The special event will run from May 15 to July 7. Two iconic models will be added to the game — the high-performance Ford Mustang GTD and the durable Ford F-150 Raptor R. In addition to the vehicles themselves, […]

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05.05.2026
All participants of the LEC 2026 Spring playoffs have been determined

After six weeks of the regular season, all six teams that will compete in the playoffs of LEC 2026 Spring have been decided. Out of the six playoff participants, the top four teams will start in the upper bracket, while the 5th and 6th place teams will begin in the lower bracket. So far, only […]

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05.05.2026
Registration for teams is now open for The International 2026

This year, The International 2026 in Dota 2 returns to China. The tournament will take place in August, and preparations have already begun with an updated participant registration system. All teams wishing to take part in the tournament must complete official registration on the designated website. The process consists of several stages. First, a team […]

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05.05.2026
HEROIC leave the professional Dota 2 scene

The esports organization HEROIC has announced the closure of its Dota 2 division. Despite notable competitive success and growth of its fan base, the club’s management decided to exit the discipline due to financial unprofitability. The statement noted that, despite all the club’s efforts, the financial results were unsatisfactory, making it impossible to maintain the […]

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05.05.2026
Top esports matches on May 5: Ukraine’s eFootball Mobile national team begins FIFAe World Cup 2026 qualifiers

We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on May 5. eFootball Mobile Today, May 5, the European qualification for the FIFAe World Cup 2026 kicks off, with Ukraine set to compete. Our national team will play four matches. Match schedule: Broadcasts are expected on the official YouTube channel of the Ukrainian Association of Football, […]

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04.05.2026
Valve launches sales of Steam Controller 2

The controller is already available in multiple regions. It is priced higher than most competing devices, but bloggers and analysts say it is worth the cost. In the US, it is priced at $99, while in Europe it costs €99. Official sales in Ukraine have not yet been announced. The gamepad received two square trackpads […]

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04.05.2026
Steam launches major Star Wars sale for May the 4th

Steam has kicked off a large-scale Star Wars franchise sale to celebrate Star Wars Day, offering players significant discounts across a wide range of titles. The promotion runs until May 7, although some deals will expire earlier. The sale includes both classic games and modern hits, giving players plenty of options to choose from. «May […]

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04.05.2026
Forza Horizon 6 goes gold and is set to launch on May 19 without delays

The arcade racer Forza Horizon 6 is one of the most anticipated games of 2026. The new entry in the iconic series will take players to Japan for the first time, delivering major technical, visual, and gameplay improvements. The game is scheduled to launch on May 19 with no delays. Microsoft and Playground Games have […]

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04.05.2026
EVO Japan sets a record, Russian propaganda returns to Steam — news digest for May 4

The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for May 4, 2026. Boars Gaming takes first place at PMCO WEU 2026 Knockout Stage EVO Japan 2026 sets a Guinness World Record for Street Fighter 6 Harley-Davidson to appear in PUBG: Battlegrounds and PUBG Mobile Russian propaganda game “93, Kuindzhi” appears on […]

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