27.06.2026
Insider: Liquid Considering Ukrainian Player as Potential Replacement for ultimate

Blogger and insider Sébastien "KRL" Perez has reported that Team Liquid are considering two players as potential replacements for Roland "ultimate" Tomkowiak in their CS2 roster. According to KRL, the organization is evaluating Ukrainian AWPer Mykyta "cmtry" Samoliotov, who currently plays for FUT Esports. Bulgarian player Georgi "Jorko" Mitev, representing FOKUS, is also said to […]

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27.06.2026
GTA 6 Reportedly Banned in Several Countries

The upcoming release of GTA 6 appears set to face official bans and restrictions in several regions around the world. The information emerged following an update to the FAQ section on the game's PlayStation Store page, where Sony outlined the requirements for receiving a free bonus month of the GTA+ subscription. According to the official […]

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27.06.2026
Riot Games Announces League of Legends Classic

Riot Games has announced the development of League of Legends Classic. The announcement came after a wave of major leaks, during which dataminers revealed the existence of the project as well as a list of playable champions. The reveal trailer does not disclose any specific gameplay details. Instead, the video showcases Riot Games' attempts to […]

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27.06.2026
FUT Triumph at FPL S2, s1mple Banned by UESF — News Digest for June 26

We have prepared a digest of the main esports news for June 26, 2026, for Players readers. UESF Bans s1mple from Its Tournaments Triumph for the Turkish Giant and a Confident Bronze Finish: Results of the Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva Finals PUBG MOBILE Developers Reveal Gameplay from Upcoming Spider-Man Collaboration Microsoft Raises Xbox […]

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27.06.2026
Key Esports Matches on June 27: NAVI Continue Their Journey in The International Qualifiers

We have gathered the key esports matches scheduled for June 27. Dota 2 As part of the combined European qualifier for The International 2026, two lower bracket third-round matches are set to take place. Broadcast [EN] PUBG The second day of the Grand Finals stage at the PUBG Nations Cup 2026 in Seoul is scheduled […]

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26.06.2026
Ukraine's VALORANT National Team Secures Second Victory in ENC 2026 Qualifier

The Ukrainian VALORANT national team played its second upper-bracket match in the Eastern European qualifier for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. Ukraine faced Bulgaria on Ascent, securing a dominant 13:3 victory. Ukraine will now advance to the upper-bracket semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Slovenia vs Czech Republic matchup. The match is […]

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26.06.2026
Turkish Giants Triumph and Confident Bronze: Final Results of Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva

The second season of the prestigious women’s esports league Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by tournament operator ESEL, has officially concluded. The final match day delivered exciting tactical clashes, intense fights across every lane of the map, and determined the new champion. Third-Place Match: Voidkids Celestia Claim […]

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26.06.2026
Xbox Console Sales Hit Historic Low in May

May 2026 marked the worst month for Xbox hardware sales in the United States in the entire history of tracking, which began in 1995. The main cause of the sharp decline in the market was the rapid rise in prices driven by component shortages and increasing production costs. According to analyst Mat Piscatella, who shared […]

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26.06.2026
PUBG MOBILE Devs Showcase Gameplay From Upcoming Spider-Man Collaboration

The developers of the popular battle royale PUBG MOBILE have reminded players on social media about an upcoming crossover event. This time, the game is teaming up with the Marvel cinematic universe to promote “Spider-Man: A New Day.” The announcement was accompanied by a short gameplay teaser demonstrating the integration of superhero mechanics directly into […]

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26.06.2026
Nigma Galaxy, LGD Gaming, Execration and Others Accept Invites to Russian Government–Backed “Games of the Future”

Organizers of the pro-Russian Games of the Future 2026 have published the list of teams that will participate in their Dota 2 tournament. The information appeared on the event’s social media pages and on Liquipedia. Nearly all participating teams represent China, Southeast Asia, and South America. This year, the organizers also increased the prize pool […]

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26.06.2026
Rockstar Will Not Release Physical Discs for GTA 6

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will be available exclusively as a digital download. Despite earlier mentions of a future “physical version,” it will only consist of a plastic case containing a download code inside. Confusion in the community was sparked by an email from Rockstar support, in which a user inquiry […]

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26.06.2026
Ukraine’s VALORANT National Team Starts Strong in ENC 2026 Qualifier

The Ukrainian VALORANT national team delivered a dominant victory over Moldova in their opening match of the Eastern Europe qualifier for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The match was played on Ascent and ended with a commanding 13–1 scoreline in favor of Ukraine. Next, Ukraine will face the winner of the Bulgaria vs Israel matchup. […]

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26.06.2026
NBA The Run to Receive a Single-Player Mode

Play by Play Studios has announced the development of a full single-player campaign mode for NBA The Run. The decision comes after community criticism over the game’s heavy focus on online multiplayer matches. At this stage, the new mode is still in the conceptual development phase, meaning details about its story or gameplay mechanics have […]

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