07.04.2026
Pokémon GO tournament winner stripped of title over celebration

The winner of the 2026 regional Pokémon GO championship in Orlando has been stripped of his title after his post-match behavior was deemed “unsportsmanlike.” Player Firestar73_ secured victory in the decisive fifth game of the final. However, organizers later annulled his result and awarded the win to his opponent, NiteTimeClasher. After winning, Firestar73_ removed his […]

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07.04.2026
Evil Geniuses unveil Gridlock Minecraft tournament series

North American esports organization Evil Geniuses, together with content creator Anthony "Couriway" Salzarulo, has announced the launch of a competitive Minecraft series called Gridlock. The event aims to bridge gaps in Minecraft’s competitive scene by bringing together speedrunners, multiplayer survival creators, and PvP-focused players. As part of Gridlock, player duos will compete in a 30-minute […]

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07.04.2026
Main esports matches on April 7: the fight for PGL Bucharest 2026 playoffs continues

We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on April 7. CS2 Day four of PGL Bucharest 2026 brings us a new Ukrainian elimination derby and plenty of exciting matchups! Today’s match schedule: Broadcast [EN] Reminder: A free Sealed Truth update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been announced.

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07.04.2026
Free update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Faker to be featured on a commemorative stamp — news digest for April 6

A digest of the main news for Players readers covering April 5, 2026: Free Sealed Truth update announced for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Disney+ expands partnership with the Korean e-Sports Association “Super Mario Galaxy” film earns $190 million in 5 days in the U.S. Esports player Faker to appear on a commemorative stamp in South Korea

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06.04.2026
State of Decay 3 Was Revealed Before Full Development Even Began

State of Decay 3 was not actually in active development when its first trailer was released. This was confirmed by the head of Undead Labs, shedding light on why the sequel has taken so long to materialize. It has been eight years since the previous entry launched and six years since the third installment was […]

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06.04.2026
Rumor has it that Halo Campaign Evolved is nearly complete

New reports indicate that Halo Campaign Evolved may arrive much sooner than expected. Despite a lack of official updates from Microsoft recent information suggests the project is already in its final stages of development making a 2026 release increasingly likely. The game is a modern remake of the iconic 2001 title developed by the rebranded […]

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06.04.2026
New Trials in ARC Raiders Raise the Stakes Significantly

A new week has begun in ARC Raiders, bringing a fresh set of Trials challenges and rewards for players to tackle. Every Monday, Embark Studios introduces five optional objectives that grant valuable loot upon completion. While some tasks tend to feel repetitive, this time the developers have leaned heavily into the recently added ARC enemy, […]

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06.04.2026
FaZe have been eliminated from the tournament, while FUT have qualified for the playoffs of PGL Bucharest 2026

The third day of PGL Bucharest 2026 has concluded, bringing us the first teams to qualify for the playoffs, as well as those who have been eliminated. 0–3: FaZe and Voca were eliminated today. Many were surprised by these results, as no one expected such a weak performance from Voca. However, to be fair, FaZe […]

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06.04.2026
Sealed Truth Free Update Announced for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

GSC Game World has announced a free update called Sealed Truth for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The information appeared on the franchise's official account on the social network X. The update is scheduled for April. It will give players access to the legendary location — Laboratory X-18. According to rumors, the Sealed Truth release […]

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06.04.2026
Teams that, against all odds, qualified for the IEM Cologne Major 2026

Let’s take a look at some teams that secured their spots at the IEM Cologne Major 2026, but it wasn’t easy for them, you could say they made it to the tournament by a low chance. B8 A Ukrainian team that has been in turmoil since the start of the year. After losing their main […]

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