28.04.2026
NAVI Defeat Galions in Their First Match at the EWC 2026 LoL Qualifier

Natus Vincere secured a victory over Galions in the opening round of the Esports World Cup 2026 qualifier for League of Legends. The match ended with a confident 2:0 scoreline. In the second round of the qualifier, NAVI will face GIANTX. The match is scheduled for April 29 at 18:00 (Kyiv time). Following the loss, […]

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28.04.2026
HLTV conducted an investigation into internal scandals within the GamerLegion organization

A HLTV investigation, based on conversations with nearly two dozen former players and staff members, describes serious internal issues within the German esports organization GamerLegion. Among the main allegations are delayed salary and prize money payments, contract-related disputes, as well as a toxic work culture that, according to sources, developed over years and became especially […]

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28.04.2026
Red Bull Launches Coded Cleats: Football on the Pitch and Console at the Same Time

Red Bull has announced a new competition format called Red Bull Coded Cleats, combining real-world football with digital gameplay in EA Sports FC. The event will debut in Dallas on June 5–6, 2026. The main goal of the initiative is to bring traditional sports and gaming closer together by creating a unified match format where […]

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28.04.2026
BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026: Prize Pool, Tournament Format, and Participants

BLAST Rivals S1 2026 (also known as BLAST Premier Rivals Fort Worth 2026) is the first Rivals series tournament of 2026. The tournament takes place from April 29 to May 3, 2026 in Fort Worth, United States. The group stage (April 29–30) is held in a studio setting without a live audience, while the playoffs […]

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28.04.2026
A streamer played League of Legends using a racing steering wheel

Streamer Dumbs managed to set up and play League of Legends using a racing wheel. The setup process took him around 12 hours. For the experiment, he chose Rammus. Thanks to the champion’s ability to move quickly around the map and knock up enemies, Rammus turned out to be a perfect fit for the idea. […]

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28.04.2026
VALORANT Patch 12.08: New Ascension Mode and the Return of Ascent

The developers of VALORANT have unveiled Patch 12.08, focusing on expanding gameplay variety and rotating the map pool. The main highlights of the update are the launch of the limited-time Skirmish: Ascension mode and the long-awaited return of one of the game’s classic maps. Rewards: As players climb the ladder, they will be able to […]

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28.04.2026
A new exhibition dedicated to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game series has appeared at the National Chornobyl Museum.

The updated National Chornobyl Museum has been opened at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The museum now features an exhibition devoted to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game series. The exhibition includes a timeline of the games’ releases, information about the setting, anomalies, and artifacts that visitors can explore. It also features screenshots from different installments of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. […]

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28.04.2026
The Ukrainian club B8 has announced the creation of a second academy roster

B8 have announced the opening of applications for their second academy roster — B8 Youngsters. This marks another step in the development of young talent. The team is looking for promising players who will represent the third roster of B8 Esports. Main requirements for candidates: It is not yet known whether the roster will be […]

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28.04.2026
Roblox replaces blocked chat with AI-generated conversation summaries

Roblox is introducing a new AI-based system that will transform messages containing prohibited content. The feature is designed to enhance child safety. Recently, Roblox announced the introduction of three age-based player groups, where messages from users in different age categories were blocked with locks or replaced by dots. Now, an AI system will be implemented […]

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28.04.2026
Gamers outraged by Sony’s new DRM system that may restrict access to games without internet

Over the past few days, the gaming community has been actively discussing rumors about a new DRM system from Sony, allegedly requiring regular internet connection. While some users initially doubted the accuracy of these claims, PlayStation has since partially confirmed them, though many details remain unclear. According to available information, a system has been introduced […]

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