22.05.2026
GTA VI Officially Confirmed for Release in November 2026

Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has dismissed rumors about another delay for Grand Theft Auto VI. During the company’s latest financial report, he clearly confirmed that the highly anticipated game is still scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026. Thanks to the release of GTA VI, Take-Two expects to achieve record-breaking financial results in […]

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22.05.2026
Main Announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2026

The 10th annual Warhammer Skulls 2026 has taken place — the biggest celebration of video games set in the iconic Warhammer universe. To mark the occasion, a franchise-wide game sale has gone live across all major platforms. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Released Today The sequel to the popular turn-based tactics game is now available on […]

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22.05.2026
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 stickers have finally been released in CS2

Valve has introduced a major update for IEM Cologne 2026, completely changing the system of tournament items and stickers in Counter-Strike 2. Alongside the launch of the Major Hub in-game, Viewer Passes, Pick’Em Challenge, and new ways to obtain souvenir items have been added. The biggest change is the complete removal of traditional sticker capsules. […]

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22.05.2026
Main Esports Matches on May 22: Start of the RLCS 2026 Paris Major Playoffs

We have gathered the top esports matches taking place on May 22. CS2 The decisive day of the group stage at CS Asia Championships 2026 begins today — the final chance for teams to secure a playoff spot. Today’s Match Schedule: Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The third round of the lower bracket playoffs at DreamLeague […]

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22.05.2026
B8 will start their playoff run from the Quarterfinals after a loss to MIBR

The Ukrainian team was not eliminated from the tournament, so this match was not as crucial. However, they will now have to play a quarterfinal instead of securing a guaranteed top-four finish. The MVP of the match was insani, who get a 1.83 rating. As a reminder, B8 sensationally defeated The MongolZ and advanced to […]

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22.05.2026
NAVI Junior Reach the Playoffs of Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2, Valve Compare CS2 Cases to Pokémon Cards and Happy Meals — News Digest for May 21

We have prepared a digest of the main esports and gaming news for Players readers for May 21, 2026. Krafton Announce the First-Ever PUBG MOBILE Reality Show — Trial of Fire NAVI Junior Reach the Playoffs of Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2 Valve Compare CS2 Cases to Pokémon Cards and Happy Meals NAVI Eliminated from […]

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21.05.2026
BCGame and NIP have been eliminated from CS Asia Championships 2026, while MOUZ with jL will play a decisive match for a spot in the playoffs

The second day of CS Asia Championships 2026 has come to an end, and the first teams to be eliminated from the tournament are now known. BCGame and Ninjas in Pyjamas were unable to handle the pressure of elimination matches and saw their tournament runs come to an end. Two Chinese teams also exited the […]

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21.05.2026
Krafton Announces the First-Ever PUBG MOBILE Reality Show — “Trial of Fire”

Krafton, together with Level Infinite and Lightspeed Studios, has announced the launch of PUBG MOBILE: Trial of Fire, a unique media project described as the world’s first battle royale reality show. The show will feature 16 elite squads from around the globe. Instead of competing in traditional virtual arenas, participants will face off in real-life […]

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21.05.2026
Konami to Test Matchmaking Based on Smart Assist Settings in eFootball

Konami has announced the launch of a new matchmaking test system in eFootball that will take Smart Assist settings into account. The AI-powered feature helps newcomers by automatically adjusting shot power, dribbling direction, and passing lines. However, among experienced players, the system has sparked controversy due to concerns about reduced tactical freedom and limited manual […]

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21.05.2026
Rocket League World Championship 2026 Returns to Fort Worth

Epic Games has announced that the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 World Championship will once again take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The event is scheduled for September 15–20. The year’s biggest Rocket League tournament will be hosted by esports tournament operator BLAST, which also organized a Counter-Strike 2 event […]

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