22.06.2026
HLTV: Luminosity Plans to Sign Core of Monte Roster

North American esports organization Luminosity Gaming is reportedly in talks to acquire the core trio from Ukrainian club Monte, according to HLTV sources. The organization aims to sign Aurimas "Bymas" Pipiras, Oscar "AZUWU" Bell, and Aurélien "afro" Drapier. Their contracts with Monte are expected to expire soon. In addition, Alex "rainwaker" Petrov could also join […]

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22.06.2026
Cache to Replace Overpass in the Active CS2 Competitive Map Pool

Valve has announced an update to the active tournament map pool in CS2. Cache will replace Overpass immediately after the end of the current Premier season, which is scheduled to conclude on July 6. Cache returns to the competitive pool after a seven-year absence. The map was removed in 2019 in favor of Vertigo. It […]

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22.06.2026
KRIMZ Becomes a New Player for EYEBALLERS

The Swedish esports organization EYEBALLERS has announced the signing of Freddy "KRIMZ" Johansson to its CS2 roster. He will replace Jonathan "bobeksde" Persson, who is leaving the team. KRIMZ was recently moved to the bench by fnatic. The decision brought to an end the longest active tenure by a player under a single organization in […]

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22.06.2026
Valve Announces Steam Machine Pricing

Valve has revealed the pricing, available configurations, and purchasing process for its new gaming system, the Steam Machine. The starting price for the base model will be $1,049. In the company's official blog, four versions of the console were presented, differing in storage capacity and whether they include the proprietary Steam Controller. A special feature […]

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22.06.2026
karrigan Equals the Lowest Rating Ever Recorded by a Major Winner in CS History

Falcons captain Finn "karrigan" Andersen won the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2 with an average rating of 0.71 throughout the tournament. This ties the all-time lowest rating ever recorded by a Major winner in Counter-Strike history. Previously, a Major had only been won with a 0.71 rating by Robin "Fifflaren" Johansson, who achieved the […]

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22.06.2026
Details of New Marvel RPG Codenamed Project Comet Leaked Online

A major leak has surfaced online regarding an unannounced Marvel project — an action RPG codenamed Project Comet. The game is being developed by Scopely, the studio known for titles such as Marvel Strike Force, Monopoly GO, and Star Trek Fleet Command. The first information about the game was published earlier this month by insider […]

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22.06.2026
Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva Playoff Semifinals Schedule

The tournament operator ESEL has revealed the schedule for the semifinal stage of the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva playoffs in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The intense quarterfinal stage is now behind us, and the four strongest teams will face off for a place in the Grand Final. All semifinal matches will be […]

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22.06.2026
Falcons Become the Third Club to Win World Championships in CS and Dota 2

The triumph of Falcons at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2 made the Saudi organization only the third in history to win world championships in both Counter-Strike and Dota 2. Previously, only Natus Vincere and Team Spirit had achieved this feat. Falcons won The International in Dota 2 in 2025, while their Counter-Strike Major […]

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22.06.2026
Guatemala National Team, Featuring a Player Nicknamed Putin, Qualifies for ENC 2026 in LoL

The Guatemala national team defeated Costa Rica in the lower bracket final of the North American qualifier for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 in League of Legends. The match ended with a score of 2:1, allowing Guatemala to secure a spot at ENC 2026. The Guatemala roster has drawn attention due to their top laner, […]

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22.06.2026
GOALS and PUMA Launch Major Collaboration

Just two weeks after its release and reaching the milestone of one million players, football simulator GOALS has unveiled its first major branded collaboration. The partnership introduces a full in-game collection created by PUMA. A key feature of this integration is that it was designed specifically for the simulator, which deliberately does not feature licensed […]

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22.06.2026
Diablo IV Spotted in Taiwan Ratings for Nintendo Switch 2 with Lord of Hatred Expansion

Rumors about Diablo IV arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 are gaining more confirmation. Earlier reports suggested that Blizzard may bring the game to Nintendo’s new hybrid console, although since its 2023 release it has not appeared on Nintendo platforms. The new information is supported by media reports stating that Taiwan’s rating board has issued an […]

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22.06.2026
VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026 to Be Held in Brazil

Riot Games has announced that Brazil will host the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026. The announcement was made during the VALORANT Masters London broadcast. The tournament will return to the country three years after the 2023 championship, which was held in São Paulo. In addition, the upcoming event will give the 2025 champions, Team Liquid […]

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22.06.2026
Forza Horizon 6 AstroToy Photo Challenge Guide: HZN VI Rocket Location

In the Spring challenges of the Welcome to Japan Festival Playlist in Forza Horizon 6, players must complete the AstroToy Photo Challenge to earn Season Points and unlock the Beam Me Up Forza Link reward phrase. The image hint shows a rocket, but its exact location can be tricky to find. Where to find the […]

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