02.05.2026
FaZe advance to the semifinals, while Astralis end their journey at BLAST Rivals Season 1

The quarterfinal day has come to an end, and the semifinal matchups, which will be played later today, are now confirmed. G2 have been eliminated from the tournament after losing to FaZe. This can be called an upset, as every FaZe victory at the moment feels like a miracle. The team, which recently lost its […]

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02.05.2026
GamerLegion defeated Astralis and advanced to the semifinals of BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026

The final quarterfinal of BLAST Rivals Season 1 has concluded, aGamerLegion defeated Astralis and advanced to the semifinals of BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026. nd it could have easily gone in a completely different direction. Two underdogs of this stage faced off — GamerLegion and Astralis. It was far from obvious who would take the […]

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02.05.2026
FaZe Clan defeated G2 Esports in the quarterfinals of BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026 and will now face Natus Vincere in the semifinals.

FaZe Clan, who only recently struggled to beat teams at Tier-2 LAN events, have now defeated G2 Esports in front of the arena crowd in the quarterfinals of BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026. A lot can be said about this event not being a top priority for teams since there is not much at stake, […]

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02.05.2026
NaVi unveiled a special jersey for the Esports World Cup 2026

Natus Vincere unveiled a special jersey for the Esports World Cup 2026. In the presentation video, the club highlighted the team’s difficult journey, referencing the disappointing 2025 season and symbolically “rising from the depths” toward new heights. The new jersey was named the EWC2026 Pro Kit. Kateryna Sadurska also took part in the promo campaign. […]

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02.05.2026
Newell invested in OpenAI, xQc accuses Overwatch League of viewbotting — news digest for May 1

The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for May 1, 2026. EKO Esports join Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva xQc accuses Overwatch League of view manipulation and bot usage LCK concludes investigation into Ruler over tax evasion allegations Metro 2039 added to Steam wishlist one million times Gabe […]

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01.05.2026
EKO Esports — Next Participants of Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva

Organizers from ESEL have officially announced another team joining the second season of the Female Pro League: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The new contenders for the title are EKO Esports. The team’s roster features notable names capable of putting serious pressure on their opponents during matches. With a strong lineup and significant […]

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01.05.2026
Gabe Newell Donated $20 Million to OpenAI in 2018

New details from the legal dispute between Elon Musk and OpenAI have revealed an unexpected role played by Valve’s head, Gabe Newell, in the early development of the company behind ChatGPT. According to disclosed documents, in 2018 Newell was one of the organization’s most dedicated and financially generous supporters. Newell donated $20 million to OpenAI […]

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01.05.2026
Metro 2039 Added to Steam Wishlist One Million Times

The Ukrainian studio 4A Games announced that Metro 2039 has already been added to Steam wishlists one million times. It took the game only two weeks after its announcement to reach this milestone. “We’re amazed at how quickly we managed to reach this mark. Thank you for your support — we can’t wait to welcome […]

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01.05.2026
Félix 'xQc' Lengyel Accuses Overwatch League of Viewbotting and Manipulating Viewership Numbers

Félix “xQc” Lengyel, a former professional player and one of the most popular streamers in the world, has made serious accusations against the Overwatch League. According to him, the league inflated viewership numbers for years to conceal its real audience metrics and artificially boost the popularity of the scene. The statement was prompted by xQc’s […]

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01.05.2026
Major Game Releases of May 2026 – New Forza Horizon and a James Bond Game

The final month of spring has already begun, and it promises to be packed with exciting game releases. So we’ve compiled a list of titles worth checking out this month. Dead As Disco Dead As Disco is a stylish neon rhythm-action beat ’em up. You play as Charlie Disco — the deceased drummer of a […]

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