10.05.2026
Rumor: Esports World Cup 2026 could take place in France

Streamer and representative of Team Falcons, K22N8, reported that the Esports World Cup 2026 has been moved from Saudi Arabia to France. So far, these are only rumors, but they likely aren’t baseless. Due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has become a dangerous location for hosting an international tournament. This […]

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10.05.2026
Brazilian Politicians Prepare to Settle Dota 2 Dispute: A Parliamentary Seat Is at Stake

An unusual political conflict is unfolding in Brazil — and it may move from government offices to the Dota 2 battlefield. Chandy Teixeira, head of the gaming and esports department of the Rio de Janeiro prefecture, and Kim Kataguiri, a deputy from the Brazil Union party, are planning to settle their professional disagreements in a […]

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10.05.2026
FURIA and Spirit are steadily making their way to the playoffs, while Falcons suffered a shocking loss to 9z at PGL Astana 2026

The second day in Kazakhstan has come to an end, and almost everything went as expected — except for one major surprise. Falcons suffered a shocking loss to 9z. It’s worth noting that at the beginning of the year, 9z didn’t even have a VRS ranking, as they had completely rebuilt their roster. Meanwhile, Monte […]

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10.05.2026
Blizzard Announces Massive Diablo Immortal x StarCraft Crossover

Blizzard Entertainment has officially unveiled the next major event for Diablo Immortal — a collaboration with the legendary StarCraft universe. The limited-time crossover event, titled “Aeon of Stars,” will run from May 13 to June 10, bringing Zerg mutations and Protoss technology into Sanctuary. The centerpiece of the event will be the Dark Ascension mode. […]

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10.05.2026
Main Events of the Upcoming Week: Two CS2 Tournaments, Rocket League Major Kickoff, and DreamLeague Season 29

A new esports week is ahead of us. From May 11 to May 17, fans can expect intense competition across multiple tournaments, along with fresh content from Players. We’ve gathered the key highlights so you won’t miss any important events. Our focus this week will be on: In addition, the battles continue in Unbroken UA […]

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10.05.2026
Monte, after defeating Magic, move to a 1-1 record at PGL Astana 2026

Monte secured their first victory against Magic, a relatively unknown stack that made it through the qualifiers for this tournament. With this win, Monte move to the 1-1 bracket, while Magic fall to 0-2 and are now on the verge of elimination. Another interesting detail is that Monte are still playing without their coach, kakafu, […]

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10.05.2026
Former Fnatic Director: “Esports Should Not Copy Traditional Sports”

Roald Van Buuren, former director of Fnatic, shared his opinion that esports’ attempt to gain legitimacy by imitating traditional sports formats was a mistake for the industry. According to him, the future of esports depends on developing its own digital platforms and culture. “Esports has a ‘purism’ problem, and I say that as someone who […]

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10.05.2026
The first matches for IEM Cologne Major 2026 have been announced

The first matches of the opening stage at IEM Cologne Major 2026 have already been revealed by Liquipedia. As a reminder, after the roster lock, ESL published the lineups, including the substitutions that will be featured at the IEM Cologne Major 2026

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10.05.2026
Cases in CS2 and other games could be completely banned across the European Union

The European Union may seriously move toward regulating loot boxes in video games. Danish Member of the European Parliament Kristel Schaldemose has called for a complete ban on the mechanic following a new study involving children in Denmark. The survey showed that more than half of children aged 11 to 16 had purchased loot boxes […]

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10.05.2026
ARC Raiders: How to Fix the Oil Leak in the Battening Down Quest

The “Fix the leaking oil pipe” objective is part of the Battening Down quest. The main challenge is that the game provides very little guidance about the object’s exact location, while the area itself leaves players highly exposed to enemy attacks. Where to Find the Oil Leak To locate the correct pipe, head to the […]

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