04.07.2026
XSE Pro League Match Featuring Ukrainian Team Draws Match-Fixing Suspicion Following Betting Market Anomalies

Professional Counter-Strike betting analyst Miko Punto, who has been specializing in CS betting markets for more than six years, has raised concerns over potential signs of match-fixing in the XSE Pro League match between Chinese team Lynn Vision and Ukrainian side B8. Punto stressed that he cannot confirm any wrongdoing with certainty, but described the […]

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04.07.2026
First Posters Revealed for the Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Series

During Anime Expo, the first promotional posters and new visual materials for the upcoming anime adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, the multiplayer mode of Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Tsushima, were officially unveiled. The series is scheduled to premiere in 2027. The adaptation is directed by Takanobu Mizuno, best known for directing The Duel […]

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04.07.2026
Ukrainian game SAND surpasses 300,000 copies sold

The Ukrainian co-op shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie continues to gain momentum. Just a few weeks after launching in Early Access, the game has officially surpassed 300,000 copies sold. TinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik shared the milestone on X, writing: «300K copies for Sand sold. We getting a half hour of air conditioning tonight!» The game's […]

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04.07.2026
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Officially Completes Development

Asobo Studios has officially announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has gone gold, confirming that development is complete. The game remains on track to launch on August 27 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, with no delays expected. The studio shared the news on social media with the following statement: "Resonance: A Plague Tale […]

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04.07.2026
PlayStation to Allow Publishers to Reprint Physical Copies of Existing Games After January 2028

Sony has informed its publishing partners that they will be able to order additional production runs of physical copies for games already released before January 2028. The announcement clarifies recent online speculation suggesting that PlayStation planned to completely end physical releases on the platform. According to a report from Game File, Sony's message to partners […]

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04.07.2026
Virtual K-pop Group K/DA Could Return in 2026

The popular virtual K-pop group K/DA from the League of Legends universe could make its long-awaited return later this year. According to reliable League of Legends insider LeagueOfLeaks on X, the group's comeback is planned for Season 3 of 2026. Riot Games is reportedly preparing both new music and a fresh line of themed in-game […]

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04.07.2026
Top Esports Matches on July 4: B8 Face Elimination Against Lynn Vision at XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026

We've gathered the top esports matches scheduled for July 4. VALORANT The second day of VALORANT at Esports World Cup 2026 will feature Group A and Group B matches. Fans can expect playoff qualification matches as well as elimination games. Broadcast [EN] CS2 At XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026, three playoff qualification matches and three […]

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04.07.2026
Jimpphat and ash Join Aurora, Kvem Signs with Eternal Fire, Ukraine Opens EA FC National Team Qualifiers — July 3 News Digest

We have prepared a digest of the top esports news for Players as of July 3, 2026. Jimpphat and ash Join Aurora Ukrainian Kvem Signs with Eternal Fire UAF Announces Start of EA FC National Team Qualifiers for UEFA eEURO 2026 FC Pro World Championship Trophy Renamed in Honor of Diogo Jota FaZe Clan Co-founder […]

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03.07.2026
Ukrainian Player Kvem Joins Eternal Fire

Turkish esports organization Eternal Fire has announced the signing of Ukrainian CS2 player Vladyslav "Kvem" Korol. The news was shared through the club's official social media channels. Kvem had been searching for a new team since June 26, when his contract with Passion UA expired. During his 18-month stint with the organization, the Ukrainian player […]

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03.07.2026
Jimpphat and ash Join Aurora

Esports organization Aurora has announced the signing of a new player and head coach for its CS2 roster. The announcement was made through the club's official social media channels. Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo has joined the team following his departure from MOUZ. Meanwhile, British coach Ashley "ash" Batty has been appointed as Aurora's new head coach. […]

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03.07.2026
Cyberpunk 2077 Surpasses 40 Million Copies Sold

CD Projekt RED has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 40 million copies sold. The milestone was revealed on the game's official X account. Nearly six years after its original release, the Cyberpunk 2077 universe continues to maintain its global popularity. The next major step in expanding the franchise will be the release of the […]

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03.07.2026
First Steam Machine Owners Report Critical Hardware Issue

Just over a week after the launch of the new Steam Machine console, the first reports of serious technical issues have begun to surface online. One early adopter encountered a critical hardware failure that the community has already nicknamed the "Red Line of Death," drawing comparisons to the infamous Xbox 360 hardware issue. The problem […]

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03.07.2026
When Do NAVI Play? LEC 2026 Summer Schedule

Riot Games has revealed the regular season schedule for the LEC 2026 Summer Split in League of Legends. NAVI will compete in the tournament, which is set to begin on July 24. The top four teams from the regular season will advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs. The fifth- and sixth-placed teams will […]

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