02.09.2026
Blizzard could sell StarCraft IP to Korea’s Nexon

New details have emerged about the future of StarCraft. Previous reports claimed that Korean publisher Nexon had secured rights to develop a shooter based on the iconic strategy franchise, with its announcement potentially coming next week at BlizzCon 2026 on September 12 and 13. However, a new report suggests Blizzard may be considering a much […]

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02.09.2026
The Witcher 3 surpasses 65 million copies sold, while Cyberpunk 2077 tops 40 million

CD Projekt RED has shared its first half-year results, highlighting the performance of its franchises, the response to its gamescom 2026 announcements, and plans for upcoming projects. The Witcher:• Songs of the Past has been added to wishlists by more than 900,000 users across all platforms.• Its trailer surpassed 3 million views within its first […]

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02.09.2026
The First Wave of September Game Pass Additions Includes Seven Games

Microsoft has announced the first batch of September additions to the Xbox Game Pass library. Seven new games will arrive during the first half of the month, including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds. The September lineup is as follows: Shelldiver is already available on […]

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02.09.2026
DLSS 5: A Graphics Revolution or the AI Filter Nobody Asked For?

NVIDIA is preparing to launch DLSS 5 on September 4 — the latest version of its neural rendering technology. The company promises to make lighting, materials, and other visual elements in video games more realistic through generative AI. However, even before its official release, DLSS 5 has already become one of the most discussed and […]

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02.09.2026
Stuntman: Hollywood Gamescom Preview: The Franchise Returns with Famous Movie Licenses

Saber Interactive is bringing the classic franchise back to life by presenting a demo version of Stuntman: Hollywood at Gamescom. The main feature of this new installment is the inclusion of officially licensed, well-known cinematic universes, allowing players to perform extreme stunts on the sets of cult movies. The gameplay focuses on the precise work […]

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02.09.2026
Victor Miller, Screenwriter of Friday the 13th, Dies at 86

American screenwriter Victor Miller, author of the screenplay for the cult horror film Friday the 13th, has died at the age of 86. His son Ian announced his death. Miller passed away on August 30, although the cause of death has not been disclosed. The original Friday the 13th was released in 1980 and became […]

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02.09.2026
IC Esports Captain onic on Coach stikle-'s Impact and headtr1ck's Role in the Team

During an interview at the BLAST Open Porto 2026 tournament, IC Esports captain Viktor "onic" Babii shared his impressions of working with the new coach, Klesti "stikle-" Kola, discussed his development as an in-game leader, and highly praised the contribution of sniper Daniil "headtr1ck" Valitov. According to onic, the arrival of stikle-, who additionally acts […]

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02.09.2026
"I would never change his playstyle": LoL Team Vitality coach on Naak Nako, roster changes, and the battle with G2 for Worlds 2026

Finishing the 2026 LEC Summer regular season in second place with an undefeated 6-0 streak in Berlin, Team Vitality is gearing up for a decisive clash against G2 Esports for a spot at Worlds 2026. The team is heading to Madrid, where they will play a best-of-five series against the reigning champions. Head coach Patrick […]

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02.09.2026
Call of Duty XP — how the presentation of Modern Warfare 3 turned into one of the most important events in Call of Duty history

On September 2, 2011, Call of Duty XP 2011 kicked off in Los Angeles — the first large-scale fan event that Activision dedicated to the Call of Duty series. Over the course of two days, thousands of players had the opportunity to see the multiplayer mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 live, play […]

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02.09.2026
Shock for fans: Are Team Falcons leaving Dota 2 forever?

Rumors are actively spreading in the esports community and finding increasing confirmation: the renowned organization Team Falcons is likely leaving the Dota 2 discipline entirely. As evidenced by a screenshot of insider discussions, information about the division's closure has already been corroborated by several sources. The primary reason for such an unexpected move is cited […]

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02.09.2026
IEM Beijing 2026: Key Favorites and Storylines of the Qualifier Series

From September 2 to 4, qualifier tournaments for Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 are taking place across two regional series — Global and Asian. The qualifiers occupy a small window in a tight esports calendar between the group stage and playoffs of the BLAST Bounty Open tournament. Only one ticket to the main event is […]

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02.09.2026
Brian Ward Steps Down as CEO of Savvy Games Group

Brian Ward, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi state-backed Savvy Games Group, is stepping down after leading the organization since 2021. According to a Bloomberg report, he announced his decision in an internal memo to employees, explaining that the company is entering a new period of transformational growth and that the time is right for […]

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02.09.2026
r1nkle on playing for G2: "I take the opportunity to compete on the Tier 1 stage extremely seriously"

G2 Esports sniper Artem "r1nkle" Moroz shared his impressions of the victory over Aurora Gaming at the BLAST Open Porto 2026 tournament, evaluating key moments of the match and his current form. The match ended in a 2-1 victory for Nemanja "huNter-" Kovač's squad. After losing on Anubis (7-13), G2 Esports managed to snatch a […]

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