21.04.2026
34-year-old oskar has ended his professional playing career

oskar has announced his retirement as a professional player and his transition into coaching. In his post on X, he said that looking back on his “turbulent career” and the mistakes he made along the way, he is still proud of his achievements, which exceeded his initial expectations. At the same time, he emphasized that […]

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21.04.2026
Officially: the streamer who slapped a player during a tournament has received a lifetime ban from ESIC

ESIC has announced a lifetime ban for German player Maurizio Weber following an incident at the CAGGTUS LEIPZIG Event. The reason was physical violence against another participant during the event, which was captured on video and quickly spread online. ESIC emphasized that such behavior is one of the most serious violations of its code, as […]

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21.04.2026
NAVI exit PGL Wallachia Season 8

NAVI lost to Team Spirit in the 1–2 bracket of the group stage at PGL Wallachia Season 8 in Dota 2. The match ended with a score of 1–2. Following this defeat, Natus Vincere were eliminated from the tournament. During the event, the team also lost to Xtreme Gaming (0–2) and Vici Gaming (1–2). NAVI […]

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21.04.2026
Insider reveals details about four new Overwatch heroes coming in 2026

Blizzard Entertainment continues its overhaul of Overwatch. With the launch of Season 2, a new hero — Sierra — was introduced. However, the developers don’t plan to stop there. An insider who previously revealed accurate information about Sierra and her abilities claims that Blizzard is planning to add four more heroes throughout 2026. That said, […]

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21.04.2026
BLAST spends several million dollars to run a single tournament, excluding the prize pool

BLAST Executive Producer Sebastian “Kuno” Gridhølt gave an interview to streamer Maurice “KheZu” Gutmann. He talked about how expensive and complex it is to run esports tournaments, especially in games like Dota 2. Gridhølt said that large international tournaments can cost “several million” dollars in total. He noted that while the prize pool may be […]

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21.04.2026
How to get Prize D-Spenser tokens in Mouse: P.I. For Hire

Right across from your office in Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a bar called Little & Big. Inside, you’ll find a locked machine — the Prize D-Spenser — which can only be opened using special prize tokens. You’ll need to collect 20 of these tokens to claim its reward. How to earn tokens: Playing “Baseball […]

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21.04.2026
RUMOR: Konami May Bring Back a Paid Model in eFootball

According to recent rumors, Konami is planning to change its development strategy for eFootball. The company is reportedly considering a return to a paid model, but in a hybrid format. As rumored, players could be offered two versions of the game: It is also reported that Konami could test this model on the upcoming Nintendo […]

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21.04.2026
All Participants Confirmed for Brawl Cup 2026

The first stage of the Brawl Stars Championship 2026 competitive season has concluded. After three months of competition, the teams set to compete at Brawl Cup 2026 have been determined. Participants Brawl Cup 2026 will take place from May 15 to 17 in Berlin, Germany, at the Uber Eats Music Hall. The tournament will feature […]

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21.04.2026
Top Esports Matches on April 21: NAVI Face Elimination at PGL Wallachia Season 8

We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on April 21. Dota 2 At PGL Wallachia Season 8, the decisive moment arrives for most teams in the group stage. Teams with a 2–1 record will compete for spots in the next stage, while those sitting at 1–2 will play elimination matches. Natus Vincere have also […]

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21.04.2026
AnimGraph 2 has been officially released in Counter-Strike 2

A new small update has been released, focused on improving animations and fixing bugs. The developers have moved the AnimGraph system from beta to a full release. [ ANIMGRAPH 2 ] [ MISC ] They also added a new command to the game - “bot_strafe,” which makes bots strafe based on a specified value. It’s […]

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