20.05.2026
B8 won their opening match against NIP at CS Asia Championships 2026

Despite a rough start for B8 — including a 1vs5 pistol round clutch from sjuush — the Ukrainian squad still managed to defeat NIP. It was the opening match of CS Asia Championships 2026, and unlike many other tournaments, it was played in a BO1 format, which always adds a bit of randomness. B8 advance […]

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20.05.2026
Main Esports Matches on May 20: CS Asia Championships 2026 kicks off as DreamLeague Season 29 continues its playoffs

We have gathered the main esports matches that will take place on May 20. Dota 2 Today at DreamLeague Season 29 we will see lower bracket matches. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] CS2 The morning matches of CS Asia Championships 2026 begin today in Shanghai. Opening BO1 Matches Upcoming Matches Broadcast [EN]

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20.05.2026
PGC 2026 will be held in Istanbul, PS Plus is getting more expensive, and Fnatic has begun talks with potential buyers of the organization — News Digest for May 19

Players prepared a digest of the main gaming and esports news for May 19, 2026. Sony raises PlayStation Plus subscription prices Istanbul to host PUBG Global Championship 2026 with a new format and $1.5 million prize pool Sony brings back PlayStation single-player exclusives RUMOR: Fnatic begins talks with potential buyers Angry Birds developers are working […]

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20.05.2026
NAVI lose to Aurora in the first round of the DreamLeague Season 29 playoffs

Natus Vincere suffered a defeat against Aurora Gaming in the opening round of the upper bracket playoffs at DreamLeague Season 29. The match ended with a 1–2 scoreline. Following the loss, Natus Vincere dropped to the lower bracket, where they will face PlayTime. The match is scheduled for May 21 at 13:00 Kyiv time. Aurora […]

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19.05.2026
Esports Agent Jérôme Coupez Joins Ownership Group of FC Le Mans

French entrepreneur and head of the international esports agency Prodigy Agency, Jérôme Coupez, has officially joined the ownership group of French football club Le Mans FC. He announced the move in a LinkedIn post. Coupez has become a co-owner of the club after the team secured promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2026/27 season. The […]

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19.05.2026
Forza Horizon Reportedly Earned Around $140 Million From Premium Edition Alone

According to Insider Gaming, around 1.2 million players accessed the new Forza Horizon early by purchasing the Premium Edition. Based on estimates, the premium version alone may have generated roughly $140 million for the developers. With the game officially launching today and a PS5 release still ahead, the overall numbers could become even more impressive. […]

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19.05.2026
Sensational Finishes and Intense Duels: Results of Another Matchday at Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva

The latest playday of the second season of Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by ESEL, delivered maximum esports intensity for viewers. Teams showcased both long tactical battles and lightning-fast stomps, demonstrating high levels of individual skill and team coordination. Matchday Recap STARLACE vs BRINGING BADs — 0:1 This […]

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19.05.2026
Fortnite Officially Returns to iPhone and iPad Worldwide

Epic Games has officially announced the return of Fortnite to iPhone and iPad devices through the App Store across all regions, including Ukraine. The company shared the news on social media and released a press statement addressing the ongoing legal conflict with Apple. According to Epic Games, Fortnite is once again available on the App […]

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19.05.2026
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Celebrates Its 11th Anniversary

Today, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt officially marks 11 years since its worldwide launch. Released on May 19, 2015 by Polish studio CD Projekt RED, the RPG quickly became one of the defining titles of the genre and set a new benchmark for open world games. Over the years, the game received two major story […]

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19.05.2026
Microsoft Launches Xbox Player Voices Feedback Platform — Ukrainian Players Request Dedicated Ukrainian Region

Microsoft has launched a new feedback platform called Xbox Player Voices, designed to simplify communication between fans and Xbox leadership. The first wave of feedback has already highlighted the community’s main expectations, with the leading demand focused on returning to a more traditional exclusivity model. The most popular request on the platform — calling for […]

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