Here’s a roundup of the key stories from April 28, 2026. VALORANT Patch 12.08: Ascension Mode and Ascent Return Major Riven Tides Update Released for ARC Raiders B8 Launches Second Academy Roster S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Exhibition Opens at Chornobyl Museum HLTV Investigates GamerLegion Internal Issues
The update for Counter-Strike 2 brings a number of targeted but important changes, affecting both gameplay and technical aspects. The spotlight is on the return of one of the community’s favorite maps, Cache, along with updates to classic locations, bug fixes, and minor improvements to animations and sound. Developers at Valve continue to steadily refine […]
Natus Vincere secured a victory over Galions in the opening round of the Esports World Cup 2026 qualifier for League of Legends. The match ended with a confident 2:0 scoreline. In the second round of the qualifier, NAVI will face GIANTX. The match is scheduled for April 29 at 18:00 (Kyiv time). Following the loss, […]
A HLTV investigation, based on conversations with nearly two dozen former players and staff members, describes serious internal issues within the German esports organization GamerLegion. Among the main allegations are delayed salary and prize money payments, contract-related disputes, as well as a toxic work culture that, according to sources, developed over years and became especially […]
Red Bull has announced a new competition format called Red Bull Coded Cleats, combining real-world football with digital gameplay in EA Sports FC. The event will debut in Dallas on June 5–6, 2026. The main goal of the initiative is to bring traditional sports and gaming closer together by creating a unified match format where […]
BLAST Rivals S1 2026 (also known as BLAST Premier Rivals Fort Worth 2026) is the first Rivals series tournament of 2026. The tournament takes place from April 29 to May 3, 2026 in Fort Worth, United States. The group stage (April 29–30) is held in a studio setting without a live audience, while the playoffs […]
Streamer Dumbs managed to set up and play League of Legends using a racing wheel. The setup process took him around 12 hours. For the experiment, he chose Rammus. Thanks to the champion’s ability to move quickly around the map and knock up enemies, Rammus turned out to be a perfect fit for the idea. […]
The developers of VALORANT have unveiled Patch 12.08, focusing on expanding gameplay variety and rotating the map pool. The main highlights of the update are the launch of the limited-time Skirmish: Ascension mode and the long-awaited return of one of the game’s classic maps. Rewards: As players climb the ladder, they will be able to […]
The updated National Chornobyl Museum has been opened at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The museum now features an exhibition devoted to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game series. The exhibition includes a timeline of the games’ releases, information about the setting, anomalies, and artifacts that visitors can explore. It also features screenshots from different installments of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. […]
B8 have announced the opening of applications for their second academy roster — B8 Youngsters. This marks another step in the development of young talent. The team is looking for promising players who will represent the third roster of B8 Esports. Main requirements for candidates: It is not yet known whether the roster will be […]
