05.03.2026
CS:GO impresses with its player count after returning to Steam.

Valve has brought the classic Counter-Strike: Global Offensive back to Steam as a standalone game with its own page — three years after it was replaced by Counter-Strike 2. Players reacted immediately: the concurrent player count has already reached more than 40,000 users, while the daily peak has exceeded 61,000. It’s an impressive start, although […]

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05.03.2026
Changes to positions on Inferno and new skin selling mechanics — a new update in Counter-Strike 2

In the new patch, the map Inferno has received noticeable changes on the A bombsite: Another feature concerns Arms Dealer and Terminal skins: players can now set a maximum amount they are willing to spend on skins. The Arms Dealer simply won’t show offers above that limit. The Steam Community Market has also received a […]

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05.03.2026
ESL FACEIT Group to Operate eMLS Cup 2026

ESL FACEIT Group has been appointed as the operator of the 2026 eMLS Cup with EA Sports FC, hosted by Major League Soccer (MLS). All 30 MLS clubs will participate in the tournament, each fielding a player who will compete in the Swiss stage on March 7–8. The top eight will advance to the eMLS […]

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05.03.2026
Riot Games Launches "Night Queue" Challenge in VALORANT

Riot Games has announced the launch of Night Queue — a limited-time event in VALORANT where players can earn in-game cosmetic items. The event runs from March 4 to March 23, 2026. The Night Queue challenge consists of two stages. To participate, players must register on the event website using their Riot Games account. Players […]

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05.03.2026
The VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 playoff bracket has taken shape

The group stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 has concluded, with all playoff-bound teams now determined. Gentle Mates and Paper Rex advanced through the group stage undefeated. G2 Esports and NRG also secured their playoff spots, though via a longer route — both teams finished the group stage with a 2-1 record. Team Liquid, T1, […]

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05.03.2026
NAVI will face Tundra in their first match at PGL Wallachia Season 7

Tournament operator PGL has published the first-round matchups for the PGL Wallachia Season 7 Dota 2 group stage. The championship kicks off on March 7. Among the participants is NAVI, who will play their opening match against Tundra Esports. The match is scheduled for March 7 at 19:00. PGL Wallachia S7 opening match schedule: The […]

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05.03.2026
Top esports matches on March 5: ESL Pro League S23 Stage 1 Final

We've gathered the top esports matches taking place on March 5. CS2 It's the decisive fifth day of ESL Pro League S23 — but this is only for Stage 1, with Stage 2 and the Play-offs still ahead. However, today is the day to rally behind NIP, as this is their last chance to advance […]

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05.03.2026
Monte advance to Stage 2, while Passion UA exit ESL Pro League S23

The fourth day has come to an end, and we now know the teams that have left the tournament: M80, Gaimin Gladiators, and Passion UA. Meanwhile, Monte, Astralis, and Pain have secured their spots in Stage 2. Monte once again proved today that they are truly making a comeback, and Ukrainian fans are very actively […]

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05.03.2026
Epic Games and Google officially settle legal dispute

Epic Games and Google have reached a final agreement, bringing an end to all ongoing legal battles that began in 2020. The companies agreed on significant changes to how the Android app marketplace operates, affecting developers and alternative services worldwide. According to filings submitted to a federal court in San Francisco, Google will reduce its […]

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05.03.2026
Ubisoft Finally Confirms Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and Shows First Concept Art

Ubisoft has finally confirmed the long-awaited Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake, rumored for years, by releasing the first piece of concept art. In a blog post, Ubisoft shared the image and provided more details on the franchise's future, including the winding down of post-launch support for Assassin's Creed Shadows. The company is now firmly focused […]

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