04.02.2026
EGS Head Admits the Launcher Is “Bad” and Promises Improvements

Steven Allison, Vice President and General Manager of the Epic Games Store (EGS), admitted in an interview with Eurogamer that the current state of the store’s software is far from ideal. He stated bluntly: “The launcher is bad. Let’s call it what it is.” According to Allison, the main issue is poor performance and slow […]

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04.02.2026
Esports World Cup Unveils the Global Qualification Program “Road to EWC”

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the launch of “Road to EWC,” a large-scale qualification program for the Esports World Cup 2026. The program will unite publisher-led leagues, elite international events, and open qualifiers into a single, season-long competitive pathway. According to the organizers, the program is designed to bring clarity and structure […]

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04.02.2026
OWCS China 2026 Partner Teams Announced

China has officially become part of the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) partner program for the 2026 season. The organizers have named three clubs that will become permanent participants in the local league. The partner teams are the most decorated organizations on the Chinese esports scene — Weibo Gaming, JD Gaming, and All Gamers Club. Milk […]

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04.02.2026
Legacy officially sign arT to replace lux

Legacy have announced the signing of Andrei “arT” Piovezan from Fluxo. He replaces Lucas “lux” Meneghini, who was previously benched, and becomes the team’s new in-game leader. The roster change follows a poor start to the season for the Brazilian side, including a last-place finish in Stage 1 of IEM Krakow. Despite a successful 2025, […]

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04.02.2026
Weibo Gaming Become the First Team to Secure a Spot in the Six Invitational 2026 Playoffs

Matches of the second round of the Six Invitational 2026 group stage in Rainbow Six Siege have taken place. Weibo Gaming won their match against FEARX and became the first team to secure a place in the playoffs. It is currently known that the team will definitely play in the first round of the lower […]

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04.02.2026
The Game Awards 2026 Scheduled for December 10 in Los Angeles

Host and producer Geoff Keighley confirmed that The Game Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday, December 10, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. He stated that more details will be announced later this year. The date closely matches last year’s timing and allows most major releases to be eligible, except likely GTA 6, […]

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04.02.2026
Ubisoft Employees Demand Yves Guillemot’s Resignation

Representatives of the Solidaires Informatique union, which includes Ubisoft employees, say the company will be unable to rebuild internal trust as long as Yves Guillemot remains CEO. As reported by Game Developer, discontent among Ubisoft staff has reached a critical level following a sweeping company wide restructuring. Several major projects have been canceled, including the […]

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04.02.2026
Fallout отримав рекламний ролик із актором серіалу Amazon

Bethesda has released a new Fallout promotional video titled Best Buddies, starring Aaron Moten. The actor is best known for playing Maximus in Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout series. In the advert, Moten spends time with Fallout mascot Vault Boy while playing classic entries from the franchise, including Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Fallout Shelter, Fallout […]

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04.02.2026
Microsoft reveals February Xbox Game Pass lineup featuring Kingdom Come Deliverance High on Life 2 and Avatar

Microsoft has unveiled the list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass during the first half of February. One of the main highlights of the update is Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which is already available to subscribers. The classic JRPG Final Fantasy II has also joined the Game Pass library. In the […]

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04.02.2026
Switch becomes Nintendo’s best selling console as Switch 2 posts record breaking sales

Nintendo has released its latest financial report, highlighting the enormous commercial success of the Switch console family. According to the company, lifetime sales of the original Nintendo Switch have reached 155.7 million units. This makes it the best selling console in Nintendo’s history. The system has surpassed the Nintendo DS and is now second only […]

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