29.04.2026
Study: Playing League of Legends May Improve Brain Function

A new study by researchers from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China suggests that playing League of Legends can enhance brain function, with some effects lasting up to 10 weeks after gameplay. The researchers conducted a 30-week study comparing League of Legends with the strategy card game Legends of the Three Kingdoms. […]

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29.04.2026
Basic Grenades on Cache by AiyvaN

On the night of April 29, Valve brought back the legendary map Cache to Counter-Strike 2. Considering that Cache is one of the most beloved maps in the CS community and was a long-time staple of the competitive pool in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, it’s likely we’ll soon see it return to the professional CS2 scene. […]

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29.04.2026
Brazilian Company Releases Super Mario-Themed Coffins

Brazilian funeral company Bignotto has unveiled an unofficial collaboration inspired by the universe of Super Mario. The company introduced a line of coffins designed in the style of iconic Mario characters. Each model reflects the color scheme of specific characters: To distinguish between the designs, each coffin features a separate wooden plaque with the name […]

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29.04.2026
MrBeast Donates Mobile Clinic to Support Ukrainians

Famous YouTuber MrBeast, together with students from the BUILD program at Texas A&M University, has launched a special project that transforms shipping containers into fully equipped medical clinics. These mobile clinics are delivered to communities that need them most. One of these clinics has been sent to Ukraine. The news was revealed in the blogger’s […]

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29.04.2026
Take-Two CEO Hints at Possible Return of L.A. Noire

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has suggested that the L.A. Noire franchise could make a comeback in the future. Speaking at a developer event in Las Vegas, Zelnick confirmed that the company is considering doing more with the series. «We’re broadly looking at doing something in the future with all of our intellectual property», — […]

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29.04.2026
Fortnite Leak Reveals New Details About Potential Overwatch Crossover

New Fortnite leaks have surfaced, shedding light on the rumored Overwatch crossover and hinting at its possible release window in the battle royale. The collaboration is expected to introduce several skins inspired by some of the hero shooter’s most iconic characters. The crossover has already surprised fans of both franchises. Earlier leaks suggested that four […]

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29.04.2026
Vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker set for September 3 release and planned as the start of a major franchise

The action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is among the most anticipated titles of 2026 in its genre, and a recent presentation by Polish studio Rebel Wolves has reinforced that expectation. Veterans of CD Projekt led by The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz showcased new gameplay footage and revealed key details […]

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29.04.2026
Steam Deck 2 Is in Development, Valve Engineer Confirms Work on New Handheld Console

Many are wondering whether Valve is preparing a new generation of its handheld console, the Steam Deck, which effectively set the trend and shaped the market for compact yet powerful gaming devices. Back in fall 2025, Valve senior engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais noted that «the time for Steam Deck 2 has not yet come», explaining this […]

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29.04.2026
Mephisto returns in Diablo IV: the major expansion Lord of Hatred has been released

Diablo IV has launched its second story expansion titled Lord of Hatred, bringing a large amount of new content and continuing the game’s narrative Diablo IV. The expansion is now available on PC via Steam and Battle.net, as well as on both PlayStation and Xbox generations. Alongside its release, the thirteenth season has begun, introducing […]

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29.04.2026
Rocket League Introduces Easy Anti-Cheat on PC: What Players Need to Know

For online play in Rocket League on PC, the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) system is becoming mandatory. The update is aimed at maintaining fair and competitive gameplay. EAC runs in the background and fully supports both Steam Deck and Linux. However, modifications (mods) will no longer work in online matches with anti-cheat enabled—they will only be […]

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