24.06.2026
VALORANT Patch 13.00: Major Buffs for Sentinels and Initiators

Riot Games has released Patch 13.00 for VALORANT. In addition to introducing the new Summit map and the Retake game mode, the developers focused on global agent balance changes. The main goal of the patch is to increase the value of tactical information while reducing the punishment for using abilities early in a round. The […]

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24.06.2026
THQ Nordic is preparing a big showcase with announcements and news about fan-favorite franchises

THQ Nordic has announced its annual THQ Nordic Digital Showcase, adding another major publisher event focused on upcoming games and new announcements. The showcase will take place on August 7 at 21:00 CEST and will be available to watch on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. The company promises to reveal several major updates, share new details […]

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24.06.2026
Top Esports Matches on June 24: PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Continues and The International Qualifiers Heat Up

We have gathered the top esports matches taking place on June 24. PUBG Ukraine's national team will continue its campaign at the PUBG Nations Cup 2026. Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The European qualifiers for The International 2026 will feature two elimination matches, while two more teams will move one step closer to securing a spot […]

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24.06.2026
UESF Announced Ukraine's VALORANT National Team Roster, Zinchenko Ends Partnership with Passion UA — News Digest for June 22

We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers for June 22, 2026. UESF Announced Ukraine's VALORANT National Team Roster for ENC 2026 OG Qualified for The International 2026 OFFICIAL: Zinchenko Ends Partnership with Passion UA EA Conducted Its Third Round of Layoffs This Year Amid a Pending $55 Billion Deal […]

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23.06.2026
BC.Game complete permanent transfer of Senzu from The MongolZ

Esports organization BC.Game has announced the signing of Mongolian player Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold on a permanent deal. He joins the club on a full transfer from The MongolZ. The esports athlete initially joined BC.Game on loan back in April. During his time with the team, he competed at IEM Atlanta and the CS Asia Championship, […]

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23.06.2026
Grand Final matchup set: recap of intense semifinals in Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva

The semifinal stage of the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by ESEL, has concluded. Following a packed match day, the two strongest teams have been determined and will now compete for the season’s main trophy. Match results BOARS VALKYRIES 0:2 FUT Esports FUT Esports delivered a dominant […]

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23.06.2026
Fnatic complete permanent transfer of jackasmo from Passion UA

Esports organization Fnatic has announced the completion of the transfer of Mykyta “jackasmo” Skyba from Ukrainian club Passion UA to its CS2 roster. The player previously featured for the team on loan starting in October 2025 and has now signed a permanent contract. In the early stages, jackasmo faced difficulties after replacing Kai “CYPHER” Watson, […]

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23.06.2026
16 partner teams announced for Delta Force RISE Series — Evil Geniuses, FaZe Clan, and Fnatic among invited organizations

Developer Team Jade and publisher TiMi Studio Group have revealed 16 esports organizations selected for the Global Partner Team Program ahead of the inaugural season of the Delta Force RISE Series. The franchise lineup includes well-known international clubs: The new competitive ecosystem will launch on July 10. Full rosters for the Americas and EMEA divisions […]

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23.06.2026
UESF announces Ukraine's VALORANT roster for ENC 2026

The Ukrainian Esports Federation has announced the national VALORANT roster that will compete in the qualifiers for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The lineup was revealed during a stream hosted by Anastasiia "Solodana" Solodenko. Ivan "Johnta" Shevtsov was appointed as the national team's head coach and was responsible for assembling the roster. The following players […]

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23.06.2026
Battle for Bronze: Schedule for the Third-Place Matches at the Unbroken UA Tournament

The regular season of the second season of the Unbroken UA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league has come to an end, and it is now time to determine which teams will claim the prestigious bronze medals. Both decisive matches of the evening will be played in a Best-of-3 format. The matches will be streamed on […]

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23.06.2026
From real drone training to multiplayer: Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator (UFDS) launches Multiplayer mode

A Ukrainian-developed simulator used to train drone operators, Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator, is expanding with a new Multiplayer mode, launching on June 23 on Steam for its public UFDS Starter Edition. Originally built in collaboration with active drone operators and used for professional training, UFDS is designed to replicate the logic, constraints and decision-making of […]

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23.06.2026
OG qualify for The International 2026

The Philippine roster of OG has secured qualification for The International 2026 in Dota 2 through the Southeast Asian regional qualifier. In the qualification-deciding match, OG defeated Grind Back. The series ended with a 3-1 scoreline. For OG, this year's edition of The International will mark the organization's first appearance at the tournament since 2022. […]

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23.06.2026
Todd Howard shares update on the development status of Marvel’s Blade

Bethesda director Todd Howard provided fresh information on the development of Marvel’s Blade by Arkane Studios in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. Howard stated that he is not allowed to reveal when the game's next public showcase will take place, but assured fans that he has personally seen the project and that the development team […]

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