19.08.2026
12 Years Ago, Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition Was Released — The Complete Edition of the Legendary RPG

On August 19, 2014, Blizzard Entertainment released Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. This was not just another re-release of Diablo III, but actually an updated and significantly expanded version of the game that combined the original campaign and the massive Reaper […]

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19.08.2026
Trackmania Tournament at Esports World Cup 2026 Kicks Off Today in Paris

Today, August 19, marks the beginning of a major Trackmania tournament as part of the massive Esports World Cup 2026 series. The competition is held offline in Paris and will run until August 22. A total of 32 top players from around the world will compete for a solid prize pool of $500,000 USD. The […]

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19.08.2026
League of Legends Hall of Legends: All Inductees from Faker to Caps (2024-2026)

Since the establishment of the Hall of Legends in 2024, Riot Games has annually honored players who have forever made their mark on League of Legends esports history. To date, three iconic esports athletes have received this highest honor: Faker, Uzi, and Caps. Both active and former players who have competed in Tier 1 leagues […]

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19.08.2026
80% of Western Developers Plan to Enter the Chinese Market Despite Lacking Understanding of its Specifics

China remains one of the most profitable gaming markets in the world, generating up to $50 billion in annual revenue and boasting over 700 million gamers (70% of whom prefer mobile games). Despite this massive potential, a new study by the distribution platform Rokky has revealed significant knowledge gaps among Western developers, 80% of whom […]

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19.08.2026
Massive Charity Event Orcfall 3.0 Launched: Goal is 6.7 Million UAH fThe massive charity event Orcfall 3.0 has launched: target — 6.7 million UAH for the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine"Azov"

On August 12, esports figure Ghostik launched the largest charity event of the series—Orcfall 3.0, which was in preparation for several months. The project's main goal is to raise 6.7 million UAH for a separate special purpose detachment of the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine"Azov" and the special purpose reconnaissance detachment of […]

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19.08.2026
G2 Coach Explains Replacing SunPayus with r1nkle: Team Lacked Aggression

The European squad G2 reached the playoffs of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, which became the first tournament for the team after signing Ukrainian AWPer Artem "r1nkle" Moroz. Head coach Eetu "sAw" Saha spoke about the reasons for the roster change and the adaptation of the new player. According to the coach, the […]

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19.08.2026
FURIA's Women's CS2 Roster Moves to VALORANT in Full

On August 17, 2026, all five players of the Brazilian organization FURIA's women's roster announced a joint transition from Counter-Strike 2 to VALORANT. The team retained its current lineup and plans to continue competing on the professional scene, targeting participation in the Game Changers women's tournament series in the 2027 season. The main reason for […]

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19.08.2026
Esports Nations Cup Postponed, "Mortal Kombat": How the Game Conquered the Big Screen, EWC 2026 in CS2: the playoffs begin – August 18 News Digest

Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 18, 2026, for its readers. S-Tier CrossFire Tournament Kicks Off in Paris at Esports World Cup 2026 with a $2M Prize Pool An S-Tier offline CrossFire tournament is taking place in Paris from August 18 to 22, 2026, as part of the Esports World Cup 2026 […]

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18.08.2026
Control Resonant Goes Gold | Physical Release Delayed Until October

Remedy Entertainment has announced a delay for the physical edition of Control Resonant. Instead of launching on September 24, physical copies for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S will now arrive on October 15. The digital version remains on schedule and will still launch on September 24. At the same time, the developer confirmed that […]

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18.08.2026
Dataminer Shares Possible First GTA VI Gameplay Footage and Map

A roughly one minute long video has surfaced online that could be a genuine leak, a convincing AI generated fake, or simply an elaborate hoax. Dataminer cyberleek claims that the footage shows the first gameplay from Grand Theft Auto VI. The video features Jason, one of GTA VI's protagonists, leaving his house and playing basketball. […]

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18.08.2026
Final Star Wars: Zero Company Trailer Revealed Ahead of Release

The developers have released the final trailer for the turn-based tactics game Star Wars: Zero Company, with only ten days remaining until its launch. Set during the twilight of the Clone Wars, the game puts players in command of Zero Company, a group of mercenaries led by former Republic officer Hawks. The squad will take […]

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18.08.2026
CD Projekt RED to Host Five Days of REDstream During Gamescom 2026

CD Projekt RED will host special REDstream broadcasts throughout Gamescom 2026, which will take place in Cologne from August 26 to 30. The studio plans to stream every day of the five day event on YouTube and Twitch, promising game presentations, special guests, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and much more. The broadcasts will begin on Wednesday, […]

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18.08.2026
The First Global Fortnite Reload Elite Series 2026 Championship Kicks Off Tomorrow in Paris

Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, marks the beginning of the first-ever global championship in the Fortnite Reload mode — the Reload Elite Series 2026 - Championship. The massive S-Tier offline event will run until August 22 and bring together 40 teams competing for a total prize pool of $1,025,000 USD. The tournament will be hosted at […]

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