07.05.2026
Forza Horizon 6 has revealed the full list of soundtracks

Playground Games has shared most of the radio stations and soundtrack details coming to Forza Horizon 6 ahead of the game’s May 19 launch. Music remains a key part of the franchise, and the new entry is once again bringing together a wide mix of genres and artists. After Forza Horizon 6 officially went gold […]

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07.05.2026
Microsoft refreshes the startup animation for Xbox Series X|S

Xbox head Asha Sharma continues making gradual changes to the Xbox ecosystem. Earlier, she dropped the Microsoft Gaming branding in favor of the shorter and more recognizable Xbox name. The company also refreshed its logos across consoles, promotional materials, and office spaces. Now Sharma has announced another small update. Starting May 13, Xbox Series X|S […]

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07.05.2026
Striker: Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup venues could change due to the war in the Middle East

HLTV Editor-in-Chief Milan “Striker” Švejda revealed that the organizers of Esports World Cup 2026 and Esports Nations Cup 2026 are currently considering backup locations for both events. He shared the information during the HLTV Confirmed podcast. Alternative venues for EWC and ENC are being discussed in case hosting the tournaments becomes impossible due to the […]

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07.05.2026
Riot Games announces new season of the women’s League of Legends league, Game Changers: Rising

Riot Games has announced the return of League of Legends Game Changers: Rising — the premier women’s competition series in the EMEA region. The tournament has received a major overhaul and will now run from May through October. The new format kicks off on May 29–31 and will consist of several stages in which teams […]

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07.05.2026
Dying Light franchise head Tymon Smektala leaves Techland

Major changes have taken place at Polish studio Techland as Dying Light franchise director Tymon Smektala announced his departure from the company after more than a decade. Smektala joined the studio in 2013 as a game designer on the original Dying Light. Over the following years, he became the head of the series and later […]

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07.05.2026
Club ranking update by viewership after IEM Rio 2026

After the conclusion of IEM Rio, ESL updated the 2026 Annual Club Incentive ranking, which is based on average concurrent viewers and a bonus points system for clubs. Following the event, Ukrainian teams stood out in particular, with NAVI reaching the top 3 in average viewership at the tournament, while B8 Esports and Passion UA […]

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07.05.2026
BioWare veterans are working on Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic

Announced in December 2025, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic continues to attract attention from RPG fans. The project, described by Casey Hudson as a spiritual successor to the legendary Knights of the Old Republic, is not being developed by Hudson alone — a large team of former BioWare veterans has joined the production. […]

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07.05.2026
NetherRealm confirms work on a new Mortal Kombat

NetherRealm Studios head Ed Boon has confirmed that the studio is currently working on multiple new projects, including the next entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise. According to Boon, the team is not ready to reveal more details yet. The developer joked that if he teased anything further, he would “probably get in trouble.” He […]

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07.05.2026
Nintendo announces Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2

Nintendo has officially unveiled a new entry in the Star Fox series for the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 console. The game is set to release on June 25. The announcement came during a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation, where series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Yoshiaki Koizumi shared new details about the project. It was revealed […]

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07.05.2026
Ukraine national team loses in the first round of the FIFAe Nations League playoffs

Ukraine’s eFootball Mobile national team was defeated by Turkey in the first round of the FIFAe Nations League Week 1 playoffs. The first match of the two-game series ended in a 0:0 draw, while the second game finished 2:1 in favor of the Turkish team. It is worth noting that Turkey went on to finish […]

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