03.06.2026
Main esports matches for June 3: continuation of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 and Group B matches at PMGO 2026 S1

We’ve gathered the main esports matches taking place on June 3. CS2 The second day of the Major is already underway. Today we will see the first teams eliminated from the tournament, as well as those advancing to the next stage of the competition. IEM Cologne Major 2026 1–1 bracket: Match for Stage 2 qualification: […]

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03.06.2026
Rayman Legends: Retold Screenshots Leak Ahead of Official Reveal

Gameplay screenshots of Rayman Legends: Retold have surfaced online before the game's official announcement. The images appeared through a preview article from a media outlet that was accidentally published before the embargo expired. Although the article was quickly removed, archived versions remain accessible through the Wayback Machine. Fans who viewed the screenshots noticed major visual […]

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03.06.2026
Pearl Abyss Unveils New Crimson Desert Roadmap Through September 2026

Pearl Abyss has unveiled an updated roadmap for Crimson Desert, outlining the game's development plans through September 2026. Since the game's launch in March, the studio has already implemented a number of major changes to balance, endgame content, and other core systems, and is now preparing the next phase of post-launch support. In its latest […]

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03.06.2026
Ghost of Yotei Helps PlayStation End a Five Year Decline in First Party Game Sales

According to data compiled by Game File from financial reports released by Sony, sales of PlayStation first-party games had been declining every year since 2020. The company sold 58.4 million copies of its own games that year, followed by 43.9 million in 2021, 43.5 million in 2022, 39.7 million in 2023, and just 28.9 million […]

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03.06.2026
NAVI will miss EWC Dota 2, Boars fall one point short of PMGO S1 finals, Russians to skip BLAST SLAM VII due to visa issues — news digest for June 2

We prepared for Players readers a digest of the main esports and gaming news for June 2, 2026. NAVI will miss the Esports World Cup 2026 in Dota 2 Natus Vincere competed in the Western European closed qualifier for EWC 2026. The team had two matches for a slot at the tournament, but both ended […]

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02.06.2026
Results of Round 2 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 — B8 advance to the 2-0 bracket

The second round of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 has concluded. The first four teams now stand one victory away from advancing, while several others are dangerously close to elimination. Following Round 2, B8, BetBoom Team (BB), M80, and GamerLegion are just one win away from reaching the next stage of the tournament. […]

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02.06.2026
NAVI Fail to Qualify for Esports World Cup 2026 in Dota 2

The Dota 2 roster of Ukrainian esports organization NAVI has failed to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026. Natus Vincere competed in the Western European closed qualifier for EWC 2026. The team had two opportunities to secure a spot at the tournament, but both matches ended in defeat. First, NAVI lost to LGD Gaming […]

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02.06.2026
Boars Gaming Miss PMGO S1 Grand Finals by Just One Point

The Group A matches of PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1 have concluded. Following the results, six teams secured direct qualification to the Grand Finals, two teams were eliminated from the tournament, and the remaining squads advanced to the Survival Stage. The roster of Ukrainian organization Boars Gaming earned 40 points and finished seventh […]

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02.06.2026
Atlas Menu Cheat Service for GTA Online and CS2 Hit by Massive Data Breach

The Atlas Menu platform, which positions itself as a provider of premium cheats for GTA Online and Counter-Strike 2, has suffered a serious cyberattack. According to available data, attackers gained access to confidential information belonging to approximately 64,000 users. Information about the breach, which reportedly occurred at the end of May 2026, was recorded by […]

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02.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 First Matches Results — B8 Start with Victory Over TYLOO

The first stage of the CS2 tournament IEM Cologne Major 2026 kicked off today, June 2. Sixteen teams have begun their fight for eight spots in the next stage. The Ukrainian team B8 started their campaign with a victory over TYLOO. Winners move into the 1-0 bracket, while losing teams drop to the 0-1 bracket. […]

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02.06.2026
Inner Circle have signed 7-year-old player Davi

The Inner Circle organization has announced the signing of 7-year-old player Davi, who has become the youngest member of the team in the club’s history. It is currently unknown what role or position the young talent will take within the roster. Before this signing, the boy had already gained popularity on social media, amassing over […]

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02.06.2026
Epic Rematches and Intense Rivalries: Schedule for Day 8 of Unbroken UA Season 2

The second season of the Unbroken UA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league is approaching its climax. Fans can look forward to the eighth matchday, which takes place later today. Viewers will be treated to four BO1 matchups, all of which will be streamed live on ESEL's YouTube channel. Match Schedule 20:30 — MANTICORE vs BOARS […]

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02.06.2026
Russian Team to Miss BLAST Slam VII LAN Finals Due to Visa Issues

Tournament organizer BLAST has announced that the Russian team PV will not participate in the LAN stage of the BLAST Slam VII Dota 2 tournament in Copenhagen, Denmark. The team encountered visa issues and has therefore withdrawn from the championship. As a result, Team Liquid have secured a playoff spot as the highest-ranked team by […]

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