05.05.2026
ARC Raiders price increased on Steam

Embark Studio decided to adjust pricing for ARC Raiders across most Steam regionsIn Ukraine, the price increased from ₴1161 to ₴1390 As a Reminder, Forza Horizon 6 goes gold and is set to launch on May 19 without delays.

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05.05.2026
Valorant Mobile surpasses 10 million daily players without a global launch

Riot Games announced on the social network Weibo that the mobile version of the popular shooter Valorant has surpassed 10 million daily active players. This milestone was achieved despite the game currently being available only in the China market. The mobile version was released exclusively in China on August 19, 2025. Even before the official […]

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05.05.2026
Steam launches deck-building festival with major discounts on card games

Steam has kicked off its “Deck-Building Festival”, offering players a chance to grab a wide range of card-based games at significant discounts. The event focuses on titles that blend strategy, card mechanics, and roguelike elements, featuring both already released games and demos of upcoming projects. Featured games: Players are also encouraged to check out Ukrainian […]

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05.05.2026
Police in Toronto detain S.T.A.L.K.E.R. cosplayer over realistic weapon replica

An incident involving a cosplayer took place at Trinity Bellwoods Park during the Anime Connects Cherry Blossom Picnic. A man dressed in full tactical gear resembling a mercenary from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise was detained by police due to carrying a replica rifle. The appearance of the man with what turned out to be a prop […]

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05.05.2026
PUBG Mobile to feature a collaboration with Ford

The developers of PUBG Mobile have announced a new large-scale collaboration with the automotive brand Ford. The special event will run from May 15 to July 7. Two iconic models will be added to the game — the high-performance Ford Mustang GTD and the durable Ford F-150 Raptor R. In addition to the vehicles themselves, […]

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05.05.2026
All participants of the LEC 2026 Spring playoffs have been determined

After six weeks of the regular season, all six teams that will compete in the playoffs of LEC 2026 Spring have been decided. Out of the six playoff participants, the top four teams will start in the upper bracket, while the 5th and 6th place teams will begin in the lower bracket. So far, only […]

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05.05.2026
Registration for teams is now open for The International 2026

This year, The International 2026 in Dota 2 returns to China. The tournament will take place in August, and preparations have already begun with an updated participant registration system. All teams wishing to take part in the tournament must complete official registration on the designated website. The process consists of several stages. First, a team […]

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05.05.2026
HEROIC leave the professional Dota 2 scene

The esports organization HEROIC has announced the closure of its Dota 2 division. Despite notable competitive success and growth of its fan base, the club’s management decided to exit the discipline due to financial unprofitability. The statement noted that, despite all the club’s efforts, the financial results were unsatisfactory, making it impossible to maintain the […]

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05.05.2026
Top esports matches on May 5: Ukraine’s eFootball Mobile national team begins FIFAe World Cup 2026 qualifiers

We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on May 5. eFootball Mobile Today, May 5, the European qualification for the FIFAe World Cup 2026 kicks off, with Ukraine set to compete. Our national team will play four matches. Match schedule: Broadcasts are expected on the official YouTube channel of the Ukrainian Association of Football, […]

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04.05.2026
Valve launches sales of Steam Controller 2

The controller is already available in multiple regions. It is priced higher than most competing devices, but bloggers and analysts say it is worth the cost. In the US, it is priced at $99, while in Europe it costs €99. Official sales in Ukraine have not yet been announced. The gamepad received two square trackpads […]

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