21.05.2026
Subnautica 2 surpasses 4.1 million sales in early access

Analysts from Alinea Analytics report that Subnautica 2 is off to an impressive start in early access. According to the company’s estimates, the game has already sold more than 4.1 million copies in under a week. Most of those sales came from Steam, where the game reportedly moved around 4 million copies. Xbox sales were […]

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21.05.2026
Deus Ex, Saints Row and TimeSplitters Could Return as Embracer Plans Revival of Classic Franchises

Embracer Group has announced a major corporate restructuring that will split the company into two independent divisions starting in 2027: Fellowship Entertainment and Embracer. The Swedish holding company has earned a controversial reputation over the years after acquiring a huge number of studios and projects. Poor management decisions and an overloaded production pipeline eventually forced […]

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21.05.2026
NIP have been eliminated from the tournament after losing to Lynn Vision

NIP, unfortunately, were unable to show a decent level of play at the tournament, which is why they are now eliminated. They lost to Lynn Vision, for whom this is a home tournament. However, it is worth noting that this is only NIP’s second event after signing a new player. Considering that the team will […]

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21.05.2026
Hasbro Invested Nearly $1 Billion Into Video Games Without Live-Service Elements

Since 2018, Hasbro has invested nearly $1 billion into developing its own video games while completely moving away from the live-service model. According to CEO Chris Cocks, the company established an internal publishing division and founded six gaming studios as part of this strategy. Their goal is to create projects capable of competing with the […]

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21.05.2026
Valve Compares CS2 Cases to Pokémon Cards and Happy Meals

Valve has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who seeks to ban case openings in Counter-Strike under New York state law. In a 42-page filing, Valve argued that punishing the company over so-called “loot boxes” or “cases” — where players can pay around $2.50 for an […]

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21.05.2026
BCG with s1mple have been eliminated from the CS Asia Championships 2026, exiting the tournament without winning a single map

BCGame showed a close game against Falcons, but today against paiN they were barely able to demonstrate anything. BCGame are eliminated from the tournament, while paiN will continue their run in the lower bracket. Match MVP was vsm, posting a 1.43 rating. As a reminder, Falcons dropped to the lower bracket after losing to them

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21.05.2026
Splitgate Creators Reveal Titanfall-Inspired Shooter EMPULSE

1047 Games, the studio best known for developing Splitgate, is preparing to release its new project titled EMPULSE. The game’s Steam page has already gone live. EMPULSE is a fast-paced 6v6 shooter heavily inspired by the Titanfall series. The game takes place on the streets of the post-apocalyptic city of Freehold. The core gameplay is […]

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21.05.2026
NAVI Junior Advance to the VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2 Playoffs

NAVI Junior have completed all of their group stage matches at VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2 and successfully secured a spot in the playoffs. The NAVI academy roster started the tournament with a 1:2 loss to Beşiktaş Esports. After that, the team bounced back with a 2:1 victory over CGN Esports. With a 1-1 […]

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21.05.2026
Schedule Announced for Upcoming Esports Nations Cup 2026 Qualifiers

The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has officially revealed the schedule for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 qualification tournaments. The qualifiers will run from late May through mid-August. Qualification Schedule May June July August As a reminder, a new game in the Kingdom Come series could reportedly be released as early as 2027.

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21.05.2026
Main Esports Matches on May 21: NAVI to Play in DreamLeague Season 29 Playoffs

We’ve gathered the top esports matches taking place on May 21. CS2 The second CS Asia Championships 2026 kicks off today. Teams featuring Ukrainian players are still in the tournament, so there is plenty to cheer for. Today’s Match Schedule: Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The second day of the DreamLeague Season 29 playoffs will take […]

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