27.04.2026
nifee earned up to $8,000 from betting on his own matches, for which he received a ban from ESIC

The story involving Ukrainian player nifee has gained attention following reports of possible involvement in match-fixing. According to the SHтаб CS2 channel, the cost of losing his entire career amounted to up to $8,000 — a figure that seems insignificant compared to the potential opportunities in professional esports. ESIC has already banned him from competing […]

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27.04.2026
pashaBiceps donated his legendary CS knife to charity

Polish CS legend pashaBiceps made a powerful gesture of support by donating his most valuable skin — the legendary Karambit | Fade “motar2k” — to charity. One of the largest fundraising campaigns for children fighting cancer is currently taking place in Poland, and over 38 million PLN has already been raised. This is the very […]

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27.04.2026
Release date for Steam Controller 2 sales has been revealed

The release of Steam Controller 2 appears imminent. Despite complete silence from Valve, a new leak has surfaced online, this time revealing the exact launch timing. Earlier, the YouTube channel Techy Talk accidentally published a hands-on video ahead of schedule. The footage revealed four additional rear buttons, durable TMR sticks, and a reported price tag […]

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27.04.2026
List of participants and group stage lineup for RLCS 2026 – Paris Major

The qualification stage for the Rocket League Championship Series 2026 – Paris Major has concluded. All 16 teams that will compete in Paris, France are now known, where they will battle at the Paris La Défense Arena for the championship title and $102,000 in prize money. List of participants Europe North America South America MENA […]

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27.04.2026
Ubisoft May Be Working on an Assassin’s Creed 1 Remake After Black Flag Resynced

Ubisoft recently confirmed Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake that quickly drew attention from players and received plenty of positive feedback. The strong reception suggests the company might not stop at just one project. According to new reports, a remake of the original Assassin’s Creed is already in development. The information allegedly comes from […]

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27.04.2026
Assassin’s Creed Hexe shifts toward realism

In 2022, Ubisoft announced Assassin's Creed Hexe, a project set in the medieval Holy Roman Empire during the witch hunt era. Since then, the studio has remained silent, but in 2024 insider Tom Henderson claimed the game would feature heavy fantasy elements and a protagonist named Elsa with supernatural abilities. This direction made the project […]

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27.04.2026
South Korea may boycott ENC 2026

South Korea’s national team may հրաժuse to participate in the Esports National Cup 2026. The reason is a conflict between the Korea Esports Association (KeSPA) and the tournament organizers — the Esports Foundation. According to Seoul Sports, the ENC organizers allegedly attempted to indirectly influence the formation of the Korean roster by promoting certain players. […]

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27.04.2026
Crimson Desert soundtrack is now free to claim on Steam

Fans of Crimson Desert can grab Volume 1 of the game’s official soundtrack for free on Steam, without needing to own the base game. The download is also available via the Epic Games Store. The release features 75 tracks split across four themed discs: This structure makes it easier for players to pick the exact […]

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27.04.2026
First teaser for Alien Isolation sequel released

Sega has released the first teaser for the sequel to Alien: Isolation, revealed during Alien Day 2026 together with Creative Assembly. The teaser titled "False Sense of Security" is now available on YouTube. Its description reads "A feeling of being safer than one really is." The video shows a security door opening on a damaged […]

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27.04.2026
All participants of BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 have been determined

The regional leagues in Rainbow Six Siege have concluded, and all 20 teams set to compete at the first R6 Major of the year are now known. List of participants Europe North America South America Asia-Pacific China BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 will take place from May 8 to May 17 in Salt […]

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