30.06.2026
Russian team denied visas for EWC 2026 — organization to cease operations

The Russian Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team Verso Time will not compete at the Esports World Cup 2026, which is set to take place in France. The organization announced the news on its social media channels. According to the club, all of its players were denied visas, making it impossible for the team to attend […]

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30.06.2026
Canadian Company Edison Motors to Suspend Operations for Two Days Due to GTA VI Launch

Canadian company Edison Motors has announced a temporary suspension of its operations on November 19–20, 2026. The reason behind the shutdown is the release of the highly anticipated video game GTA VI. The corresponding internal directive was signed by the company's CEO, Chase Barber. After reviewing a large number of vacation requests, productivity forecasts, and […]

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30.06.2026
Insider: Magisk could join BC.Game

Emil "Magisk" Reif is in talks to join BC.Game, according to blogger and insider Sébastien "KRL" Perez. If an agreement is reached, the Danish veteran will join the roster as the team's in-game leader. Reminder: Fabre has stepped down as Aurora's head coach.

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30.06.2026
Top esports matches to watch on June 30: MSI 2026 continues

We've rounded up the top esports matches taking place on June 30. League of Legends The third day of the Play-In Stage at the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational will feature just one match. The series will be an elimination match, with the losing team knocked out of the tournament. 11:00 — Karmine Corp vs Team Liquid […]

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30.06.2026
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teaser released, SAND: Raiders of Sophie receives development roadmap — news digest for June 29

We've prepared a digest of the top gaming news for Players readers for June 29, 2026. Tonya Predko spotted vacationing with staff from Russian organizations SAND: Raiders of Sophie receives development roadmap featuring new mechanics and major updates Fabre steps down as Aurora head coach First teaser for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 unveiled — release set […]

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29.06.2026
Angry Birds Movie 3 was shown in the first trailer

Paramount Pictures has released the official trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3, along with a new poster and first look images from the upcoming animated movie. The third installment of the franchise inspired by the popular mobile game series will arrive in theaters and in RealD 3D on December 23. The new movie will […]

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29.06.2026
Xbox Reviews Game Pass Strategy as New Deals Are Reportedly Put on Hold

Microsoft and Xbox are currently going through a major restructuring process led by the company’s new head Asha Sharma. Her main goal is to reduce costs and return the brand to profitability, which could lead to difficult decisions including layoffs, studio closures, potential sales, and even the cancellation of some projects. One of Xbox’s biggest […]

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29.06.2026
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Will Shine on PlayStation 5 Pro | Ubisoft Reveals Remake Improvements

Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, showcasing the visual upgrades of the updated version of the iconic 2013 pirate adventure on PlayStation 5 Pro. The remake is launching next week, and the developers focused on highlighting the advantages of Sony’s most powerful console. On PlayStation 5 Pro, Assassin's Creed […]

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29.06.2026
Battlefield 6 Will Receive a Major Shooting Overhaul in New Update

On June 30, Battlefield 6 will receive update 1.3.3, which will introduce one of the biggest changes to the game’s combat system since launch. Developers stated that the patch will completely overhaul the shooting mechanics and will serve as the first step in a new Battlefield Combat series focused on improving the game’s core gameplay […]

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29.06.2026
Fabre Steps Down as Aurora Head Coach

Esports organization Aurora has announced the departure of its Counter-Strike 2 head coach, Sezgin "Fabre" Kalaycı. The organization shared the news on its official social media channels. Fabre joined the team in November 2022, when the roster was still competing under the Eternal Fire banner. Under his leadership, the squad developed into a consistent playoff […]

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29.06.2026
Naughty Dog Considered an Uncharted Remake but Ultimately Chose an Updated Version of The Last of Us

Studio Naughty Dog and Sony had originally planned to develop a remake of the first entry in the Uncharted franchise, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. However, the project was eventually shelved in favor of an updated version of The Last of Us. Details about the canceled project were revealed by dataminer Thekempy during an appearance on the […]

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29.06.2026
First Teaser for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Revealed — Release Set for This Fall

Japanese animation studio TRIGGER and streaming service Netflix have unveiled the debut teaser trailer for the upcoming anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The official video offers the first look at the new cast of characters in action, including Vic Kingsley, Dee, Roman Karax, and Talia Young. The action sequences are accompanied by the original track […]

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29.06.2026
Tonya Predko Spotted Vacationing Alongside Staff Members of Russian Organizations

Antonina "Tonya" Predko, who is currently working for the Ukrainian organization Inner Circle and previously served as a host for NAVI, was spotted vacationing alongside staff members from Russian esports organizations Spirit, Aurora, BetBoom, as well as several Russian content creators. The matter was brought to attention by the Telegram channel CS2 UA. Among those […]

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