08.06.2026
Halo: Campaign Evolved Gets a Release Date and Three New Story Missions

Microsoft unveiled a new action-packed trailer for Halo: Campaign Evolved during the Xbox Games Showcase, offering a fresh look at the remake of the iconic 2001 Halo campaign originally created by Bungie. One of the biggest reveals was the addition of three brand-new missions that were not part of the original release. These chapters will […]

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08.06.2026
PUBG Mobile Launches Dinoground Mode

The developers of PUBG Mobile have announced the launch of the highly anticipated Dinoground game mode. The prehistoric-themed season began today, June 8, and will run until July 7. Players can tame dinosaurs and use them as an alternative to traditional wheeled vehicles for fast travel across the map. Flying reptiles allow players to take […]

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08.06.2026
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes First 2026 Release to Cross $1 Billion at the Box Office

The animated film Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the first release of 2026 to surpass $1 billion in global box office revenue. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film earned $428.5 million in the United States and $571.5 million internationally. Thanks to the success of two full-length films, the Super Mario brand has become […]

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08.06.2026
Microsoft to release a limited Xbox Series X version for the brand’s 25th anniversary

Microsoft has announced a limited-edition series of Xbox Series X consoles to mark the 25th anniversary of the Xbox gaming platform. The new model, called the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, is scheduled for release in November this year. The console features a 1TB storage drive and, for the first time in this generation, introduces […]

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08.06.2026
G2 Esports Win LEC 2026 Spring

G2 Esports claimed victory in the grand final of LEC 2026 Spring for League of Legends. In the tournament's decisive match, they faced Karmine Corp and secured a 3–2 win. G2 enjoyed a strong playoff run. They first defeated Karmine Corp 3–1 in the upper-bracket semifinal, then overcame Movistar KOI 3–2 in the upper-bracket final […]

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08.06.2026
NAVI finished seventh at PGS 2026 Circuit 2 - Series Final

The second series of tournaments in the PUBG Global Series 2026 has concluded this year. The winners of the PUBG Global Series 2026 Circuit 2 Series Final were the team Made in Thailand, who scored 181 points in the final. SOOPers finished in second place with 97 points. The champions earned $104,000 for first place, […]

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08.06.2026
Xbox Games Showcase: New Fable and Metro 2039 Trailers, DOOM: The Dark Ages Expansion Announced

Yesterday, Microsoft held its Xbox Games Showcase, featuring a wide range of upcoming first-party titles alongside major announcements from third-party developers. The biggest highlights of the event included new entries in the Gears of War, Halo, Fable, Metro 2039, and Call of Duty franchises. Gears of War: E-Day Becomes a New Xbox Console Exclusive The […]

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08.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 Round 4 Schedule: Monte Face BB for Qualification, B8 Fighting for Survival

Today, June 8, six matches of the fourth round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 will be played. By the end of the day, three more teams will secure their place in the next stage, while three others will be eliminated from the tournament. The Ukrainian organization Monte will compete in one […]

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08.06.2026
Top Esports Matches to Watch on June 8: IEM Cologne Action and Day 3 of VALORANT Masters London 2026

We've rounded up the key esports matches scheduled for June 8. CS2 The fourth round of Stage 2 at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place today. Three more teams will be eliminated from the tournament. Qualification Matches Elimination Matches Broadcast [EN] VALORANT The second round of the Swiss Stage for teams with a […]

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08.06.2026
PUBG MOBILE x Naruto Collaboration, B8 Stay Alive at IEM Cologne, New Metro 2039 Trailer — News Digest for June 7

We have prepared a digest of the main gaming news for June 7, 2026. Ukrainian Team B8 Defeat GamerLegion and Remain in the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Metro 2039 Gameplay Trailer Revealed Alongside Release Window Minecraft Dungeons 2 Receives Official Release Date and New Gameplay Trailer PUBG MOBILE Announces Collaboration with Naruto

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07.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 Round 3 Results: FUT Advance, B8 Stay Alive, Monte Close to Qualification

The third round of matches at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 has concluded. The Ukrainian organization Monte secured a victory over Legacy in the 1–1 bracket, improving their record to 2–1 and moving one step closer to qualifying for the third stage of the tournament. Ukrainian side B8 came close to […]

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07.06.2026
Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution Will Remain Xbox Exclusives Permanently

Microsoft has confirmed that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not planned for PlayStation 5 and are not timed Xbox exclusives. The clarification came shortly after Xbox Games Showcase, where the company stated that both titles are intended to remain exclusive to the Xbox console ecosystem. At the same time, previously announced multiplatform […]

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07.06.2026
Doom: The Dark Ages DLC Revelations Arrives This July

During Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Bethesda Softworks and id Software unveiled the first story expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Revelations is expected to be the game's only major DLC and continues the story of the prequel to DOOM and DOOM Eternal. The expansion launches on July 7 for all platforms where the base game […]

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