03.05.2026
Vitality defeated GamerLegion and advanced to the BLAST Rivals Season 1 Grand Final

The second BLAST Rivals semifinal has also concluded, and as expected, Vitality left no chances for GamerLegion. Vitality now advance to their fifth consecutive grand final, while GamerLegion, for whom reaching the semifinals was already a strong achievement, exit the tournament without even having the opportunity to play a third-place match. MVP of the match […]

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02.05.2026
NAVI have advanced to the BLAST Rivals Grand Final after defeating FaZe Clan!

The first BLAST Rivals semifinal has concluded, where NAVI faced FaZe for a spot in the grand final, with NAVI securing a 2:0 victory. For NAVI, this is already their third grand final of a major tournament in 2026, making them one of the most successful teams of the season. Meanwhile, for FaZe, this is […]

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02.05.2026
Roblox increases developer payouts for attracting adult audiences

The Roblox platform has announced changes to its reward system. Developers will now earn significantly more for creating games aimed at adult players rather than children. According to the company, its user base aged 18 to 34 in the United States has grown by more than 50% compared to last year. This audience also spends […]

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02.05.2026
The full buyout for Senzu is estimated to be around $1,000,000

The transfer value of Senzu could turn out to be one of the highest in the Counter-Strike 2 scene. A manager from FUT Esports stated that the buyout for the Mongolian player falls into “a six-figure sum that is closer to seven figures than to five.” The Senzu buyout? We're talking a six-figure sum. A […]

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02.05.2026
Controversial player BOROS has been suspended from participating in Asian Champions League 2026 for racist remarks towards Chinese people

Former Monte and Team Falcons player BOROS has once again found himself at the center of controversy. A clip has been circulating on social media showing the player using offensive remarks towards his Chinese teammates during a FACEIT match. According to the community, this incident may have been the reason behind his removal from the […]

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02.05.2026
Riot Games opens applications for partner programs in League of Legends, VALORANT, and TFT

Riot Games has announced the launch of new partner programs for content creators focused on League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics. After suspending the old League Partner Program and conducting a closed beta, the company is moving to an open application phase, aiming to bring in thousands of new creators. Each game will have […]

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02.05.2026
Streams of creators who previously promoted “Alabuga” are now unavailable in Ukraine and the EU

Recently, streamers who promoted a CS2 tournament organized by “Alabuga” were unbanned on Twitch after a three-day suspension. Now, the streams of these creators have become unavailable in Ukraine and the European Union. Those affected by the restrictions include Dosia, flamie, poka, fasoollka, PCH3LKIN, and others. The Alabuga Polytech channel itself has received an indefinite […]

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02.05.2026
VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 playoff bracket set

The group stage of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2026: EMEA Stage 1 has concluded. As a result, eight teams have been determined to compete in the playoffs. In the first round of the upper bracket, we will see Eternal Fire face Team Heretics, and Team Liquid take on Team Vitality. In the next round, the […]

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02.05.2026
Wilderdark announced as a stealth horror about surviving among infected dinosaurs

British studio Team Junkfish has revealed its new project Wilderdark. The game is a first person stealth horror with survival elements. Alongside the announcement, the developers released a debut trailer that highlights its core ideas. Players will face dinosaurs infected with parasites, while the gameplay draws clear inspiration from Outlast with its reliance on a […]

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02.05.2026
Warhorse denies Lord of the Rings rumours and confirms new RPG in development

Warhorse Studios, known for the Kingdom Come series, has addressed rumours about a potential Lord of the Rings project. During a recent Reddit Q&A, the developers made it clear they are not working on a LOTR-based game, while confirming they are developing a large-scale RPG. The speculation began back in March when localisation specialist Ryszard […]

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