04.06.2026
Brawl Stars Launches Football-Themed “Brawl Strikers” Season

Brawl Stars has officially launched a new in-game season titled Brawl Strikers, fully dedicated to a football theme. With the start of the season, players have gained access to an updated Battle Pass — the Brawl Pass. Among the main rewards this month, developers have introduced new themed character skins, including Super Ball Gene and […]

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04.06.2026
007 First Light Sales Surpass 2.2 Million Copies

According to estimates from analytics firm Alinea Analytics, the spy action game 007 First Light has sold more than 2.2 million copies across PC, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5 in less than a week after launch. It is reported that more than half of all sales came from PlayStation 5. Sony's console accounts for 55.1% […]

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04.06.2026
Rockstar North Turned Into a Fortress to Protect GTA 6

The development of GTA 6 is being protected by extraordinary security measures. Rockstar North's headquarters in Scotland has reportedly been surrounded by a security operation that resembles the protection of a government facility more than that of a game studio. The details were shared by Otesi Oyunculuk, who previously staged a peaceful protest outside Rockstar […]

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04.06.2026
LEC Fines Karmine Corp, Movistar KOI, and Player Jojopyun for Misconduct

The European League of Legends Championship Series (LEC) has announced sanctions against esports organizations Karmine Corp and Movistar KOI, as well as player Joseph “Jojopyun” Pyun. The decision is linked to incidents and behavior involving representatives of the organizations during a traveling event held in Madrid last month. According to the official EMEA Penalty Tracker, […]

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04.06.2026
Match Schedule for Day 4 of IEM Cologne Major 2026: Stage 1

Today, June 4, will feature matches from the fourth game day of Stage 1 of the CS2 tournament IEM Cologne Major 2026. We will see three matches between teams from the 2-1 bracket, competing for a spot in Stage 2. Advancement Matches We will also have three elimination matchups from the 1-2 bracket, where losing […]

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04.06.2026
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Becomes a Playable Character in WWE 2K26

The roster of WWE 2K26 has received one of its most unexpected additions yet. The developers have added Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick as a playable character in the wrestling simulation game. Zelnick has been given an overall rating of 77, a score typically reserved for managers and non-wrestling personalities. The most distinctive feature of […]

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04.06.2026
Usyk Unwinds with CS2 After Victory Over Verhoeven

Recently, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Dutch fighter Rico Verhoeven via technical knockout in the 11th round. The Ukrainian successfully defended his WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Now, Usyk has shared a short video on his Telegram channel showing himself playing Counter-Strike 2, captioning the post with the words: “Just relaxing.” This is not the first […]

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04.06.2026
Top Esports Matches on June 4: BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Begin, IEM Cologne Continues, and PMGO 2026 S1 Survival Stage Gets Underway

We have gathered the most important esports matches taking place on June 4. CS2 The penultimate round of the first stage at IEM Cologne will be played today. Advancement Matches Elimination Matches Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The BLAST Slam VII playoffs are set to begin. The opening day will feature the first upper-bracket quarterfinal matches. […]

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04.06.2026
New God of War Announced, Ukraine’s Dota 2 National Team Revealed — News Digest for June 3

Players has prepared a digest of the top news stories from June 3, 2026. Ghostik Reveals Ukraine’s Dota 2 National Team Roster for ENC 2026 God of War Laufey Officially Announced, Faye to Become the Main Protagonist Until Dawn 2 Announced, Horror Sequel Set for Release in 2027

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04.06.2026
B8 Advance to Stage 2 of the Cologne Major with a Perfect 3-0 Record

Ukrainian esports organization B8 have successfully advanced through the opening stage of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. In the decisive match, Oleksii "alex666" Yarmoshchuk’s squad defeated North American side M80 in convincing fashion, securing a 2-0 victory (13:11 on Ancient and 22:20 on Inferno) and confirming their status as one of the tournament […]

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03.06.2026
Results of the third day at the IEM Cologne Major 2026

The second game day of Stage 1 at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 concluded with a series of decisive matches that significantly reshaped the standings in the Swiss system. Teams are now approaching the crucial phase, where every win can secure advancement, while every loss puts elimination at risk. The main highlights of the day […]

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03.06.2026
Illia Zabarnyi started actively grinding FACEIT after winning the UEFA Champions League

After winning the UEFA Champions League, Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi has not only been celebrating the biggest achievement of his football career but has also been spending plenty of time in Counter-Strike 2. It turns out that the footballer is an avid FACEIT player under the nickname Zabs13, where he continues to play regularly even […]

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03.06.2026
Incredible Comebacks: Results of Day 8 of Unbroken UA Season 2

Another match day of the second season of the Unbroken UA Season 2 delivered a true esports spectacle for Ukrainian Mobile Legends: Bang Bang fans. The evening featured standout individual performances, dramatic momentum shifts, and several impressive comeback victories. MANTICORE vs BOARS GAMING — 0:1 This match kept viewers on the edge of their seats […]

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