15.06.2026
Electronic Arts Launches EA Advertising Division for Large-Scale In-Game Ad Integration

Electronic Arts has announced the creation of a new dedicated division called EA Advertising, aimed at expanding and simplifying collaboration between brands and the publisher across its gaming portfolio and platforms. According to EA, partners will be able to integrate branded content directly into gameplay in real time. This includes dynamic advertising placements in virtual […]

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15.06.2026
ruggah Steps Down as Astralis Head Coach

Danish esports organization Astralis has announced the departure of head coach Kasper 'ruggah' Due from its CS2 roster. The information was shared through the club's social media channels. The decision follows the team's disappointing performance at the IEM Cologne Major 2026, where Astralis failed to advance beyond Stage 2 of the tournament. The 37-year-old Danish […]

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15.06.2026
NAVI Learn Their First Opponent in The International 2026 European Qualifier

The organizers of the closed European qualifier for The International 2026 in Dota 2 have released the tournament bracket. NAVI will begin their qualification campaign against MODUS, a team that advanced through the open qualifiers. The match is scheduled to take place on June 21 at 20:00 Kyiv time. The European qualifier for The International […]

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15.06.2026
Time for the Decisive Battles: Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva Playoff Bracket and Opening Match Schedule Announced

The group stage has officially concluded, and the strongest women's teams are now ready for the most important challenge of the season. Tournament organizer ESEL has revealed the final playoff bracket and the schedule for the opening quarterfinal matches of Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The organizers have […]

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15.06.2026
BOARS Gaming Female Roster Qualifies for the PMEWL Season 6 Grand Final

The semifinal stage of the PUBG Mobile European Wonder League Season 6 (PMEWL S6) has concluded, determining the 16 teams that will compete in the Grand Final. BOARS Gaming's female roster delivered a strong performance throughout the semifinals, accumulating a total of 115 points. This result was enough to secure a top-three finish and a […]

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15.06.2026
Ukrainian VALORANT Player Injured During Overnight Russian Attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian VALORANT player fubuki was injured during the overnight Russian attack on Kyiv that took place between June 14 and June 15. Russian strikes hit civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, damaging the player's workplace while he was on site. As a result of the attack, fubuki suffered a cut to his leg. His condition […]

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15.06.2026
All Participants for the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational Have Been Confirmed

The second split of the regional League of Legends leagues has concluded, meaning all 11 teams that will compete at the prestigious 2026 Mid-Season Invitational have now been determined. Four teams will begin their journey in the Play-In Stage, with only one advancing further in the tournament: Seven teams have already secured direct qualification to […]

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15.06.2026
NAVI vs Falcons Nearly Breaks All-Time IEM Cologne Viewership Record

Analytics company Esports Charts has reported that the NAVI vs Falcons match in the 2–1 bracket of Stage 3 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 peaked at more than 1.2 million concurrent viewers, setting a new peak viewership record for this year's tournament. The match also came close to surpassing the all-time peak viewership record for […]

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15.06.2026
PGL Announces CS2 Tournament in China for 2027

Tournament organizer PGL has announced a new CS2 event that will take place in China in April 2027. The announcement was made through the company's social media channels. The tournament is scheduled to run from April 14 to April 26, 2027, and will feature a $1 million prize pool. A total of 16 teams will […]

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15.06.2026
Microsoft Is Unhappy With Xbox's Profitability and Is Preparing Changes

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has acknowledged that the company needs to rethink the future of Xbox and find a more economically sustainable path for its gaming business. Speaking at the Hard Fork Live event, Nadella said Microsoft has spent decades investing heavily in gaming and now needs to turn those investments into a profitable long-term […]

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15.06.2026
Leak Reveals New Details About The Witcher Co-op Spin-Off

A new leak has shed light on an unannounced co-op game set in The Witcher universe, reportedly taking place long before the events of the main series. According to the information, the project will feature extensive character customization and a skill-based progression system. The unverified report, highlighted by MP1st, claims the game is being developed […]

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15.06.2026
Gothic 1 Remake Surpasses 500,000 Copies Sold in Just One Week

Gothic 1 Remake has enjoyed a strong launch, with developer Alkimia Interactive confirming that the RPG has sold more than 500,000 copies during its first week on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remake also performed impressively on Steam, reaching a peak of nearly 78,000 concurrent players. In addition, the game has accumulated […]

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15.06.2026
Gears of War: E-Day Will Feature The Coalition's Longest Campaign Yet

The Coalition has shared new details about Gears of War: E-Day during a dedicated showcase following the Xbox Games Showcase. The developers confirmed that the campaign will once again be the main focus of the series, while Horde and Versus will remain key pillars of the experience after launch. Creative director Matt Searcy revealed that […]

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