New details have emerged about the devastating layoffs at id Software, the legendary studio behind Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake. While initial reports suggested that roughly half of the studio had been let go, updated information indicates the cuts were far more severe. According to the latest figures, 136 employees were laid off, including 96 office […]

Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has become an ambassador for the esports organization Aurora Gaming, the club announced on its social media channels. The organization has not disclosed how McGregor will be involved in its activities or what his role as ambassador will entail. Earlier, Aurora Gaming entered into a media partnership with […]

Nintendo has officially confirmed that Mario Kart Tour is approaching the end of its journey. The mobile racing game will permanently shut down on September 30, after which its online servers will go offline and the title will no longer be playable. The company also confirmed that it has no plans to release an offline […]

The upper bracket final of the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) in League of Legends has concluded. Bilibili Gaming and Hanwha Life Esports faced off for the first spot in the Grand Final. The Chinese side secured a 3-1 victory to become the tournament's first Grand Finalists. Following the defeat, Hanwha Life Esports drop to the […]

The organizers of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC 2026) have announced the 16 national teams that have received direct invitations to the PUBG Mobile tournament. Among the invited teams is Ukraine's national team. The full list of directly invited nations includes: The PUBG Mobile tournament at ENC 2026 will take place from November 3–8 […]

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has officially been released. The updated version is already available on consoles, while the Steam release is scheduled for later today. The Standard Edition is priced at UAH 1,799, while the Premium Edition costs UAH 2,099. Game reviews went live yesterday, with critics generally praising the remastered release. The game […]

Microsoft's ongoing Xbox restructuring is bringing major changes to Obsidian Entertainment. According to Bloomberg sources, the studio has canceled several projects, including a sequel to Avowed, and will instead focus on developing a brand new Fallout game. Sources say roughly a quarter of Obsidian's workforce has been laid off as part of the restructuring. The […]

Goals AB, the studio behind the football simulator GOALS, has announced its official esports ecosystem. The developers position GOALS as a gameplay-focused alternative to traditional licensed football simulators. The Stockholm-based studio aims to build a sustainable competitive scene from the ground up, with player skill, fair competition, deep gameplay mechanics, and a spectator-friendly viewing experience […]

Valve has released a new update for Counter-Strike 2, marking the start of Premier Mode Season 5. The biggest change is a complete overhaul of the bomb explosion mechanics. When the bomb detonates, the blast wave now spreads outward from the bombsite across the map. As before, players who are too close to the bomb […]

We've rounded up the biggest esports matches taking place on July 9. League of Legends The 2026 Mid-Season Invitational will feature a highly focused schedule with just one, but blockbuster, matchup. The upper bracket final will determine the first team to secure a spot in the tournament's Grand Final. Трансляція [EN] Dota 2 The group […]

We've prepared a roundup of the key esports news from July 8, 2026. Bamb1ni announces Ukraine's PUBG Mobile national team for ENC 2026 G2 eliminate T1 from the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational Fnatic with Ukrainian player qualify for EWC 2026 in Rainbow Six Siege VALORANT Mobile to receive exclusive FIFA World Cup-themed weapon skins

The developers of Marvel Rivals have confirmed that Jubilee will join the game as the newest hero in Season 9. The update will also introduce a major rework for Black Widow, fundamentally changing her gameplay and significantly improving her effectiveness in matches. Jubilee Jubilee will join the roster as a Strategist, serving as a support-focused […]

The Elder Scrolls 6 is still expected to launch before 2030, but fans should not expect it anytime soon. During a recent Bloomberg Q&A, well known industry insider and journalist Jason Schreier shared an updated estimate for the game's release. According to Schreier, the RPG is still "2 to 3 years away at least." If […]