During the night of July 1, Valve released a small update for CS2. The main addition is the introduction of championship stickers celebrating Falcons' victory at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Update Highlights As previously reported, Luminosity are set to return to Counter-Strike by signing the core of Monte.

Luminosity is set to return to the Counter-Strike scene after a seven-year absence. According to Dust2.us, the organization is expected to make its debut with a new roster at XSE Pro League 2026. An official announcement is expected in the near future. The new Luminosity lineup will consist of four players acquired from the Ukrainian […]

We've gathered the top esports matches taking place on July 1. CS2 The XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 kicks off in China today, featuring Ukrainian organizations Monte and B8. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] League of Legends The final and decisive Play-In stage match of the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational will take place today. Broadcast [EN] As […]

We have prepared a digest of the top esports and gaming news for Players on June 30, 2026. ENCE Part Ways with sdy Canadian Company Edison Motors to Shut Down for Two Days Due to GTA VI Launch Lionel Messi Appears in Promotional Campaign for New Spider-Man Movie Magisk Joins s1mple’s Team as Captain

Data miner Thekempy has shared new details about a cancelled remake of the first Uncharted game. According to him, Naughty Dog was very close to giving the green light for a remake of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, but ultimately shifted its priorities. During the Last Stand Media podcast hosted by Colin Moriarty, Thekempy said that around […]

Bethesda continues expanding its presence on Nintendo Switch 2. Recently, the company released Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the new console, while a native version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was previously made available on the platform. Now Bethesda has announced the release date for The Elder […]

After the massive success of Baldur’s Gate III, Hasbro became interested in developing a fourth entry in the series, but finding a studio capable of taking on such a large project proved difficult. After Larian Studios declined to continue working on Baldur’s Gate 4, Hasbro reached out to veterans of the series, including former Baldur’s […]

Esports organization BC.Game has announced the signing of Danish player Emil Magisk Reif to its CS2 roster. The announcement was made via the club’s social media channels. In the new lineup, Reif will take on the role of in-game leader. At BC.Game, Magisk will play alongside Denis electroNic Sharipov, Oleksandr s1mple Kostyliev, and Azbayar "Senzu" […]

The organizers of the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) have announced the launch of a new global initiative, EVO Locals, aimed at supporting organizers of local fighting game tournaments. As part of the project, the company will invest $1 million annually into the development of local esports communities worldwide. Funding will be distributed through the EVO […]

The Esports World Cup Foundation and the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at supporting the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris while strengthening the country's esports ecosystem over the long term. The partners intend to use the global event as a platform to generate lasting […]

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, alongside Tom Holland, has taken part in the promotional campaign for the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In the promotional video, Messi enters a store looking for Spider-Man. He eventually finds Tom Holland, after which the two take to the skies and soar between the skyscrapers of New York […]

Grand Theft Auto 6 has become one of the most anticipated games even before release, and some Xbox users have already found a way to completely cover its cost without spending their own money. Players are using Microsoft’s official Microsoft Rewards loyalty program, which allows users to collect points and exchange them for Xbox gift […]

Finnish esports organization ENCE has announced the end of its partnership with Ukrainian CS2 player Viktor "sdy" Orudzhev. The news was shared on the club's official social media channels. The player left ENCE following the expiration of his contract and is now a free agent. Orudzhev had been on ENCE's bench since March this year. […]