09.04.2026
Insider: user-generated content in GTA 6 will “create millionaires”

According to well-known insider HipHopGamer, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) could change the lives of some players thanks to a new user-generated content (UGC) system. He claims that Rockstar Games is deliberately building GTA 6 as a marketplace and platform for creators. This would allow players not only to create mods or custom servers, […]

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09.04.2026
Major esports matches on April 9: Fnatic vs Team Vitality clash at VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 and the start of PGL Bucharest 2026 playoffs

We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on April 9. CS2 The PGL Bucharest 2026 playoffs kick off. Broadcast [EN] VALORANT Another day of the VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 group stage will take place at the Riot Games Arena. Match schedule:18:00 — Fnatic vs Team Vitality21:00 — Team Liquid vs Team Heretics Broadcast […]

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09.04.2026
Magisk may move to MOUZ, Riot introduces changes to VCT affiliate program, patches in Dota 2 and PUBG — news digest for April 8

We’ve prepared a roundup of the key gaming and esports news digest for April 8, 2026. MOUZ Interested in Signing Emil "Magisk" Reif Riot Games Announces Major VCT Changes for 2027 Forza Horizon 6 Reveals Its Map PUBG: Battlegrounds Gets Major Patch 41.1 Dota 2 Receives Patch 7.41b

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08.04.2026
007 First Light Switch 2 Port Delayed, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Launch on May 27

IO Interactive announced that the Switch 2 port of 007 First Light has been delayed to «later this summer». The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) versions will release on May 27 as planned. «We’re excited to see players discovering James Bond’s reimagined origin story, and we are looking forward to […]

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08.04.2026
Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced may be revealed next week

Fans of Assassin's Creed may soon have their wait over. The rumored Black Flag remake is set to be unveiled very soon. Back in March, the new Assassin’s Creed franchise lead Jean Guesdon officially confirmed the development of the 2013 pirate action game and announced that the updated version would be subtitled Resynced. Now, the […]

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08.04.2026
Cyberpunk 2077 gets major PS5 Pro update with 90 FPS and enhanced ray tracing

Cyberpunk 2077 has received a free update for PlayStation 5 Pro, significantly improving visuals and performance. Key highlights include: «Ready to go Pro, chooms? Experience neon-soaked Night City in major-league quality across three new graphics modes available in Cyberpunk 2077’s free PS5 Pro Update — featuring expanded ray tracing, smoother performance, and PSSR upscaling!», — […]

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08.04.2026
Forza Horizon 6 gets a six minute prologue gameplay video

Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games have released a six minute gameplay video showcasing the prologue of Forza Horizon 6, an open world racing game set in Japan. The video description reads: «A new Horizon Festival is kicking off! This celebration of automotive culture and music is known to start with a bang, and this […]

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08.04.2026
No Man's Sky adds Pokémon style mode in new update

No Man's Sky has received another free update called Xeno Arena, marking the game’s 35th major content expansion, and it is already live for all players. The update introduces a new mode inspired by Pokémon, allowing players to engage in turn based creature battles. Ahead of the reveal, Hello Games co founder Sean Murray once […]

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08.04.2026
French insider KRL reports that MOUZ want to sign Magisk

French insider KRL reports that he has shared information about a possible interest from MOUZ in signing Magisk, who only played for Astralis last year. According to him, the organization is considering strengthening its roster with an experienced player who already has a strong background at the top level of CS. Magisk is one of […]

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08.04.2026
Riot Announces Major Changes to VCT Partnership Program Starting in 2027

According to a recent statement from Riot Games, the esports ecosystem of the Valorant Champions Tour is set for a major overhaul in 2027. The update will introduce new tournaments and financial incentives. The Tier 1 scene will become more open. Open qualifiers will be held before Kickoff events and VCT Cups. Riot plans to […]

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