29.05.2026
First-Ever Orchestral Concert Based on Dota 2 Announced

Dota 2 is stepping onto the major music stage. A large-scale show titled “Immortal Symphony” has been announced — the first-ever full symphonic concert entirely dedicated to the iconic Valve game. The Chapters of Immortality event will take place on July 11 at the Shanghai Symphony Hall. The musical program will be performed by the […]

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29.05.2026
Riot Games to Build Second Stage at Berlin Arena to Avoid VCT and LEC Schedule Overlaps

Riot Games has announced the expansion of the Riot Games Arena in Berlin through the construction of a second esports stage called Studio Stage. The new venue will operate alongside the existing Arena Stage. This will allow European Valorant (VCT EMEA) and League of Legends (LEC) matches to be held simultaneously, resolving scheduling conflicts between […]

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29.05.2026
NIP Group Cuts Operational Roles in Sweden as Part of Restructuring

Esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has officially confirmed the elimination of several operational and administrative positions within its Swedish division. The decision marks the completion of an internal reorganization process that began two months ago. The layoffs affected only back-office and internal support functions as part of efforts to ensure the company’s long-term stability. […]

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29.05.2026
New Trailer for Strategy Game Becoming Pablo Unveiled at Insider Gaming Showcase

A brand-new gameplay trailer for the crime strategy game Becoming Pablo was revealed during the Insider Gaming Showcase. The game is scheduled for release later this year. The project puts players in charge of building and managing a criminal empire. While the developers never explicitly mention him by name, the game is clearly inspired by […]

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29.05.2026
How to Unlock the Lifepod in Subnautica 2 and Avoid an Early Death

One of the first objectives in Subnautica 2 tasks players with getting their lifepod back to the ocean surface. To do that, you must disconnect the restraints still attaching the pod to a wrecked section of the station. While the goal sounds simple, the game gives very little direction about where the clamps are located […]

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29.05.2026
New Trailer for Project Madras — Open-World Action Game Set in India

At the Insider Gaming Showcase, developers from Royston Cinemo unveiled a new teaser and additional details for their upcoming game Project Madras. The game features a rare setting for the industry — an authentic depiction of India, blending familiar open-world crime mechanics inspired by the GTA series with a distinct cultural identity. The narrative is […]

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29.05.2026
Game Pass Price Cuts Drive Renewed Subscriber Growth

Xbox has reported that recent price reductions for its subscription service have led to a renewed increase in user growth. According to an internal memo from new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, which was published by The Verge, lowering the prices of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass last month resulted in a net gain […]

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29.05.2026
Riot Games Temporarily Removes Cypher from VALORANT Due to the Return of a Critical Bug

Riot Games has temporarily disabled the selection of Cypher in all game modes of VALORANT. The decision comes after the return of a well-known bug involving his Spycam, which granted players a significant and unintended advantage over their opponents. The exploit was discovered on May 28, when videos surfaced online showing that players could attach […]

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29.05.2026
007 First Light Sells 1.5 Million Copies in Its First 24 Hours

IO Interactive has announced that its new action-adventure game, 007 First Light, sold 1.5 million copies within the first 24 hours of release. The information was shared through the studio’s official social media channels. The game launched on May 27 and has already posted strong engagement figures on PC. On Steam, the action-adventure title reached […]

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29.05.2026
Counter-Strike 2 receives a new update (May 29)

Valve has released a new update for CS2, introducing several changes for match spectators, map updates, and improvements to the Cologne 2026 Shop. Among the main additions are the ability to bookmark tournament stickers, a new flashbang opacity setting for spectators, as well as updates for Ancient and Sanctum. [ COLOGNE 2026 ] [ MISC […]

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29.05.2026
CD Projekt Red to Showcase Songs of the Past Expansion for The Witcher 3 at Gamescom 2026

CD Projekt Red has officially announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a major new expansion titled Songs of the Past. The expansion will be publicly unveiled for the first time at Gamescom 2026 in August, with its release scheduled for 2027—more than 11 years after the launch of the original game. The […]

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29.05.2026
NAVI Junior Finish as Runners-Up at VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2

VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2 has come to an end, with NAVI Junior facing REBORN in the grand final. NAVI’s academy roster delivered a solid performance throughout the series but managed to secure only one map victory. They claimed Split with a 13–10 scoreline, while REBORN came out on top on the remaining maps: […]

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29.05.2026
Faker Becomes Ambassador for Korean Cuisine in the Chinese-Speaking Market

South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the appointment of legendary esports player Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, as an honorary ambassador for Korean food culture in the Chinese-speaking market. The announcement was made during a press conference by Minister Song Mi-ryung. According to her, the South Korean government is […]

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