We have prepared a digest of the top gaming and esports news for July 1, 2026. Luminosity returns to CS by signing Monte's core and lux as captain Ukraine's PUBG national team announced after receiving a direct invite to ENC 2026 Gizmy leaves Monte to become the new captain of 100 Thieves fnatic sign Ukrainian […]

Sony has announced the games that will become available for all PlayStation Plus subscribers starting July 7. The July lineup will include three titles: • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Cross Gen Bundle (PS4, PS5)The game will be the main highlight of the month. It includes a new story campaign, updated classic multiplayer maps, […]

Rumors about a possible Nintendo Switch 2 version of Grand Theft Auto VI have resurfaced online. While many analysts have questioned whether Rockstar’s massive project could run on Nintendo’s hybrid console, new reports suggest that work on such a port may actually be underway. Insider Nash Weedle claims that Rockstar has managed to overcome the […]

According to The Verge, Microsoft is developing a new Disc to Digital feature that will allow Xbox users to turn their physical game copies into digital licenses. To use the feature, players will only need to insert a compatible disc, install the game, and launch it on their console. After that, they will receive a […]

The playoff stage of the Regular Cup S1 Dota 2 tournament, organized by Core League, has concluded in both the First and Third Divisions. Chaihana: Reborn claimed the First Division title, while IGROKI emerged victorious in the Third Division. Both teams reached the grand finals through the lower bracket before completing impressive championship runs. As […]

Esports organization 100 Thieves has officially announced the signing of British player Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen to its CS2 roster. He joins from Monte and will take on the in-game leader (IGL) role in his new team. Within 100 Thieves, the British player will assume captain duties from Håvard "rain" Nygaard. The Norwegian veteran will […]

The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has officially presented the Ukraine national PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS team during a livestream hosted by Dmitry Droog Chumachenko. The roster will compete at the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The team was assembled by Vadym ALREIN Lyovin, coach of NAVI and the national squad. The roster includes two NAVI players — Anton […]

The US-based store Chronos Games & Gifts has announced a temporary one-week suspension of its local Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments. The decision was made following repeated complaints from visitors about poor personal hygiene among some participants, as well as improper use of the venue’s restrooms. The store’s administration addressed players via its Discord server, stating that hygiene-related […]

Tournament organizer ESL has officially announced that an Intel Extreme Masters event will be held in Brazil in 2027. The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 3 to May 9, while the host city will be revealed at a later date. The event will follow the traditional IEM format and feature a $1 […]

Following the end of its fiscal year, Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major restructuring of its Xbox division. At least five internal studios are said to be at risk of closure, including Arkane Studios, the developer behind the upcoming action game Marvel's Blade. According to The Verge journalist Tom Warren, citing his own sources, Microsoft […]

Esports organization fnatic has announced the signing of Artem "cairne" Mushynskyi to its CS2 roster. The announcement was made on the club's official website. cairne previously played for Ninjas in Pyjamas, where he delivered inconsistent results after impressing with TNL/Inner Circle during the 2025 season. With this move, fnatic now field an entirely Ukrainian CS2 […]

Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled a collaboration with the hotel Courtyard by Marriott Taipei. In the hotel lobby, at floor entrances, and in corridors, large themed installations and character statues from Diablo have been placed. The rooms themselves feature unique decorations, wall art, and even a full gaming setup with a PC pre-installed with Diablo IV. […]

Lithuanian professional CS2 player Justinas "jL" Lekavičius has officially parted ways with NAVI and is now a free agent. The announcement was made by the organization on its social media channels. jL joined NAVI at the end of June 2023. During his time with the team, Lekavičius helped secure numerous titles, including the organization's most […]