30.01.2026
Estimated salaries of top CS2 teams revealed

Approximate salary budgets of the top CS2 teams have been revealed. The figures are not official — they are estimates based on conversations with industry insiders and reflect monthly spending on players only. Falcons spend the most, with an estimated $240,000–260,000 per month. The organization has effectively set a new financial benchmark for CS2, assembling […]

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30.01.2026
Guide to the Stella Montis Key in ARC Raiders — where to find it and how to use it

The Stella Montis Archives Key in ARC Raiders is of epic rarity. With this key, you can open a large room filled with various loot. Where to find the Stella Montis key The key is a random drop. It often appears in residential areas or locations with valuable loot. Therefore, check various drawers, cabinets, and […]

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30.01.2026
Austria’s Supreme Court rules that packs in EA FC are not gambling

Austria’s Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling in favor of Electronic Arts (EA), deciding that packs in the Ultimate Team mode of EA Sports FC do not constitute illegal gambling. The court concluded that “the process of purchasing loot boxes cannot be assessed in isolation from the rest of the video game for the […]

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30.01.2026
Blizzard announces Azeroth Interiors interior design tournament in World of Warcraft

Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled a new event called Azeroth Interiors. During the State of Azeroth broadcast, the company explained that it will be a design competition built around World of Warcraft’s in-game housing system. The competition will run from February 17 to 24 and will be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch. Six duos of […]

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30.01.2026
PMGO 2026 Season 1 format and slot distribution announced

PUBG Mobile Esports has revealed the details for the first season of the PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2026. The tournament will take place from June 2 to June 7 and will feature 32 teams. PMGO 2026 will consist of three stages. The event will begin with the Group Stage, scheduled for June 2–3, where […]

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30.01.2026
CCT Global Finals 2026: Season Finals to Take Place in Portugal on LAN with $75,000 Prize Pool and Eight Top Teams Fighting for the Title

Champion of Champions Tour organizers have revealed full details for CCT Global Finals 2026 in CS2 — the concluding event of the season, set to take place from April 23 to 26 in Portugal at the SAW Esports Arena in Vila Nova de Gaia. Eight teams will compete in the final stage to determine the […]

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30.01.2026
The Roblox game “Steal A Brainrot” is getting a feature-length film adaptation

Story Kitchen has struck a deal with the creators of the viral Roblox hit Steal A Brainrot to develop a full-length live-action film. This was reported by Deadline. While plot details are being kept under wraps for now, Story Kitchen has hinted that the movie will retain the game’s “chaotic, fun, and often absurd spirit.” […]

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30.01.2026
American talent receives permanent FACEIT ban for ban evasion

American player slump, recently included by HLTV in its list of the top 50 most promising prospects (ranked 48th), has been permanently banned on FACEIT for ban evasion. This type of punishment is typically issued to players who used an alternative account that had previously been banned for cheating, smurfing, or other violations of the […]

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30.01.2026
Amazon Releases the First Season of Fallout on YouTube

The streaming platform Amazon Prime Video has begun releasing the first season of the Fallout TV series on YouTube. Four episodes are currently available to watch for free. The studio will release two episodes per day. However, free access to the show will be temporary, as the episodes will be removed from public access on […]

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30.01.2026
Schedule for the Final Day of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1

Today, January 30, the final matches of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1 in CS2 will be played. The results of these matchups will determine five more teams advancing to the group stage. Among the teams featuring Ukrainian players, BC, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and FUT remain in contention. The Astralis vs NRG match will be played […]

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