Analytics company Esports Charts reported that the quarterfinal match between Spirit and G2 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2 was watched by 2,044,763 concurrent viewers. This marks a new all-time peak viewership record in the history of Counter-Strike 2.
Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) Commissioner Ian Smith announced major sanctions against rule violators on the professional Counter-Strike scene in an interview with pley.gg.
Two Ukrainian players have qualified for the international national team chess tournament, which will take place at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC).
The updated format will completely eliminate the traditional regular league system, replacing it with open qualifiers and Cup tournaments. The developers also detailed the role of partnered teams within the new ecosystem and announced significant financial support for independent organizations.
Activision has tempered fans' expectations by confirming that the planned release of the iconic shooters Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 next month will come in the form of direct ports rather than full-fledged remasters.
