Esports
Main Esports Matches on May 8: VCT 2026: EMEA Semifinals and BLAST R6 Major Kick Off

We have gathered the main esports matches taking place on May 8. VALORANT The upper bracket semifinals of the VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 playoffs will begin in the European league. Match Schedule (Bo3): Broadcast [EN] League of Legends The final week of the LEC 2026 Spring regular season begins. The matches will take place […]

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Dota 2 Receives Patch 7.41c, Riot Removes Neon from VALORANT — News Digest for May 7

We have prepared a digest of the main esports and gaming news for May 7,...

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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 announced — Cold Iron Studios’ co-op shooter launches in summer 2026

Cold Iron Studios has officially unveiled Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the sequel to its co-op...

Xbox is testing a feature that converts physical games into digital licenses
According to The Verge, Microsoft is developing a new Disc to Digital feature that will......
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Regular Cup S1 Dota 2 Champions Crowned
The playoff stage of the Regular Cup S1 Dota 2 tournament, organized by Core League,......
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Gizmy Leaves Monte and Becomes New Captain of 100 Thieves
Esports organization 100 Thieves has officially announced the signing of British player Jack "Gizmy" von......
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Ukraine PUBG National Team Announced — Direct Invite to ENC 2026 Secured
The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has officially presented the Ukraine national PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS team during......
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US Store Suspends Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournaments Over Poor Player Hygiene
The US-based store Chronos Games & Gifts has announced a temporary one-week suspension of its......
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ESL Announce IEM Brazil 2027
Tournament organizer ESL has officially announced that an Intel Extreme Masters event will be held......
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Rumor: Xbox Considering Closing Arkane Studios and Canceling Marvel's Blade
Following the end of its fiscal year, Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major restructuring of......
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fnatic Sign Ukrainian Player cairne
Esports organization fnatic has announced the signing of Artem "cairne" Mushynskyi to its CS2 roster.......
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A Hotel in Taiwan in Collaboration with Blizzard Created Diablo IV-Style Decorations
Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled a collaboration with the hotel Courtyard by Marriott Taipei. In the......
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