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CS:GO is now available for download!

The version of Counter-Strike that was removed after the official release of CS2 has returned to Steam. It doesn’t currently have a separate store page, but you can still download it independently from CS2. Users report that, for now, it’s only possible to play with bots and not even connect with friends. However, there are […]

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Three Months After The Game Awards: Shooter Highguard Officially Shutting Down

Developer Wildlight says it failed to attract enough players to sustain its free-to-play shooter Highguard....

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Interview with molodoy from IEM Krakow 2026

An exclusive interview with FURIA player molodoy, along with the full material, will be available...

Registration for teams is now open for The International 2026
This year, The International 2026 in Dota 2 returns to China. The tournament will take......
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HEROIC leave the professional Dota 2 scene
The esports organization HEROIC has announced the closure of its Dota 2 division. Despite notable......
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Top esports matches on May 5: Ukraine’s eFootball Mobile national team begins FIFAe World Cup 2026 qualifiers
We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on May 5. eFootball Mobile Today, May......
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Valve launches sales of Steam Controller 2
The controller is already available in multiple regions. It is priced higher than most competing......
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Steam launches major Star Wars sale for May the 4th
Steam has kicked off a large-scale Star Wars franchise sale to celebrate Star Wars Day,......
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Forza Horizon 6 goes gold and is set to launch on May 19 without delays
The arcade racer Forza Horizon 6 is one of the most anticipated games of 2026.......
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EVO Japan sets a record, Russian propaganda returns to Steam — news digest for May 4
The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for May 4,......
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ESL will host ESL Pro League Season 25 in Saudi Arabia
ESL have officially revealed additional details for ESL Pro League Season 25 — the second......
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Hulk and Black Panther join the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls roster — new trailer details
During the EVO Japan 2026 festival in Tokyo, a new trailer for the upcoming fighting......
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