20.06.2026
Absolute Triumph for Falcons VEGA and a Thrilling 30-Minute Battle Against FUT Esports: Final Day of the Unbroken UA Season 2 Group Stage Recap

The group stage of the second season of the Ukrainian esports league Unbroken UA in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has officially come to an end. The stars of the evening were once again the players of Falcons VEGA, who showcased their unwavering determination and secured another flawless double, finishing the day with a perfect 2-0 […]

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20.06.2026
Esports Foundation Announces Headliners for the Esports World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony

The Esports Foundation has revealed the musical performers set to appear at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026. Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora will headline the show, which is scheduled to take place on July 8, 2026, at the La Seine Musicale concert hall in Paris. The ceremony will mark the […]

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20.06.2026
FURIA Become the First Finalists of IEM Cologne Major 2026

FURIA defeated Aurora in the semifinals of IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2 to become the first team to secure a spot in the grand final. The series ended in a convincing 2-0 victory for FURIA (13:9 on Dust2 and 13:4 on Nuke). Aurora have been eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 3rd-4th place and […]

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20.06.2026
Gothic 1 Remake receives major 1.0.2 update with graphics improvements, balance changes, and new features

THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have released the major 1.0.2 update for Gothic 1 Remake. The updated version of the classic RPG launched on June 5 and sold 500,000 copies within its first week. While critics had a mixed reaction to the remake, players praised the Spanish developers for modernizing the iconic 2001 German RPG. […]

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20.06.2026
Ukrainian Games Festival 2026 will take place on Steam: dates and new event features announced

The fifth Ukrainian Games Festival will be held on Steam from August 17 to August 24, 2026. The annual event dedicated to Ukrainian games will once again bring players new projects, trailers, demos, and special offers. The festival organizer, publishing agency Palaye, announced that this year’s event will introduce several new formats. One of the […]

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20.06.2026
Forza Horizon 6 Treasure Hunt Guide: Tokyo City Spring Season Hidden Chest Location

In the Spring section of the Festival Playlist in Forza Horizon 6, players can take on a Treasure Hunt challenge set in Tokyo City. The objective is to track down a hidden treasure chest and hit it with your vehicle to earn Seasonal Points along with a reward of 100,000 Credits. Completing this event also […]

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20.06.2026
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash in France

On Friday afternoon, June 19, a private light aircraft crashed in the French commune of La Baule. The accident claimed the lives of two people, one of whom was identified as Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the renowned gaming company Ubisoft. According to the local fire department, the aircraft crashed into a field. By the time […]

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20.06.2026
Winners of the Chinese and South American Qualifiers for The International 2026 Have Been Determined

The closed qualifiers for The International 2026 in Dota 2 have already concluded in two regions. In South America, one slot was up for grabs. The qualification was won by LGD Gaming, who defeated PlayTime 3-0 in the grand final. China was allocated two slots. Team Resilience secured the first berth through the upper bracket […]

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20.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Semifinals Schedule

Today, June 20, marks the penultimate day of competition at IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. Two semifinal matches will take place, determining the finalists of the tournament. Match Schedule IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament features a prize pool of $1.25 million. […]

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20.06.2026
Main Esports Matches on June 20: IEM Cologne Major 2026 Semifinals and VALORANT Masters London 2026 Lower Bracket Final

We have compiled the key esports matches taking place on June 20. CS2 Today, the semifinals of IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place, determining the finalists of the championship. 16:45 — Aurora vs FURIA20:00 — Spirit vs Falcons Broadcast [EN] VALORANT The lower bracket final of VALORANT Masters London 2026 will take place, deciding […]

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20.06.2026
Record at IEM Cologne Major 2026, ESIC Announces New Bans, Riot Games Reveals Details of the Open VCT 2027 Format — News Digest for June 19

We have prepared a digest of the key esports news for Players readers for June 19, 2026. IEM Cologne Major 2026 Sets a New Peak Viewership Record in CS2 History ESIC Prepares a New Wave of Disqualifications in CS2 — Former Players Will Also Be Banned Two Ukrainians Will Compete at ENC 2026 Chess Tournament […]

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20.06.2026
Falcons Eliminate Vitality from IEM Cologne Major 2026 and Advance to the Tournament Semifinals

Falcons defeated Vitality in the quarterfinals of IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The match ended with a 2-1 scoreline (13:11 on Anubis, 11:13 on Inferno, and 13:11 on Dust2). Vitality have been eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 5th-8th place. Falcons advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Spirit. IEM Cologne Major 2026 […]

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19.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Sets New All-Time Peak Viewership Record in CS2 History

Analytics company Esports Charts has reported that the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 quarterfinal match between Spirit and G2 reached a peak of 2,044,763 concurrent viewers. This marks a new all-time viewership record in the history of Counter-Strike 2. The previous record belonged to PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. As the first Major in CS2 history, […]

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