10.02.2026
The EWC 2026 CS2 prize pool will be $2 million

The organizers of the Esports World Cup have revealed details of this year’s CS2 tournament, which will take place as part of the event. The championship will run from August 12 to August 23, with a total prize pool of $2 million. A total of 32 teams will compete in the tournament. They will be […]

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10.02.2026
Dinosaurs in Hytale | Complete Guide to the Dino Biome

Hytale’s first update after launch introduced a feature many players had been eagerly waiting for. Dinosaurs and the Dino Jungle, also known as the Ancient Jungle biome, have officially entered the game. This hidden region offers far more than just dangerous enemies. It contains rare loot, mysterious creatures, and the remains of a long forgotten […]

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10.02.2026
Callum Vinson will play Atreus in the God of War series

Prime Video has officially cast Callum Vinson as Atreus in its upcoming God of War series adaptation. The actor is known for his roles in Chucky and Long Bright River. In the series, Atreus is raised in a secluded forest cabin, largely cut off from the outside world and brought up by his mother Faye. […]

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10.02.2026
Rainwaker becomes a full-time Monte player

The Ukrainian organization Monte has announced that Alek “Rainwaker” Petrov has become a full-time player on its CS2 roster. The announcement was made on the club’s social media channels. Rainwaker replaced Gytis “ryu” Glušauskas in the lineup, who has moved to Astralis. The Bulgarian played five maps as a stand-in and recorded a 1.05 rating. […]

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10.02.2026
PMWC 2026 to be held as part of EWC — PUBG Mobile tournament roadmap unveiled

PUBG MOBILE Esports have presented the roadmap for esports events in 2026. It has been revealed that the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 will take place as part of the Esports World Cup. The tournament will run from August 6 to August 16 and will feature a $3 million prize pool. A total of 32 […]

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10.02.2026
The first trailer for the animated film “Minions and Monsters” has been released

Universal has unveiled the first trailer for the animated film “Minions and Monsters”, set in the Despicable Me universe. The trailer was shown during Super Bowl LX. The events of the third Minions movie will take place in 20th-century Hollywood, where the heroes accidentally awaken real monsters. Story-wise, it will be a direct continuation of […]

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10.02.2026
Discord introduces mandatory passport verification

Discord has officially announced that starting in March 2026 it will begin the global rollout of an age-verification system. The platform will automatically assign all accounts a “teen” status until users complete verification and prove that they are adults. Users who do not pass adult verification will lose access to servers and channels with age […]

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10.02.2026
IEM Kraków 2026 becomes the most popular non-Major tournament in Counter-Strike history

IEM Kraków 2026 has gone down in history as the most popular non-Major Counter-Strike tournament ever. The grand final in Kraków attracted record viewership for an event of this tier and firmly placed the tournament among the most-watched CS events of all time. In the championship match, Vitality defeated FURIA 3:1. Despite dropping the opening […]

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10.02.2026
Krafton Reveals Details of the PUBG Esports Season for 2026

Krafton has published the roadmap for PUBG esports tournaments in 2026. The company plans to increase both the number of matches and prize pools across the competitive scene. Four PUBG Global Series (PGS) tournaments are scheduled for this year, along with two regional series and several global events, including PUBG Nations Cup 2026, Esports World […]

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10.02.2026
Riot Games to Downsize 2XKO Development Team

Riot Games has announced that part of the development team behind the fighting game 2XKO will be reduced. The information was published on the company’s official website. The decision was made after the game failed to meet the company’s expected performance and success targets following its launch. Employees affected by the layoffs will either be […]

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