01.07.2026
Regular Cup S1 Dota 2 Champions Crowned

The playoff stage of the Regular Cup S1 Dota 2 tournament, organized by Core League, has concluded in both the First and Third Divisions. Chaihana: Reborn claimed the First Division title, while IGROKI emerged victorious in the Third Division. Both teams reached the grand finals through the lower bracket before completing impressive championship runs. As […]

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01.07.2026
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 Spreckelsen to its CS2 roster. He joins from Monte and will take on the in-game leader (IGL) role in his new team. Within 100 Thieves, the British player will assume captain duties from Håvard "rain" Nygaard. The Norwegian veteran will […]

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01.07.2026
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 a livestream hosted by Dmitry Droog Chumachenko. The roster will compete at the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The team was assembled by Vadym ALREIN Lyovin, coach of NAVI and the national squad. The roster includes two NAVI players — Anton […]

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01.07.2026
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 local Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments. The decision was made following repeated complaints from visitors about poor personal hygiene among some participants, as well as improper use of the venue’s restrooms. The store’s administration addressed players via its Discord server, stating that hygiene-related […]

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01.07.2026
ESL Announce IEM Brazil 2027

Tournament organizer ESL has officially announced that an Intel Extreme Masters event will be held in Brazil in 2027. The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 3 to May 9, while the host city will be revealed at a later date. The event will follow the traditional IEM format and feature a $1 […]

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01.07.2026
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 its Xbox division. At least five internal studios are said to be at risk of closure, including Arkane Studios, the developer behind the upcoming action game Marvel's Blade. According to The Verge journalist Tom Warren, citing his own sources, Microsoft […]

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01.07.2026
fnatic Sign Ukrainian Player cairne

Esports organization fnatic has announced the signing of Artem "cairne" Mushynskyi to its CS2 roster. The announcement was made on the club's official website. cairne previously played for Ninjas in Pyjamas, where he delivered inconsistent results after impressing with TNL/Inner Circle during the 2025 season. With this move, fnatic now field an entirely Ukrainian CS2 […]

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01.07.2026
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 hotel lobby, at floor entrances, and in corridors, large themed installations and character statues from Diablo have been placed. The rooms themselves feature unique decorations, wall art, and even a full gaming setup with a PC pre-installed with Diablo IV. […]

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01.07.2026
jL Leaves NAVI and Becomes a Free Agent

Lithuanian professional CS2 player Justinas "jL" Lekavičius has officially parted ways with NAVI and is now a free agent. The announcement was made by the organization on its social media channels. jL joined NAVI at the end of June 2023. During his time with the team, Lekavičius helped secure numerous titles, including the organization's most […]

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01.07.2026
Sony to End Production of Physical Discs for New PlayStation Games in 2028

Sony has announced that it will completely discontinue the production of physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. The announcement was published on the official PlayStation Blog. According to Sony, the decision reflects the natural shift in consumer preferences and broader entertainment industry trends, where demand for digital media has significantly […]

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01.07.2026
Night School Studio Releases Interactive Horror Game Unhinged on Netflix

Night School Studio has released its interactive horror game Unhinged on Netflix, created with involvement from directors David Fincher and Zach Cregger. To play, users need to find the game on Netflix through a TV or computer and scan a QR code with their smartphone. The phone works as the controller, allowing players to use […]

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01.07.2026
Konami officially confirms multiple endings for Silent Hill: Townfall

Konami has officially confirmed that Silent Hill: Townfall will feature multiple endings. According to the developers, each conclusion will be shaped by the choices players make throughout the game, with those decisions leaving a lasting emotional impact even after the story ends. «In case you missed it, multiple endings are confirmed for SILENT HILL: Townfall. […]

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01.07.2026
Ukrainian SAND surpasses 200,000 players during its first week after release

Ukrainian extraction shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie attracted more than 200,000 players in just one week after launching in early access. The project developed by Lviv based studio Hologryph and Kyiv based team TowerHaus also achieved a strong peak player count shortly after release. The developers shared the first results and future plans for the […]

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