21.04.2026
The most interesting tricks from pro players showcased at IEM Rio 2026

IEM Rio 2026 was a tournament where many top teams gathered: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, NAVI, MOUZ. So these tricks from the best pro players can come in handy for you. A grenade setup by apEX on the pistol round on Overpass A grenade setup on Anubis by TeSeS A smoke from kyxsan for the B […]

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21.04.2026
Riot Games confirms return of Ascent to VALORANT map pool

Riot Games has announced that the map Ascent will return to the active VALORANT map pool. At the same time, Bind will be removed from the competitive rotation. The news was shared via the game’s official social media channels. The change will take effect with Patch 12.08. Ascent has been absent from the competitive pool […]

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21.04.2026
Users will need to verify their age to access chat on PlayStation

Sony will introduce mandatory age verification for PlayStation users to access voice and text chat. This was reported by Insider Gaming, citing emails received by PS users. The age verification process will be rolled out worldwide. If a player chooses not to verify their age, they will still be able to use other services but […]

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21.04.2026
FACEIT Season 7 has officially ended in all regions.

FACEIT Season 7 has officially concluded across all regions, marking the end of another competitive chapter. Players have already received their final ratings and rewards for their progress, and attention is now shifting to the upcoming season, which is expected to bring new changes. Results: As a reminder, Cache won the community poll on FACEIT

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21.04.2026
34-year-old oskar has ended his professional playing career

oskar has announced his retirement as a professional player and his transition into coaching. In his post on X, he said that looking back on his “turbulent career” and the mistakes he made along the way, he is still proud of his achievements, which exceeded his initial expectations. At the same time, he emphasized that […]

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21.04.2026
Officially: the streamer who slapped a player during a tournament has received a lifetime ban from ESIC

ESIC has announced a lifetime ban for German player Maurizio Weber following an incident at the CAGGTUS LEIPZIG Event. The reason was physical violence against another participant during the event, which was captured on video and quickly spread online. ESIC emphasized that such behavior is one of the most serious violations of its code, as […]

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21.04.2026
NAVI exit PGL Wallachia Season 8

NAVI lost to Team Spirit in the 1–2 bracket of the group stage at PGL Wallachia Season 8 in Dota 2. The match ended with a score of 1–2. Following this defeat, Natus Vincere were eliminated from the tournament. During the event, the team also lost to Xtreme Gaming (0–2) and Vici Gaming (1–2). NAVI […]

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21.04.2026
Insider reveals details about four new Overwatch heroes coming in 2026

Blizzard Entertainment continues its overhaul of Overwatch. With the launch of Season 2, a new hero — Sierra — was introduced. However, the developers don’t plan to stop there. An insider who previously revealed accurate information about Sierra and her abilities claims that Blizzard is planning to add four more heroes throughout 2026. That said, […]

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21.04.2026
BLAST spends several million dollars to run a single tournament, excluding the prize pool

BLAST Executive Producer Sebastian “Kuno” Gridhølt gave an interview to streamer Maurice “KheZu” Gutmann. He talked about how expensive and complex it is to run esports tournaments, especially in games like Dota 2. Gridhølt said that large international tournaments can cost “several million” dollars in total. He noted that while the prize pool may be […]

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21.04.2026
How to get Prize D-Spenser tokens in Mouse: P.I. For Hire

Right across from your office in Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a bar called Little & Big. Inside, you’ll find a locked machine — the Prize D-Spenser — which can only be opened using special prize tokens. You’ll need to collect 20 of these tokens to claim its reward. How to earn tokens: Playing “Baseball […]

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