17.06.2026
Microsoft Reveals Second Wave of Xbox Game Pass Games for June 2026

Microsoft has revealed the second wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2026. Over the next two weeks, subscribers will gain access to EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and several other games. New additions to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass: Games leaving Xbox […]

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17.06.2026
Massive Layoffs Could Hit the Gaming Industry This Summer, Affecting Bungie, Bethesda, BioWare, id Software and Quantic Dream

The gaming industry has become familiar with workforce reductions in recent years, but this summer could bring one of the most significant waves of layoffs yet. While much of the attention is currently focused on the situation surrounding Xbox and its studios, other major companies may also be preparing for difficult decisions. Earlier this spring, […]

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17.06.2026
Pokémon Champions Launches on Mobile Devices

Pokémon Champions officially launched on mobile devices on June 17. The free-to-play title is focused entirely on competitive Pokémon battles, and all official tournaments are now held within the game. Alongside the mobile release, developers rolled out update v1.1.0, introducing 11 new Mega Evolutions. The update also revealed the abilities of these forms, including two […]

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17.06.2026
Sony Releases New Trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Sony Pictures has unveiled a new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland in the lead role. The latest joint project from Sony and Marvel Studios is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 31. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film takes place four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way […]

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17.06.2026
Falcons VEGA secure a triumphant double victory, FUT Esports showcase veteran composure: Unbroken UA Season 2 Day 12 recap

The twelfth match day of the second season of the Unbroken UA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league delivered plenty of drama and a true test of endurance for the participants. The stars of the evening were the players of Falcons VEGA, who secured two victories. Meanwhile, it was a difficult night for Boars Valkyries as […]

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17.06.2026
The number of partnered teams in VCT regions will be reduced to eight in 2027

Riot Games has finalized the number of partnered organizations in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) ecosystem for the next two seasons. According to sources cited by Sheep Esports, the new two-year cycle will reduce the number of partners in each region from ten to eight. Despite the reduction, partner status will continue to provide significant […]

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17.06.2026
Brazilian court fines Riot, Valve, Ubisoft, and several other gaming giants $58.4 million over loot boxes

The First Court for Children and Youth of Brazil’s Federal District has ordered major technology companies and video game publishers to pay a combined fine of 298 million Brazilian reais (approximately $58.4 million). The ruling follows public civil lawsuits filed by the National Association of Child and Adolescent Protection Centers (ANCED). The court found that […]

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17.06.2026
ZywOo on the loss against 9z: "It was a good slap in the face for us – we realized we needed to wake up"

Vitality's sniper Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut gave an interview to Players ahead of the CS2 IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs. Let's start with the group stage game against 9z. How did it go? Why did you lose, and what went wrong? Obviously, we lost the game against 9z, and from our side, we didn't play well […]

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17.06.2026
9z's Luchov on Preparing for FURIA and Believing in a Major Victory

9z player Luciano Luchov Herrera gave an interview to Players ahead of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 playoffs. The esports athlete discussed their journey to the playoffs and shared his expectations for the upcoming match against FURIA. Hello Luchov, congratulations on making it to the playoffs! You have reached a very advanced stage of […]

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17.06.2026
The trailer for Overwatch Season 3 Into the Tiger’s Den has launched

The new trailer for Overwatch Season 3 titled Into the Tiger’s Den has launched a season that sends players into a city balancing beauty and collapse, where neon lights cut through smoke while old grudges, criminal empires, and rising ambitions grow beneath the surface. At the center is Shion, leader of the Hashimoto Clan and […]

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17.06.2026
The Phoenix Arms esports-themed pub to open in London ahead of the VALORANT Masters final

Riot Games has announced the opening of The Phoenix Arms, the first esports-themed pub of its kind, ahead of the final matches of VALORANT Masters London 2026. The venue will operate from June 19 to June 21 at Hackney Bridge in East London. Entry will be free for all visitors, while popular British content creator […]

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17.06.2026
Ubisoft reports The Crew Motorfest reaches 10 million players

Ubisoft has announced that The Crew Motorfest has reached a milestone of 10 million players when combining total sales, subscription users, and free weekend participants. The company thanked the community and stated: "10 million players. Thank you to everyone who has made The Crew Motorfest what it is today.Beyond this incredible milestone, it’s great to […]

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17.06.2026
Black Myth: Wukong surpassed Elden Ring in the speed of reaching 30 million global sales

According to a document recently published by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, Black Myth: Wukong has surpassed 30 million copies sold. The milestone was achieved considerably faster than Elden Ring, which required more than three years to reach the same figure. While the game was a massive success in China, […]

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