05.05.2026
Control surpasses 6 million copies sold

In its financial report for Q1 2026, Remedy revealed that total sales of Control have surpassed 6 million copies. The company also reaffirmed that Control Resonant is still «on track» for a 2026 release. In its business review covering January to March 2026, Remedy highlighted Control’s long-term performance, promised infrastructure support for the failed co-op […]

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05.05.2026
007 First Light devs reveal story length

Representatives of Danish studio IO Interactive have shared new details about the spy action game 007 First Light, which is set to launch on May 27. In a conversation with popular content creator JorRaptor, the developers revealed the length of the story campaign focused on a young James Bond. According to them, completing the main […]

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05.05.2026
Xbox Game Pass will be expanded in May with Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, and other new titles

Microsoft has unveiled the list of changes coming to the Xbox Game Pass catalog in the first half of May. Most updates focus on expanding availability of existing titles across different tiers, but several major releases are also on the way. Notably, early access for the survival game Subnautica 2 begins on May 14, while […]

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05.05.2026
Player age statistics at the Ukrainian Championship in CS2 and Dota 2

The Ukrainian Championship in CS2 and Dota 2 once again proved that esports has no age limits. At the same tournament, 14-year-old newcomers just starting their journey competed alongside experienced players over the age of 30. In CS2, several young talents managed to reach the playoffs, including players from B8 Academy and AFU Enjoyers. Meanwhile […]

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05.05.2026
Resellers on eBay are making significant profits from reselling the Steam Controller

The new Steam Controller by Valve sold out in just 30 minutes, creating ideal conditions for scalpers. While some users managed to place orders, others encountered errors on Steam and are now forced to wait for restocks. Confirmed orders immediately appeared on eBay, where they are being successfully sold for up to $300. This represents […]

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05.05.2026
Rumor: collaboration between ATB and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl may end early

The joint promotion between the ATB supermarket chain and the developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is reportedly at risk of ending ahead of schedule. Due to high demand, many stores have already run out of collectible cards. Information has appeared on the social network X (Twitter) suggesting that in some stores, cashiers are […]

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05.05.2026
Luminosity Gaming and TSM are looking to acquire the 3DMAX roster

French team 3DMAX is currently in high demand — several organizations are interested in them, and it seems many of these are considering a return to CS, according to French insider KRL. Luminosity Gaming have recently been the subject of rumors about a possible return to CS, which they left in 2020. The roster is […]

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05.05.2026
UNBROKEN UA Season 2 kicks off — schedule for the first matches

Today marks the start of the second season of UNBROKEN UA in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Following a break, the organizers have announced the return of the competition featuring leading Ukrainian teams. All matches of the first round will be played in a BO1 format. Matchday schedule: The matches will be broadcast on the YouTube […]

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05.05.2026
Boars Gaming learn their group for MLBB European Championship Season 2, which offers a path to Esports World Cup 2026

Tournament operator SURGE Europe has revealed the group stage lineups for MLBB European Championship Season 2, along with the match schedule. In Group A, Ukrainian teams Boars Gaming, uNext, White Army, and VSG will compete. The other group features Extremely Slay, Light Cavalry, VIZION, and Ukrainian squad Bald Force. Group stage schedule Week 1 May […]

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05.05.2026
PGL Astana 2026 has announced the full team rosters for the event

On the official page of PGL Astana 2026, the full team rosters were published, along with the list of substitute players. Overall, there were no major surprises: most lineups remained stable, with changes mainly affecting substitute roles across a few organizations. Among the most notable details, HEROIC included Ukrainian player St0m4k in their reserve list […]

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