29.04.2026
“Not a big deal, I see it on my body every day,” - s1mple reacted to the removal of his graffiti on the updated de_cache

The legendary clutch by s1mple, which the graffiti was created to commemorate, has been removed in the updated version of the Cache map for CS2. The graffiti honored his iconic moment at ESL One Cologne 2016. It was there that the Ukrainian pulled off two невероятные no-scopes in a 1v2 situation, delivering one of the […]

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29.04.2026
PUBG to Remove Random Map Selection

The developers of PUBG: Battlegrounds have revealed upcoming changes arriving after scheduled server maintenance on May 13. Currently, regions such as North America, South America, Europe, and Russia use a random map selection system. The developers previously explained that this approach helped matches start faster and reduced the number of bots. However, they acknowledged that […]

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29.04.2026
NAVI Suspend NAVI Junior Dota 2 Roster

Ukrainian esports organization Natus Vincere (NAVI) has announced the decision to pause its academy roster in Dota 2. The club shared the update عبر its social media channels. Since its formation, the roster managed to win the UESF Ukrainian Championship 2026 Stage 1. However, the team struggled to achieve consistent results in European online tournaments, […]

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29.04.2026
Hatred’s Reckoning Event Goes Live in Overwatch

Blizzard Entertainment has announced the launch of the themed event Overwatch x Hatred’s Reckoning in Overwatch 2, running from April 28 to May 18. Inspired by the universe of Diablo, the collaboration introduces new cosmetics, the return of classic skins, and an updated rewards system. At the core of the update are five new legendary […]

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29.04.2026
Study: Playing League of Legends May Improve Brain Function

A new study by researchers from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China suggests that playing League of Legends can enhance brain function, with some effects lasting up to 10 weeks after gameplay. The researchers conducted a 30-week study comparing League of Legends with the strategy card game Legends of the Three Kingdoms. […]

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29.04.2026
Basic Grenades on Cache by AiyvaN

On the night of April 29, Valve brought back the legendary map Cache to Counter-Strike 2. Considering that Cache is one of the most beloved maps in the CS community and was a long-time staple of the competitive pool in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, it’s likely we’ll soon see it return to the professional CS2 scene. […]

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29.04.2026
Brazilian Company Releases Super Mario-Themed Coffins

Brazilian funeral company Bignotto has unveiled an unofficial collaboration inspired by the universe of Super Mario. The company introduced a line of coffins designed in the style of iconic Mario characters. Each model reflects the color scheme of specific characters: To distinguish between the designs, each coffin features a separate wooden plaque with the name […]

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29.04.2026
MrBeast Donates Mobile Clinic to Support Ukrainians

Famous YouTuber MrBeast, together with students from the BUILD program at Texas A&M University, has launched a special project that transforms shipping containers into fully equipped medical clinics. These mobile clinics are delivered to communities that need them most. One of these clinics has been sent to Ukraine. The news was revealed in the blogger’s […]

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29.04.2026
Take-Two CEO Hints at Possible Return of L.A. Noire

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has suggested that the L.A. Noire franchise could make a comeback in the future. Speaking at a developer event in Las Vegas, Zelnick confirmed that the company is considering doing more with the series. «We’re broadly looking at doing something in the future with all of our intellectual property», — […]

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29.04.2026
Fortnite Leak Reveals New Details About Potential Overwatch Crossover

New Fortnite leaks have surfaced, shedding light on the rumored Overwatch crossover and hinting at its possible release window in the battle royale. The collaboration is expected to introduce several skins inspired by some of the hero shooter’s most iconic characters. The crossover has already surprised fans of both franchises. Earlier leaks suggested that four […]

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