05.05.2026
Registration for teams is now open for The International 2026

This year, The International 2026 in Dota 2 returns to China. The tournament will take place in August, and preparations have already begun with an updated participant registration system. All teams wishing to take part in the tournament must complete official registration on the designated website. The process consists of several stages. First, a team […]

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05.05.2026
HEROIC leave the professional Dota 2 scene

The esports organization HEROIC has announced the closure of its Dota 2 division. Despite notable competitive success and growth of its fan base, the club’s management decided to exit the discipline due to financial unprofitability. The statement noted that, despite all the club’s efforts, the financial results were unsatisfactory, making it impossible to maintain the […]

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05.05.2026
Top esports matches on May 5: Ukraine’s eFootball Mobile national team begins FIFAe World Cup 2026 qualifiers

We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on May 5. eFootball Mobile Today, May 5, the European qualification for the FIFAe World Cup 2026 kicks off, with Ukraine set to compete. Our national team will play four matches. Match schedule: Broadcasts are expected on the official YouTube channel of the Ukrainian Association of Football, […]

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04.05.2026
Valve launches sales of Steam Controller 2

The controller is already available in multiple regions. It is priced higher than most competing devices, but bloggers and analysts say it is worth the cost. In the US, it is priced at $99, while in Europe it costs €99. Official sales in Ukraine have not yet been announced. The gamepad received two square trackpads […]

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04.05.2026
Steam launches major Star Wars sale for May the 4th

Steam has kicked off a large-scale Star Wars franchise sale to celebrate Star Wars Day, offering players significant discounts across a wide range of titles. The promotion runs until May 7, although some deals will expire earlier. The sale includes both classic games and modern hits, giving players plenty of options to choose from. «May […]

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04.05.2026
Forza Horizon 6 goes gold and is set to launch on May 19 without delays

The arcade racer Forza Horizon 6 is one of the most anticipated games of 2026. The new entry in the iconic series will take players to Japan for the first time, delivering major technical, visual, and gameplay improvements. The game is scheduled to launch on May 19 with no delays. Microsoft and Playground Games have […]

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04.05.2026
EVO Japan sets a record, Russian propaganda returns to Steam — news digest for May 4

The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for May 4, 2026. Boars Gaming takes first place at PMCO WEU 2026 Knockout Stage EVO Japan 2026 sets a Guinness World Record for Street Fighter 6 Harley-Davidson to appear in PUBG: Battlegrounds and PUBG Mobile Russian propaganda game “93, Kuindzhi” appears on […]

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04.05.2026
ESL will host ESL Pro League Season 25 in Saudi Arabia

ESL have officially revealed additional details for ESL Pro League Season 25 — the second ESL Pro Tour event of 2027. The tournament will take place from March 6 to 14 in Saudi Arabia and will feature 16 teams competing on LAN, with the top 8 advancing to the playoffs in front of a live […]

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04.05.2026
Hulk and Black Panther join the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls roster — new trailer details

During the EVO Japan 2026 festival in Tokyo, a new trailer for the upcoming fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls was revealed. The video confirmed the addition of Hulk and Black Panther as playable characters, forming part of a new team called The Fighting Avengers. The role of Black Panther is taken on by Shuri, […]

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04.05.2026
EA Sports and Visa announce multi-year partnership across FC and College Football games

Publisher Electronic Arts and Visa have signed a multi-year agreement that will bring new in-game rewards, exclusive content, and real-world activations to players of the EA Sports FC and EA Sports College Football franchises. The companies stated that the partnership will focus on creating organic, premium content designed to enhance the gaming experience without disrupting […]

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