09.06.2026
Anatoliy Trubin Receives a Gift from NAVI Ahead of IEM Cologne Major 2026

Ukrainian esports organization NAVI has presented a special gift to Anatoliy Trubin, the goalkeeper of the Ukraine national football team and Portuguese club S.L. Benfica. The footballer received the package ahead of NAVI’s participation in the season’s premier Counter-Strike 2 event, the IEM Cologne Major 2026. In a post on his social media accounts, Trubin […]

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09.06.2026
Valkyries’ Perfectionism and a 10-Minute Speedrun: Results of Day 10 of Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva

The tenth day of the group stage of the prestigious Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most remarkable match days of the season. Tournament operator ESEL recorded an evening filled with complete domination, one-sided victories, and record-fast esports speedruns. BOARS VALKYRIES 1:0 BRINGING BADS The opening […]

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09.06.2026
Nintendo Direct: All Announcements from the Summer Showcase

The June Nintendo Direct turned out to be incredibly generous in terms of announcements. The company delivered over an hour of presentations, confirming the development of long-awaited remakes, brand-new games, and a large number of ports of major hits for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. Major announcements and remakes The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina […]

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09.06.2026
Ukraine Dota 2 National Team Receives Direct Invite to Esports Nations Cup 2026

The organizers of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 have announced 16 national teams that received direct invitations to the Dota 2 competition. The Ukrainian national team has been included in the list of invited squads and will begin its journey at ENC 2026 without participating in regional qualifiers. Invited National Teams The final stage of […]

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09.06.2026
Monte Player on Reaching Stage 3 of IEM Cologne Major 2026: “After Really Terrible Results Against Tier-1 in Astana, We Didn’t Expect This”

Player of the Ukrainian organization Monte Aurimas 'Bymas' Pipiras commented after the team advanced to Stage 3 of IEM Cologne Major 2026. He noted that they did not expect such a result. “After really terrible results against tier-1 teams in Astana, we didn’t expect this. We were getting destroyed by teams like FURIA and G2 […]

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09.06.2026
Second “Boars Derby”: Schedule of Day 10 of Unbroken UA Season 2

The midpoint of the group stage is now behind us, and tensions are rising in the Unbroken UA Season 2 with new intensity. The organizers have revealed the schedule for the tenth match day, which promises to be one of the most exciting of the season. Ahead of us are four key matchups in a […]

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09.06.2026
Ukrainian Team Monte Enters Top 16 at IEM Cologne Major 2026

The roster of the Ukrainian organization Monte has advanced to Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. In the 2–2 bracket of Stage 2, Monte faced paiN Gaming in a decisive match for survival and a spot in Stage 3 of the tournament. The Ukrainian squad started strongly on the Brazilians’ map pick, winning […]

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09.06.2026
007 First Light Sequel Likely if Player Demand Remains Strong

Amazon’s Head of Gaming, Jeff Gattis, has suggested that a sequel to 007 First Light should happen, provided there is enough interest from players. Last week, fans were concerned after comments implied that a future James Bond game might not be developed by IO Interactive. Gattis has now clarified those remarks during an interview with […]

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09.06.2026
Dplus Head Coach “cvMax” Receives Official Warning for Inappropriate Remarks Following Road to MSI Elimination

Dplus League of Legends head coach Kim 'cvMax' Dae-ho has received an official warning from the organization’s management. The disciplinary action was issued in response to inappropriate comments with sexual undertones made during a post-match interview following the team’s elimination from the LCK Road to MSI. In the decisive match, Dplus lost to KT Rolster […]

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09.06.2026
Konami Launches New eFootball “JUST WATCHING?” Advertising Campaign Featuring Lionel Messi

Japanese company Konami has unveiled a new promotional video for its free-to-play football simulator eFootball. The star of the new television commercial, titled “JUST WATCHING?”, is long-time franchise ambassador and football legend Lionel Messi. The new campaign encourages fans to take the initiative and create their own memorable football moments using mobile devices or gaming […]

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09.06.2026
Jason Momoa Exits the Helldivers Movie

Jason Momoa has exited Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ upcoming film adaptation of Helldivers. The reason for his departure has not been officially disclosed, although reports suggest it may be related to the actor’s busy filming schedule. Despite losing its original lead star, the project remains in active development. Sony is currently searching for a […]

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09.06.2026
Jules Koundé Surprised Fans with the Console He Brought to the 2026 World Cup

French defender Jules Koundé, who plays for FC Barcelona and the France national football team, shared a photo of the gaming console he brought with him to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Rather than opting for a current-generation console or a high-end gaming laptop, Koundé chose to bring the legendary retro […]

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09.06.2026
Nintendo to Pay $40 Million Over Long Running Joy Con Drift Issue

Nintendo has agreed to pay approximately $40 million after French consumer protection authorities ruled that the company failed to properly inform customers about the long-standing Joy Con drift issue affecting some Nintendo Switch controllers. The Joy Con drift problem has been a source of controversy since the Nintendo Switch launched in 2017. Players around the […]

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