02.07.2026
Kingdom Come: Deliverance board game officially announced

Czech Games has announced the development of a comprehensive board game based on Warhorse Studios' acclaimed RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Pre-orders are now open, with shipping expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027. Set in medieval Bohemia, the board game places players in the role of ordinary commoners who are free to forge […]

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02.07.2026
Astana to host the IESF World Esports Championship 2027

The International Esports Federation (IESF) has officially announced that Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host the World Esports Championship 2027. The announcement was made during the signing of the official Host Agreement for the federation's flagship international tournament. The trilateral agreement was signed by representatives of the International Esports Federation (IESF), the Ministry of […]

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02.07.2026
What are Eeyans, and why are they needed in Meccha Chameleon?

In Meccha Chameleon, there is an Eeyans system derived from the Japanese expression “Eeyan” (ええやん), which means “that’s great.” This feature appears during the Answer Check phase at the end of each round and allows players to rate other participants’ hiding spots. During this final phase, players can freely move around the map and inspect […]

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02.07.2026
PUBG Mobile × Naruto collaboration skins officially revealed

PUBG Mobile will receive its Version 4.5 update on July 9, headlined by a major collaboration with the iconic Naruto anime franchise. The developers have confirmed the addition of nine fully featured character skins, unique ninja abilities, and a brand-new themed game mode. Official teasers showcased highly detailed character models faithfully recreating their classic appearances […]

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02.07.2026
Cristiano Ronaldo stars in Esports World Cup 2026 promotional video

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has renewed his partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation, continuing as the Global Brand Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 26). The promotional video featuring Ronaldo was published on the event's official social media channels. As part of his role, Ronaldo will headline major promotional campaigns both […]

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02.07.2026
BLAST Slam VIII announced with a new format and expanded team lineup

Tournament organizer BLAST has officially announced BLAST Slam VIII for Dota 2, which will take place in October 2026. Details about the event were published on the tournament operator's official website. The tournament will feature 16 teams, up from previous editions. The online stage has been completely revamped and will now be played entirely in […]

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02.07.2026
Valve releases a small Dota 2 update focused on Dark Carnival fixes

During the night of July 2, Valve rolled out a small update for Dota 2. The patch primarily focuses on fixing various bugs related to both the game itself and the Dark Carnival event. List of fixes Dark Carnival General Items Heroes As a reminder, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will headline the PlayStation […]

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02.07.2026
Top Esports Matches to Watch on July 2: BO1 Marathon Continues at XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026

We've rounded up the top esports matches taking place on July 2. CS2 The second round of the group stage at XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 will be played today, featuring another full day of best-of-one (BO1) matches. Broadcast [EN] As a reminder, the Regular Cup Season 1 Dota 2 champions have already been crowned.

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02.07.2026
Monte left without a CS2 roster, Ukraine's PUBG national team announced, Sony to end game disc production — News Digest for July 1

We have prepared a digest of the top gaming and esports news for July 1, 2026. Luminosity returns to CS by signing Monte's core and lux as captain Ukraine's PUBG national team announced after receiving a direct invite to ENC 2026 Gizmy leaves Monte to become the new captain of 100 Thieves fnatic sign Ukrainian […]

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01.07.2026
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III headlines July PlayStation Plus lineup

Sony has announced the games that will become available for all PlayStation Plus subscribers starting July 7. The July lineup will include three titles: • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Cross Gen Bundle (PS4, PS5)The game will be the main highlight of the month. It includes a new story campaign, updated classic multiplayer maps, […]

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01.07.2026
Nintendo Assisting Rockstar With Possible GTA VI Switch 2 Port

Rumors about a possible Nintendo Switch 2 version of Grand Theft Auto VI have resurfaced online. While many analysts have questioned whether Rockstar’s massive project could run on Nintendo’s hybrid console, new reports suggest that work on such a port may actually be underway. Insider Nash Weedle claims that Rockstar has managed to overcome the […]

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01.07.2026
Xbox is testing a feature that converts physical games into digital licenses

According to The Verge, Microsoft is developing a new Disc to Digital feature that will allow Xbox users to turn their physical game copies into digital licenses. To use the feature, players will only need to insert a compatible disc, install the game, and launch it on their console. After that, they will receive a […]

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01.07.2026
Regular Cup S1 Dota 2 Champions Crowned

The playoff stage of the Regular Cup S1 Dota 2 tournament, organized by Core League, has concluded in both the First and Third Divisions. Chaihana: Reborn claimed the First Division title, while IGROKI emerged victorious in the Third Division. Both teams reached the grand finals through the lower bracket before completing impressive championship runs. As […]

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