29.04.2026
Top Esports Matches on April 29: NAVI Debut at BLAST Rivals and LoL Clash for Riyadh

Here are the key esports matches to watch on April 29. Counter-Strike 2 North American tournaments are back as BLAST Rivals S1 2026 kicks off today in Counter-Strike 2. Match schedule: Broadcast [EN] League of Legends The upper bracket quarterfinals begin in the closed qualifier for the Esports World Cup 2026 in League of Legends. […]

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29.04.2026
First Tournament for Ukraine’s Rocket League National Team

Ukraine’s national team in Rocket League finished second in their group at the FIFAe Nations League 2026: Europe Week 1, securing a spot in the playoffs. Their opening match came against the reigning world champions. The two games played out very differently — the first was a one-sided loss, while in the second Ukraine had […]

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29.04.2026
ARC Raiders & VALORANT Updates, GamerLegion Controversy — April 28 News Digest

Here’s a roundup of the key stories from April 28, 2026. VALORANT Patch 12.08: Ascension Mode and Ascent Return Major Riven Tides Update Released for ARC Raiders B8 Launches Second Academy Roster S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Exhibition Opens at Chornobyl Museum HLTV Investigates GamerLegion Internal Issues

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29.04.2026
Cache officially returns to Counter-Strike

The update for Counter-Strike 2 brings a number of targeted but important changes, affecting both gameplay and technical aspects. The spotlight is on the return of one of the community’s favorite maps, Cache, along with updates to classic locations, bug fixes, and minor improvements to animations and sound. Developers at Valve continue to steadily refine […]

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28.04.2026
NAVI Defeat Galions in Their First Match at the EWC 2026 LoL Qualifier

Natus Vincere secured a victory over Galions in the opening round of the Esports World Cup 2026 qualifier for League of Legends. The match ended with a confident 2:0 scoreline. In the second round of the qualifier, NAVI will face GIANTX. The match is scheduled for April 29 at 18:00 (Kyiv time). Following the loss, […]

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28.04.2026
HLTV conducted an investigation into internal scandals within the GamerLegion organization

A HLTV investigation, based on conversations with nearly two dozen former players and staff members, describes serious internal issues within the German esports organization GamerLegion. Among the main allegations are delayed salary and prize money payments, contract-related disputes, as well as a toxic work culture that, according to sources, developed over years and became especially […]

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28.04.2026
Red Bull Launches Coded Cleats: Football on the Pitch and Console at the Same Time

Red Bull has announced a new competition format called Red Bull Coded Cleats, combining real-world football with digital gameplay in EA Sports FC. The event will debut in Dallas on June 5–6, 2026. The main goal of the initiative is to bring traditional sports and gaming closer together by creating a unified match format where […]

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28.04.2026
BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026: Prize Pool, Tournament Format, and Participants

BLAST Rivals S1 2026 (also known as BLAST Premier Rivals Fort Worth 2026) is the first Rivals series tournament of 2026. The tournament takes place from April 29 to May 3, 2026 in Fort Worth, United States. The group stage (April 29–30) is held in a studio setting without a live audience, while the playoffs […]

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28.04.2026
A streamer played League of Legends using a racing steering wheel

Streamer Dumbs managed to set up and play League of Legends using a racing wheel. The setup process took him around 12 hours. For the experiment, he chose Rammus. Thanks to the champion’s ability to move quickly around the map and knock up enemies, Rammus turned out to be a perfect fit for the idea. […]

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28.04.2026
VALORANT Patch 12.08: New Ascension Mode and the Return of Ascent

The developers of VALORANT have unveiled Patch 12.08, focusing on expanding gameplay variety and rotating the map pool. The main highlights of the update are the launch of the limited-time Skirmish: Ascension mode and the long-awaited return of one of the game’s classic maps. Rewards: As players climb the ladder, they will be able to […]

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