02.06.2026
Valve Threatened to Remove Rainbow Six Siege from Steam Over Pricing Dispute with Ubisoft

Valve maintains tight control over a significant portion of the PC gaming market through its Steam platform. Its dominant position has allowed the company to preserve a de facto monopoly, remaining far ahead of competing storefronts and launchers. While lawsuits against Valve have become increasingly common, a new Bloomberg report has revealed just how aggressively […]

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02.06.2026
Bamb1ni on Boars' Goal at PMGO S1: “The Minimum Goal Is to Reach the Finals — Otherwise, There’s No Point in Coming Here”

PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1 kicks off today, marking the first major PUBG Mobile tournament of the season. Ukrainian organization Boars Gaming will be among the participants. Ahead of the event, Players spoke with the team’s coach, Dmytro "Bamb1ni" Kuzmenko. How would you assess the team's preparation for the tournament? What were your […]

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02.06.2026
Top Esports Matches on June 2: IEM Cologne Major 2026 and PMGO 2026 S1 Kick Off

We've gathered the top esports matches taking place on June 2. CS2 Today marks the start of the biggest CS2 tournament of the first half of the year — IEM Cologne Major 2026. 13:30 | M80 vs Lynn Vision13:30 | SINNERS vs FlyQuest14:30 | B8 vs TYLOO14:30 | MIBR vs THUNDER dOWNUNDER15:30 | GamerLegion vs […]

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01.06.2026
All Teams Qualified for VALORANT EWC 2026 Confirmed — NAVI Miss Out on the Tournament

The regional qualifiers for the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 have concluded, finalizing the list of all 16 teams that will compete at the event. Directly Invited Teams Teams Qualified Through Regional Qualifiers The VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 will take place from July 2 to July 12 in Paris, France, featuring a $2 million […]

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01.06.2026
Esports Foundation to Invest €250 Million in Hosting Esports World Cup in Paris

It has recently been announced that, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Esports Foundation has relocated the Esports World Cup 2026 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Paris, France. Now it has been revealed that the Esports Foundation will invest approximately €250 million into organizing and hosting the event in Paris. The […]

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01.06.2026
Announcement of Day 8 of Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva

Tournament operator ESEL has revealed the schedule for the eighth match day of the group stage of the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. This evening, fans can look forward to two highly competitive matchups that could significantly impact the standings ahead of the playoff stage. Match Schedule (Kyiv […]

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01.06.2026
Subnautica 2 Inventory Expansion Guide

Inventory space disappears quickly in Subnautica 2, especially during the early hours when players constantly collect crafting materials, tools, and consumables. Fortunately, there are several ways to make inventory management much easier once you unlock extra storage and permanent upgrades. One of the best early-game solutions is using Portable Lockers. These containers provide 15 extra […]

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01.06.2026
Organizers of the Parken Challenger Championship Series Begin Bankruptcy Proceedings

New Breed Agency ApS, the company behind the Parken Challenger Championship series for Counter-Strike 2, has announced that it has entered bankruptcy proceedings. The information was shared through the tournament operator’s official social media channels. According to the company's statement, its representatives spent the past several months actively seeking additional funding in an effort to […]

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01.06.2026
Ukrainian Esports Federation Reveals Schedule for Stage 3 of the Ukrainian Dota 2 and CS2 Championship

The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has announced the schedule for Stage 3 of the Ukrainian Championship in Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2. The information was published on the federation's social media channels. Like the previous stages, Stage 3 will be held entirely online and will consist of open qualifiers, a group stage, and playoffs. Each […]

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01.06.2026
Stop Killing Games: Gamer Protection Bill Passes First Vote in California

A new effort to preserve access to purchased video games after their official support ends has cleared its first major hurdle in the United States. The Protect Our Games Act was approved by the California Assembly with a 43-16 vote and will now advance to the California State Senate for further consideration. Backed by the […]

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