19.08.2026
Nigma Galaxy — The Main Sensation of The International 2026: The Journey from Underdogs to Title Contenders

Nigma Galaxy has become the biggest revelation of this year's Dota 2 world championship, The International 2026, held in Shanghai. After a prolonged slump during the 2025-2026 competitive season, the team unexpectedly finished the group stage with an impressive 4-1 record, securing a direct ticket to the playoffs. Throughout the year, the team went through […]

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19.08.2026
Woxic on Aurora Reaching the EWC Playoffs, the Language Barrier, and the Turkish Fans' Reaction

Team Aurora locked in a playoff spot at the Esports World Cup after overcoming M80 and JiJieHao following an opening loss to BIG. After the decisive match, team sniper Özgür "woxic" Eker spoke to HLTV about returning to an international roster, working with the captain, and the community's reaction to the team changes. woxic emphasized […]

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19.08.2026
The Blood of Dawnwalker PC System Requirements Revealed

Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco have revealed the PC system requirements for The Blood of Dawnwalker. The open world action RPG is scheduled to launch on September 3, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The game will require at least 16 GB of RAM and 60 GB of free SSD storage across […]

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19.08.2026
Xbox Is Preparing a Major Announcement for Gamescom 2026

Xbox may be preparing a surprise for Gamescom 2026. Well known insider NateTheHate recently claimed that the company is planning to reveal a new game during the event. According to him, the project is a new entry in an existing franchise, although he has yet to fully confirm whether it will definitely appear at Gamescom. […]

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19.08.2026
Xbox Game Pass Gets a New Wave of Games for the Second Half of August

Microsoft has revealed the second wave of August additions to Xbox Game Pass. Several new titles are coming to the subscription service over the next few weeks, including Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, and Blood Dungeon. Some of the games will also be available on Game Pass from day one. […]

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19.08.2026
12 Years Ago, Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition Was Released — The Complete Edition of the Legendary RPG

On August 19, 2014, Blizzard Entertainment released Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. This was not just another re-release of Diablo III, but actually an updated and significantly expanded version of the game that combined the original campaign and the massive Reaper […]

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19.08.2026
Trackmania Tournament at Esports World Cup 2026 Kicks Off Today in Paris

Today, August 19, marks the beginning of a major Trackmania tournament as part of the massive Esports World Cup 2026 series. The competition is held offline in Paris and will run until August 22. A total of 32 top players from around the world will compete for a solid prize pool of $500,000 USD. The […]

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19.08.2026
League of Legends Hall of Legends: All Inductees from Faker to Caps (2024-2026)

Since the establishment of the Hall of Legends in 2024, Riot Games has annually honored players who have forever made their mark on League of Legends esports history. To date, three iconic esports athletes have received this highest honor: Faker, Uzi, and Caps. Both active and former players who have competed in Tier 1 leagues […]

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19.08.2026
80% of Western Developers Plan to Enter the Chinese Market Despite Lacking Understanding of its Specifics

China remains one of the most profitable gaming markets in the world, generating up to $50 billion in annual revenue and boasting over 700 million gamers (70% of whom prefer mobile games). Despite this massive potential, a new study by the distribution platform Rokky has revealed significant knowledge gaps among Western developers, 80% of whom […]

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19.08.2026
Massive Charity Event Orcfall 3.0 Launched: Goal is 6.7 Million UAH fThe massive charity event Orcfall 3.0 has launched: target — 6.7 million UAH for the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine"Azov"

On August 12, esports figure Ghostik launched the largest charity event of the series—Orcfall 3.0, which was in preparation for several months. The project's main goal is to raise 6.7 million UAH for a separate special purpose detachment of the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine"Azov" and the special purpose reconnaissance detachment of […]

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19.08.2026
G2 Coach Explains Replacing SunPayus with r1nkle: Team Lacked Aggression

The European squad G2 reached the playoffs of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, which became the first tournament for the team after signing Ukrainian AWPer Artem "r1nkle" Moroz. Head coach Eetu "sAw" Saha spoke about the reasons for the roster change and the adaptation of the new player. According to the coach, the […]

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19.08.2026
FURIA's Women's CS2 Roster Moves to VALORANT in Full

On August 17, 2026, all five players of the Brazilian organization FURIA's women's roster announced a joint transition from Counter-Strike 2 to VALORANT. The team retained its current lineup and plans to continue competing on the professional scene, targeting participation in the Game Changers women's tournament series in the 2027 season. The main reason for […]

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19.08.2026
Esports Nations Cup Postponed, "Mortal Kombat": How the Game Conquered the Big Screen, EWC 2026 in CS2: the playoffs begin – August 18 News Digest

Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 18, 2026, for its readers. S-Tier CrossFire Tournament Kicks Off in Paris at Esports World Cup 2026 with a $2M Prize Pool An S-Tier offline CrossFire tournament is taking place in Paris from August 18 to 22, 2026, as part of the Esports World Cup 2026 […]

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