02.10.2026
How to Get Jimothy for Free in Fortnite

Fortnitemares 2026 has kicked off in Fortnite, bringing Halloween themed content to the island, including new locations and bosses inspired by popular franchises, as well as spooky items such as the Witch Broom. Among the event rewards, players can also unlock a free Sidekick named Jimothy. How to get Jimothy To unlock Jimothy, players need […]

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02.10.2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, A Plague Tale: Requiem and Seven More Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass on October 15

Microsoft is preparing another Xbox Game Pass catalog refresh. On October 15, nine games will be removed from the subscription service, including several notable releases. The biggest loss will be Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which became the standout game of 2025 and one of the most awarded releases in the history of the industry. The […]

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02.10.2026
Freddy Krueger Arrives in Fortnite: Where to Find the Boss, How to Defeat Him, and When to Expect the Skin

As part of the Fortnitemares 2026 Halloween event, a new boss — Freddy Krueger — has been added to Fortnite. Players can already battle the iconic character on the map and claim his Mythic weapon, although the full Outfit (skin) will arrive in the Item Shop a bit later. Freddy Krueger spawns randomly in the […]

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02.10.2026
T1 Esports Academy Wins the 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational

The LoL 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational tournament, which is an expansion of the ASCI series, has officially concluded. Organized by TJ Sports and Riot Games, the competition was held online with localization in South Korea from September 20 to October 2, 2026. The tournament featured 16 of the best tier-2 teams from five regions: […]

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02.10.2026
FIFAe World Cup 2026 Finals in Jeopardy Due to Security Crisis in Saudi Arabia

The main event of the FIFAe World Cup 2026 Rocket League tournament, scheduled to kick off on October 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, featuring 16 national teams, is in jeopardy. Several national associations are currently considering withdrawing from the event due to the rapid escalation of military conflicts in the Middle East. Among the countries […]

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02.10.2026
The Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 Starts Tomorrow: NAVI and Ukrainian Player Maynter Open the Tournament

The new Chinese esports tournament, the 2026 League of Legends Demacia Cup Global Invitational, will gather 12 top teams from the world's six major regions (LPL, LCK, LEC, LCS, LCP, and CBLOL) that failed to qualify for the 2026 World Championship. The competition will take place in China from October 3 to 17, 2026, in […]

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02.10.2026
Snappi ends his 20-year playing career and becomes HEROIC's head coach

Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer has officially ended his playing career, which lasted almost 20 years and spanned CS 1.6, CS:GO, and CS2. The 36-year-old Dane is starting a new chapter by taking over as the head coach of HEROIC. On the HLTV Confirmed podcast, Snappi explained that his individual statistics started to decline after the initial […]

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02.10.2026
TYLOO and XLG Become the First Teams to Exit VALORANT Champions Shanghai

Chinese rosters TYLOO and Xi Lai Gaming (XLG) became the first teams to leave the international VALORANT Champions Shanghai tournament. On October 1, both teams suffered defeats in their opening elimination matches against Team Liquid and Nongshim RedForce, respectively, concluding their tournament runs. Team Liquid defeated TYLOO 2-1 following an absolute rout on the decider […]

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02.10.2026
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat — The Story of a Return to the Zone

On October 2, 2009, Ukrainian studio GSC Game World released S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat — the third main game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series and a continuation of the story that began with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. After two previous games, the GSC team decided not to completely reinvent the series formula. Instead, the developers focused […]

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02.10.2026
Honor of Kings KPL Grand Finals 2026 Kicks Off with $10.5M Prize Pool

The King Pro League Grand Finals 2026, a massive esports tournament for the mobile MOBA Honor of Kings, runs from October 2 to November 14. Featuring 12 of the top Chinese teams—traditionally the strongest region in the game—the tournament boasts a prize pool of nearly $10.5 million. Tournament Format and Schedule The month-and-a-half-long event spans […]

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02.10.2026
IEM Cologne 2027 to Feature a 360-Degree Stage and an Expanded Four-Day Playoffs

ESL FACEIT Group has announced the first details for the IEM Cologne 2027 Counter-Strike tournament. For the first time in the event's prestigious history, the competition will take place on an innovative 360-degree stage. The tournament will run from August 4 to 15. It will feature 24 of the world's elite teams competing for the […]

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02.10.2026
ESL Pro League Season 24 Starts Tomorrow: 16 Teams to Compete for $1 Million

Tomorrow, October 3, ESL Pro League Season 24 — one of the main Counter-Strike 2 tournaments of the second half of the season — begins in Katowice, Poland. Over the course of nine days, 16 teams will compete for a total prize pool of $1 million. This year’s ESL Pro League will be held entirely […]

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02.10.2026
Capcom is working on Resident Evil without remakes of RE5 and RE6

Development on remakes for Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 is not currently underway. While speculation reignited following comments from executive producer Jun Takeuchi regarding the remake series catching up with the era of numbered titles, insider reports have pushed back against those claims. According to prominent insider Dusk Golem, who has a proven […]

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