02.07.2026
NAVI Junior Fall to Joblife and Exit VCL EMEA: Stage 3

NAVI Junior have been eliminated from VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 3, finishing the tournament in 5th–6th place. NAVI's academy roster lost to Joblife 1–2 in the lower bracket quarterfinals (7:13 on Pearl, 13:6 on Breeze, and 13:15 on Ascent). The defeat resulted in the team's elimination from the tournament. At VCL EMEA: Stage 3, […]

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02.07.2026
Possible Price for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Appears Online

A listing for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has appeared on PlayAsia, showing a price of $59.99. Nintendo has not officially confirmed the game's price, so the listing could still be a placeholder. If the leaked price is accurate, it may offer a clue about the remake's overall scope. Nintendo's major first […]

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02.07.2026
Developers Reveal New Details About the Revelations DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages

id Software has revealed new details about Revelations, the first and likely only expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages, which launches on July 7. The information was shared by DOOM game director Hugo Martin and id Software studio director Marty Stratton during an interview with IGN. According to the developers, the DLC will take around […]

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02.07.2026
Esports World Cup Foundation expands Sony partnership for Esports World Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced an expanded multi-division partnership with Sony Group for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026), which will take place in Paris, France. The new agreement builds on the collaboration established during EWC 2025. Under the expanded partnership, multiple technology and entertainment divisions of the Sony conglomerate […]

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02.07.2026
Ukraine's eFootball Console national team exits Nations League Week 3

Ukraine's eFootball Console national team concluded its Nations League Week 3 campaign after being eliminated in the second round of the lower bracket. Ukraine began the playoffs with a 2-1 victory over Georgia. The individual match scores were 2-1, 0-1, and 1-0, securing the series win and a place in the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals, […]

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02.07.2026
BLAST reports first annual profit after years of losses

Tournament organizer BLAST has published its 2025 financial report, confirming that the company has returned to profitability after several years of operating losses. BLAST recorded a consolidated net profit of €411,000, marking a significant milestone driven by international expansion and the stabilization of its business model. During 2025, BLAST's global revenue increased by 39.5% year-over-year, […]

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02.07.2026
Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 group stage announced

The organizers of the Esports World Cup 2026 have revealed the Dota 2 group stage draw. The tournament's 24 teams have been divided into four groups of six. The winner of each group will advance directly to the playoffs. Teams finishing 2nd through 4th will compete in the Survival Stage, where the top four teams […]

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02.07.2026
Domino's UK mocks PlayStation's move away from physical game discs

The UK division of Domino's Pizza has published a tongue-in-cheek "official statement" announcing that it will stop producing physical pizzas in favor of "digital" ones. The post humorously references Sony's decision to gradually phase out physical game discs for PlayStation. The parody was shared on the company's official social media channels, poking fun at the […]

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02.07.2026
Jimpphat parts ways with MOUZ

German esports organization MOUZ has officially announced the departure of Finnish CS2 player Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo. The news was confirmed through the organization's social media channels. Jimpphat had been moved to the inactive roster in April 2026 during MOUZ's roster rebuild, alongside former in-game leader Ludvig "Brollan" Brolin. The Finnish rifler began his journey with […]

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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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