17.03.2026
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium add new games including Persona 5 Royal and Blasphemous 2

Subscribers of the higher-tier PlayStation Plus plans can now access a fresh lineup of games that includes both fast-paced titles and more challenging hardcore experiences. The PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalog has been updated with seven new titles. Among them, the standout is the popular RPG Persona 5 Royal, available in two editions, along […]

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17.03.2026
Cyberpunk 2077 to get PlayStation 5 Pro update with PSSR 2 support

Another developer has confirmed that it is working on adding support for the latest PSSR 2 upscaling technology for PlayStation 5 Pro to its game. This time the focus is on the iconic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, which has often been used to showcase cutting edge technical capabilities. CD Projekt RED is preparing a dedicated update […]

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17.03.2026
Resident Evil Requiem sets franchise record with 6 million copies sold in 16 days

Capcom has announced another major milestone for Resident Evil Requiem. The game has sold over 6 million copies in just 16 days after release. The ninth main entry in the iconic zombie series has become the fastest selling title in the franchise. The previous record holder was the highly acclaimed Resident Evil 4 remake. This […]

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17.03.2026
New trailer for the anime “Sekiro: No Defeat” released, premiere date announced

Streaming service Crunchyroll has released the second trailer for the long-awaited anime adaptation of the hit game from FromSoftware — “Sekiro: No Defeat”. After the first announcement at Gamescom 2025, fans have finally received more details about the project. In the new trailer, viewers can see the first scenes of the battle against Genichiro Ashina, […]

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17.03.2026
USA Esports launched in the United States — organization aims for federal recognition and to unify the national esports ecosystem

The creation of USA Esports has been announced in the United States. It is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to obtain official National Governing Body (NGB) status from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The project aims to create a national structure similar to USA Basketball or U.S. Soccer, giving the esports industry […]

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17.03.2026
Ukrainian club Leo has announced an experimental “5+2” roster for CS2

Ukrainian club LEO has officially announced a transition to an experimental “5 + 2” roster model, which предусматриє using two different lineup variations for online tournaments and LAN events. This approach will allow the team to develop more effectively in the VRS ranking and adapt more flexibly to different competitive conditions. One of the reasons […]

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17.03.2026
NVIDIA unveils DLSS 5 technology

NVIDIA has introduced the new DLSS 5 (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology. The company promises to bring game visuals closer to photorealism by using the capabilities of the upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards. The technology uses an AI model to completely rethink lighting and materials in a scene.It analyzes color data and motion vectors to […]

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17.03.2026
Team Heretics and Maysun sign multi-year partnership focused on health in esports

Esports organization Team Heretics has announced a multi-year partnership with Swiss startup Maysun, which specializes in health and performance. The goal of the collaboration is to introduce a professional medical infrastructure into the competitive process. The agreement aims to shift the focus from short-term results to sustainable long-term excellence, providing players with structured support in […]

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17.03.2026
Main esports matches on March 17: Group B plays at First Stand Tournament 2026

We have collected the main esports matches that will take place on March 17. League of Legends The First Stand Tournament 2026 continues in São Paulo, Brazil. Today the matches of Group B will begin. Match schedule Broadcast [EN] Reminder: the Hitman TV series has been officially cancelled.

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16.03.2026
FaZe Clan have removed NEO as the head coach of their Counter-Strike 2 roster.

The legendary Pole, who even won a Major during his career, left FaZe Clan today, a team he had been coaching since 2023. In fact, the squad even had its own small era, frequently reaching tournament finals during the period when all players were transitioning to Counter-Strike 2. However, considering the team’s recent results, particularly […]

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