26.06.2026
Ukraine's VALORANT National Team Secures Second Victory in ENC 2026 Qualifier

The Ukrainian VALORANT national team played its second upper-bracket match in the Eastern European qualifier for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. Ukraine faced Bulgaria on Ascent, securing a dominant 13:3 victory. Ukraine will now advance to the upper-bracket semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Slovenia vs Czech Republic matchup. The match is […]

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26.06.2026
Turkish Giants Triumph and Confident Bronze: Final Results of Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva

The second season of the prestigious women’s esports league Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by tournament operator ESEL, has officially concluded. The final match day delivered exciting tactical clashes, intense fights across every lane of the map, and determined the new champion. Third-Place Match: Voidkids Celestia Claim […]

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26.06.2026
Xbox Console Sales Hit Historic Low in May

May 2026 marked the worst month for Xbox hardware sales in the United States in the entire history of tracking, which began in 1995. The main cause of the sharp decline in the market was the rapid rise in prices driven by component shortages and increasing production costs. According to analyst Mat Piscatella, who shared […]

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26.06.2026
PUBG MOBILE Devs Showcase Gameplay From Upcoming Spider-Man Collaboration

The developers of the popular battle royale PUBG MOBILE have reminded players on social media about an upcoming crossover event. This time, the game is teaming up with the Marvel cinematic universe to promote “Spider-Man: A New Day.” The announcement was accompanied by a short gameplay teaser demonstrating the integration of superhero mechanics directly into […]

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26.06.2026
Nigma Galaxy, LGD Gaming, Execration and Others Accept Invites to Russian Government–Backed “Games of the Future”

Organizers of the pro-Russian Games of the Future 2026 have published the list of teams that will participate in their Dota 2 tournament. The information appeared on the event’s social media pages and on Liquipedia. Nearly all participating teams represent China, Southeast Asia, and South America. This year, the organizers also increased the prize pool […]

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26.06.2026
Rockstar Will Not Release Physical Discs for GTA 6

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will be available exclusively as a digital download. Despite earlier mentions of a future “physical version,” it will only consist of a plastic case containing a download code inside. Confusion in the community was sparked by an email from Rockstar support, in which a user inquiry […]

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26.06.2026
Ukraine’s VALORANT National Team Starts Strong in ENC 2026 Qualifier

The Ukrainian VALORANT national team delivered a dominant victory over Moldova in their opening match of the Eastern Europe qualifier for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The match was played on Ascent and ended with a commanding 13–1 scoreline in favor of Ukraine. Next, Ukraine will face the winner of the Bulgaria vs Israel matchup. […]

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26.06.2026
NBA The Run to Receive a Single-Player Mode

Play by Play Studios has announced the development of a full single-player campaign mode for NBA The Run. The decision comes after community criticism over the game’s heavy focus on online multiplayer matches. At this stage, the new mode is still in the conceptual development phase, meaning details about its story or gameplay mechanics have […]

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26.06.2026
Riot Games Announces Partnership with Kick — LoL, VALORANT, TFT, and Wild Rift Broadcasts Coming to the Platform

Riot Games has announced a strategic partnership with the streaming platform Kick, under which the company's esports competitions will be broadcast on the platform for the first time. The announcement was published on Riot's official website. The new agreement covers the esports ecosystems of four of Riot Games' leading titles: League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight […]

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26.06.2026
NAVI Defeat MOUZ and Remain in Contention for The International 2026

NAVI won their match against MOUZ in the second round of the lower bracket of the European qualifier for The International 2026 in Dota 2. The series ended with a convincing 2-0 scoreline. Natus Vincere advanced to the third round, where they will face HULIGANI. The match is scheduled for June 27 at 14:00 Kyiv […]

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26.06.2026
G2 Esports and One Piece Unveil Collaborative Apparel Collection

Esports organization G2 Esports has announced a partnership with the One Piece anime franchise. As part of the collaboration, the two brands will launch a limited-edition streetwear collection. All items will be available exclusively through the organization's official online store. The primary goal of the collaboration is to expand the entertainment brand's presence within the […]

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26.06.2026
Russian TO FISSURE Admits It Owes Prize Money to 15 Organizations

The Russian tournament operator FISSURE has acknowledged outstanding prize money payments to 15 organizations. The statement was published on the TO’s official website. According to representatives of the organizer, they are currently in contact with the affected clubs and commit to fully resolving all unpaid obligations. At the moment, FISSURE owes prize money to the […]

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26.06.2026
Riot Games Unveils New VCT EMEA Stage 2 Format with Tier-2 Integration

Riot Games has revealed the schedule and structural changes for the upcoming 2026 VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament. The league will begin on July 15 and conclude on August 30. The main innovation is the introduction of a direct pathway for teams from the Challengers (tier-2) division to compete for a spot at VALORANT Champions […]

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