08.05.2026
NBA Star Fined by League Over Twitch Stream

Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown has been fined $50,000 by the NBA following his recent Twitch stream. The fine was issued after Brown criticized referees during the broadcast. The player showed several moments from Boston’s first-round NBA Playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers where, in his opinion, fouls should have been called in favor of […]

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08.05.2026
PGL announced a collaboration with Games Of Future

PGL decided to run a ticket giveaway for PGL Astana 2026 in collaboration with Games Of Future (Игры будущего). Formally, it may look like a regular promotional activity, however the “Games of the Future” project itself is part of Russia’s state-backed strategy to promote its image through technology, sports, and media. In 2024, the event […]

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08.05.2026
Uncharted 4 Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With a Steam Discount

Naughty Dog has reminded fans that May 10 marks the tenth anniversary of the release of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. To celebrate the occasion, the studio has launched a sale for the PC version of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. The game is currently available on Steam with a 67% discount. The offer will […]

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08.05.2026
Faker to Appear in Google Play Ad Series Alongside K-pop Star

Legendary esports player Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok will appear in a new Google Play Korea advertising series. Joining the League of Legends star in the project is Karina, a member of the K-pop group aespa. “The fun ‘Play on Play’ campaign will feature a short-form series starring Faker and Karina,” Google Play said in its official […]

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08.05.2026
Sony Suffers $765 Million Loss Due to Bungie

Sony has released its updated financial report, with the largest source of losses coming from the impairment of Bungie’s assets. The company confirmed a $765 million impairment loss directly связан with Bungie, which has been struggling following the launch of Marathon just two months ago. Of that amount, $565 million was recorded during the last […]

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08.05.2026
Nintendo Announces Price Increase for Switch 2

Nintendo has announced price increases for the Switch 2, the original Switch lineup, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships. The company explained the changes by citing “changing market conditions” and its “global business outlook.” In Japan, the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 will increase by $70, rising from 49,980 yen ($318) to 59,980 yen ($382). […]

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08.05.2026
A free update has been released for Resident Evil Requiem, adding the mini-game “Leon Must Die Forever”

Capcom has announced the release of a free update for Resident Evil Requiem. The game received a number of bug fixes, and the new mini-game “Leon Must Die Forever” is now available. Access to the mini-game unlocks automatically after completing the main story campaign. The developers describe “Leon Must Die Forever” as a fast-paced combat-focused […]

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08.05.2026
Riot Games Reveal Details of Neon Nerf in Patch 12.09

Riot Games has shared details about upcoming balance changes for the agent Neon in VALORANT, which will arrive with patch 12.09. The update is scheduled for release on May 12 or 13, depending on the region. Patch 12.09 is aimed at making Neon’s gameplay more tactical, forcing players to make more deliberate decisions. After the […]

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08.05.2026
Illumination and Universal Reveal Final Trailer for “Minions & Monsters”

Illumination and Universal Pictures have unveiled the final trailer for the animated film “Minions & Monsters.” In the new trailer, the yellow Minions take viewers on a fast-paced journey through the history of cinema. Special attention is given to the movie’s new antagonist — a gigantic slime creature covered with countless eyes, looming over Hollywood. […]

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08.05.2026
Twitch Introduces Viewer Limits for Channels Caught Using Bots

Streaming platform Twitch is introducing a new punishment system for streamers involved in viewbotting. CEO Dan Clancy announced that Twitch plans to limit concurrent viewer counts on channels that systematically use third-party services to artificially inflate their numbers. The decision comes after long-running discussions within the streaming community regarding the issue of fake viewers and […]

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