04.06.2026
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Becomes a Playable Character in WWE 2K26

The roster of WWE 2K26 has received one of its most unexpected additions yet. The developers have added Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick as a playable character in the wrestling simulation game. Zelnick has been given an overall rating of 77, a score typically reserved for managers and non-wrestling personalities. The most distinctive feature of […]

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04.06.2026
Usyk Unwinds with CS2 After Victory Over Verhoeven

Recently, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Dutch fighter Rico Verhoeven via technical knockout in the 11th round. The Ukrainian successfully defended his WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Now, Usyk has shared a short video on his Telegram channel showing himself playing Counter-Strike 2, captioning the post with the words: “Just relaxing.” This is not the first […]

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04.06.2026
Top Esports Matches on June 4: BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Begin, IEM Cologne Continues, and PMGO 2026 S1 Survival Stage Gets Underway

We have gathered the most important esports matches taking place on June 4. CS2 The penultimate round of the first stage at IEM Cologne will be played today. Advancement Matches Elimination Matches Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The BLAST Slam VII playoffs are set to begin. The opening day will feature the first upper-bracket quarterfinal matches. […]

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04.06.2026
New God of War Announced, Ukraine’s Dota 2 National Team Revealed — News Digest for June 3

Players has prepared a digest of the top news stories from June 3, 2026. Ghostik Reveals Ukraine’s Dota 2 National Team Roster for ENC 2026 God of War Laufey Officially Announced, Faye to Become the Main Protagonist Until Dawn 2 Announced, Horror Sequel Set for Release in 2027

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04.06.2026
B8 Advance to Stage 2 of the Cologne Major with a Perfect 3-0 Record

Ukrainian esports organization B8 have successfully advanced through the opening stage of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. In the decisive match, Oleksii "alex666" Yarmoshchuk’s squad defeated North American side M80 in convincing fashion, securing a 2-0 victory (13:11 on Ancient and 22:20 on Inferno) and confirming their status as one of the tournament […]

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03.06.2026
Results of the third day at the IEM Cologne Major 2026

The second game day of Stage 1 at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 concluded with a series of decisive matches that significantly reshaped the standings in the Swiss system. Teams are now approaching the crucial phase, where every win can secure advancement, while every loss puts elimination at risk. The main highlights of the day […]

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03.06.2026
Illia Zabarnyi started actively grinding FACEIT after winning the UEFA Champions League

After winning the UEFA Champions League, Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi has not only been celebrating the biggest achievement of his football career but has also been spending plenty of time in Counter-Strike 2. It turns out that the footballer is an avid FACEIT player under the nickname Zabs13, where he continues to play regularly even […]

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03.06.2026
Incredible Comebacks: Results of Day 8 of Unbroken UA Season 2

Another match day of the second season of the Unbroken UA Season 2 delivered a true esports spectacle for Ukrainian Mobile Legends: Bang Bang fans. The evening featured standout individual performances, dramatic momentum shifts, and several impressive comeback victories. MANTICORE vs BOARS GAMING — 0:1 This match kept viewers on the edge of their seats […]

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03.06.2026
FaZe Clan have officially introduced their academy roster FaZeUpNext, which includes a Ukrainian player

FaZe Clan have officially introduced their new CS academy roster under the name FaZe Up Next, which is intended to serve as a development platform for the organization’s young talent. The roster includes players from several European countries, as well as Ukrainian player rec1se, who will take on the AWP role. Alongside him in the […]

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03.06.2026
NAVI Chess Player Receives Invitation to Esports World Cup 2026

Natus Vincere grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov has received an invitation to compete at the Esports World Cup 2026. The invite was issued based on points earned in the Champions Chess Tour 2025–26 ranking. Abdusattorov finished 15th in the standings, but eight players above him had already qualified for the EWC through other tournaments, opening up additional […]

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03.06.2026
Ukraine Advance to the Knockout Stage at FIFAe Nations League 2026: Europe Week 2 in Rocket League

On June 2, the group stage of FIFAe Nations League 2026: Europe Week 2 was played in Rocket League. All teams advance from the group stage to the playoffs, but the results determine both the opening opponent in the Knockout Stage and the number of EU Consistency Points earned. These points are crucial for qualification […]

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03.06.2026
XSE Pro League 2026 participant list announced

The organizers of XSE Pro League 2026 have officially announced the list of participants for the upcoming tournament, which will take place in Guangzhou, China. The event will be held from July 1 to July 12 and will feature a $1,000,000 prize pool. A total of 16 teams will compete for the title: PARIVISION, Legacy, […]

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03.06.2026
Ghostik Reveals Ukraine's National Dota 2 Team Roster for ENC 2026

Andrii Kadyk, head coach of Ukraine's national Dota 2 team, has announced the roster that will represent the country at the upcoming Esports Nations Cup 2026. The lineup includes three players from Natus Vincere and two representatives of Team Lynx. Ukraine National Team Roster Substitute Players The Dota 2 tournament at the Esports Nations Cup […]

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