21.06.2026
Newzoo revealed record gaming figures: the market reached $201.6 billion in 2025

The global gaming market reached a new financial milestone in 2025. According to analytics firm Newzoo, worldwide gaming revenue reached $201.6 billion, marking the first time in history that the industry surpassed the $200 billion barrier. Compared with 2024, total revenue increased by 9.1%, with PC and mobile markets driving most of the growth, while […]

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21.06.2026
YouTube may have accidentally hinted at the release date of GTA 6’s third trailer

An official account from YouTube left a comment under one of the trailers for Grand Theft Auto VI, sparking fresh speculation about when the third trailer might arrive. The most recent trailer featuring actual gameplay footage was released over a year ago and has already surpassed 167 million views. Fans initially expected the third trailer […]

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21.06.2026
GTA 6 price leak dismissed as placeholders, insider explains

Famous insider billbil kun stated that the previously spotted GTA 6 prices and editions listed by the Fnac store have no real basis. According to him, these figures were simply placeholders used before official information is released. Earlier reports suggested that GTA 6 could feature multiple editions, with the standard version priced at 89.99 euros […]

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21.06.2026
Leviatán Won VALORANT Masters London 2026

The South American team Leviatán became the champion of VALORANT Masters London 2026. In the grand final, the squad defeated Paper Rex 3:2 (2:13 on Fracture, 13:6 on Split, 11:13 on Breeze, 13:10 on Ascent, and 13:5 on Lotus). Leviatán lost to Paper Rex (0:2) in the first round of the playoffs and dropped to […]

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21.06.2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Becomes the Most-Watched Tournament in Counter-Strike History

The grand final of IEM Cologne Major 2026 between Falcons and FURIA reached a peak viewership of 2,750,036 viewers. According to analytics company Esports Charts, the event has become the most-watched tournament in Counter-Strike history. The tournament's peak viewership surpassed that of PGL Major Stockholm 2021, which previously held the record with 2,748,434 peak viewers. […]

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21.06.2026
Falcons Crowned Champions of IEM Cologne Major 2026

Falcons defeated FURIA in the grand final of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The match lasted three maps, with all of them ending in a 13:8 scoreline (Mirage, Anubis, and Inferno). On their way to the title, Falcons also defeated G2 (2:1), Monte (2:1), NAVI (2:1), Vitality (2:1), and Spirit (2:1). The team's […]

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21.06.2026
Key Events of the Upcoming Week: PUBG Nations Cup 2026 and MSI 2026 Set to Begin

A new week in esports is just around the corner. From June 22 to June 28, fans can look forward to intense competition across multiple tournaments, as well as fresh content from Players. We've rounded up the most important events so you won't miss a thing. Every morning at 07:00, we will publish a fresh […]

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21.06.2026
Riot Games Unveils New Summit Map for VALORANT

During the grand final of VALORANT Masters London 2026, Riot Games revealed the Season 2026 // Act 4 update. Players can look forward to a new map, a unique game mode, and a fresh collection of cosmetic items. The update is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, June 24. The update introduces Summit, a new […]

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21.06.2026
CD Projekt will expand its ambitions and avoid another Cyberpunk 2077 disaster, company head reveals future plans

Polish studio CD Projekt RED has ambitious plans for the future of its major franchises. The company is currently working on a new Witcher trilogy, a remake of the first game, several spin off projects, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, and the mysterious Hadar project, which is expected to become the foundation of a brand […]

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21.06.2026
GTA VI Could Become One of the Most Expensive Games: Leak Reveals Edition Prices

The Portuguese branch of major retailer FNAC appears to have accidentally revealed the prices of upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI editions in its database. The leak surfaced just days before official pre-orders are expected to begin on June 25 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the leaked information, several Rockstar Games listings […]

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21.06.2026
FalleN Has Lost Only Two BO5 Finals

Today, June 21, the grand final of IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place. For FURIA captain Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo, this will be the 18th best-of-five (BO5) final of his career. FalleN boasts an impressive record in BO5 finals. The Brazilian has lost only two finals played in a best-of-five format — at IEM Krakow […]

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21.06.2026
BOARS Gaming Finish Fifth After Day One of PMEWL Season 6 Grand Finals

The women's roster of BOARS Gaming competed in the first day of the PUBG Mobile European Wonder League Season 6 (PMEWL) Grand Finals. The team accumulated 48 points and currently sits in fifth place. Galatasaray Esports Girls lead the standings with 70 points. The final day of the tournament will take place today, June 21. […]

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21.06.2026
Mayor Sadiq Khan Announces Ambition to Turn London into the Global Esports Capital

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced his ambition to make the British capital one of the world's leading destinations for hosting esports events. The statement comes as the city hosts the major VALORANT Masters London 2026 tournament. As part of this strategy, Sadiq Khan visited the Red Bull Gaming Sphere entertainment complex in Tokyo alongside […]

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