13.05.2026
The group stage of PGL Astana 2026 has concluded!

The group stage of PGL Astana 2026 has officially concluded! After several days of action, all playoff participants have been decided: Playoff bracket As a reminder, PGL Astana 2026: Prize Pool, Tournament Format, and Participants

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13.05.2026
NAVI Advance to the Second Stage of EWC 2026 Qualification

Natus Vincere defeated Karmine Corp in the match for a spot in the second stage of the Esports World Cup 2026: EMEA Qualifier for VALORANT. The series ended with a dominant 2–0 victory for NAVI: The second stage of qualification will begin on May 22. The next opponent for Natus Vincere has not yet been […]

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13.05.2026
Rumor: Ezio Auditore Could Return in Upcoming Assassin’s Creed Hexe

A series of online posts claim that the legendary Ezio Auditore, the protagonist of Assassin’s Creed II, may return in the next installment of the franchise, reportedly titled Assassin’s Creed Hexe. The new game is expected to become the darkest entry in the series, focusing on themes of witchcraft, fear, and persecution. According to insider […]

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13.05.2026
Man Arrested in Japan for Threatening to Bomb Nintendo Headquarters

Japanese police have arrested a 27-year-old unemployed man from the city of Hekinan on suspicion of sending multiple bomb threats targeting the headquarters of Nintendo in Kyoto. According to official reports, the suspect mailed documents claiming he intended to blow up the gaming giant’s headquarters. The letters reportedly stated that the attack plan was already […]

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13.05.2026
FUT Esports Announces Emergency Roster Change Ahead of Brawl Cup in Berlin

FUT Esports has released a statement regarding changes to its roster ahead of the upcoming Brawl Cup in Berlin. Due to documentation issues, one player’s participation is now in doubt. According to the organization, the participation of Mykhailo Chernov, better known as Guesti, is currently considered “unlikely.” The issue reportedly stems from new regulatory rules […]

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13.05.2026
Kane proposes the idea of a 16-team playoff stage

According to Kane, the modern Counter-Strike has long moved beyond the classic tournament format used at Majors. The current structure with 24 teams and a reduced playoff stage no longer reflects the real level of competition in the discipline. He points out that even now, with two full Tier-1 tournaments running in parallel — PGL […]

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13.05.2026
Konami Reveals Neymar’s Naruto Transformation for eFootball x Naruto: Shippuden Collaboration

Konami has released a special behind-the-scenes video showing the production of the promotional trailer for the collaboration between eFootball and Naruto: Shippuden. The main star of the video is Brazilian forward and game ambassador Neymar. As part of the marketing campaign, Neymar appeared as the anime’s main protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki. The video showcases the footballer’s […]

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13.05.2026
Monte are eliminated from PGL Astana 2026 after losing the decisive match against G2

Monte end their run at the tournament after losing to G2 in a decisive elimination match. The Ukrainian club was unable to mount any real resistance, managing to secure only six rounds across the entire series. As a result, Monte are eliminated just one step away from the playoffs. On the second map, Monte’s player […]

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13.05.2026
Nintendo Banned WWE Star Cody Rhodes From Using Zelda-Themed Ring Gear

Nintendo once sent Cody Rhodes an official request to stop using wrestling boots styled after The Legend of Zelda. Rhodes revealed that he is a huge fan of the franchise and even has a Triforce tattoo on his finger. Early in his WWE career, he used ring gear featuring the iconic Zelda symbol. Nintendo is […]

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13.05.2026
EA SPORTS Announces FC Pro Mobile — Global Esports Ecosystem With $350K Prize Pool

EA SPORTS has officially unveiled FC Pro Mobile, a dedicated global esports ecosystem for FC Mobile players. The new competitive circuit introduces a structured pathway for mobile gamers at local, regional, and international levels. Registration for the first tournament of the 2026 season is already open. The program launches in June 2026 and is built […]

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