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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03.06.2026
Riot Games Temporarily Removes Breeze from the VALORANT Map Pool Due to a Critical Bug

The developers of VALORANT have temporarily disabled the map Breeze following player reports of a technical issue near the entrance to the A Main site. The map will remain completely unavailable for one week and is scheduled to return to the map pool on June 9 alongside the release of Patch 12.11. The bug removed […]

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03.06.2026
Team Falcons to Play BLAST SLAM VII Playoffs with SumaiL Due to Visa Issues

Team Falcons have announced that their Dota 2 roster will compete in the playoffs of the BLAST SLAM VII with a stand-in player due to visa issues affecting their lineup. The team will be without Russian player Malr1ne, who is unable to attend the event. His replacement will be free agent SumaiL (Sumaïl “SumaiL” Hassan). […]

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03.06.2026
MLBB Turkiye Championship Season 7 Grand Final Attracts Record Number of Commercial Partners

MOONTON Games has assembled the largest commercial partner pool in the history of the league for the upcoming grand final of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Turkiye Championship Season 7 (MTC). In the decisive match for the national title and a spot in the group stage of the Mid Season Cup 2026, Aurora Gaming will […]

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03.06.2026
God of War Creator David Jaffe Criticizes “God of War Laufey” Reveal

During the PlayStation State of Play presentation, Sony Santa Monica showcased around 20 minutes of gameplay and revealed major story details for the new entry in the franchise, God of War Laufey. The game takes place after the death of Kratos’ wife, Faye, who awakens in an afterlife realm known as “Everywhen,” where gods from […]

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03.06.2026
Victor Wembanyama to Grace the Cover of NBA 2K27

Victor Wembanyama, the young superstar of the San Antonio Spurs, has been selected as the cover athlete for the upcoming basketball simulation game NBA 2K27. The decision continues the franchise's recent trend of featuring international stars on its cover. Last year, the honor went to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Luka Dončić […]

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03.06.2026
Until Dawn 2 Announced — Horror Sequel Set for Release in 2027

During the recent PlayStation State of Play presentation, Sony officially announced Until Dawn 2. The sequel to the acclaimed cinematic horror game is scheduled to launch in 2027, more than a decade after the release of the original title. Development is being handled by Firesprite, the studio known for creating Horizon Call of the Mountain […]

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