The well-known esports commentator MonteCristo was the first to report the new layoffs at Riot Games in the early hours of February 26, 2026. These are the second round of layoffs in February 2026. On February 9, the company announced the dismissal of approximately 80 employees from the fighting game 2XKO team — half of […]
The continuation of the truly legendary mobile game Subway Surfers has already been released. Subway Surfers 2 is now officially called Subway Surfers City, available for free on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play), with the option to pre-download and an offline mode. You can immediately notice that the game’s graphics have changed, they […]
The New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve, accusing the company of “illegally promoting gambling among children and teenagers” through lootbox mechanics in its popular video games. Among the titles highlighted by regulators are Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2. The lawsuit was filed following an investigation […]
The new season of 2026 PMCO EEU Wildcard Spring invites Eastern European teams to compete for a $20,000 prize pool and slots at the 2026 PMGO Season 1 EECA Regional Finals, taking place online from April 4 to April 12. Registration for the 2026 PMCO EEU Wildcard Spring is open until March 9 via the […]
New information about the next Wolfenstein entry has surfaced via mp1st. According to journalists, the project is already in an active phase of production. The game is reportedly operating under the codename Valkyrie, at least for casting purposes. Casting duties are being handled by Tom Keegan, who recently served as performance director on Indiana Jones […]
A new content cycle has officially launched in HITMAN World of Assassination. The Season of Patient Zero Requiem roadmap is now live, bringing a Celebrity Elusive Target, fresh challenges, featured contracts, returning events, and new unlockables from IO Interactive. Following the Eminem vs Slim Shady season, the game shifts toward a more viral theme. Season […]
Now it’s official: American player Grim has left Passion UA, owned by Zinchenko. The main reason was interest and offers from other teams. This is why the organization began looking for a replacement, which eventually led to the signing of Senzu. In addition, Senzu and Grim couldn’t play in the same lineup due to having […]
Scopely, owned by Saudi Arabia through Savvy Games Group, a division of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Turkish studio Loom Games. The deal is valued at over $1 billion. Loom Games is a young studio founded in 2025. It is known for its mobile puzzle game […]
Esports Charts conducted a study on the gaming preferences of visitors to the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 for Counter-Strike 2. The data shows that the Counter-Strike audience is deeply integrated into the broader gaming ecosystem. Only 3.4% of respondents limit their interest exclusively to CS. The remaining 96.6% are actively engaged in other gaming ecosystems. […]
Metroidvania games are often tricky because their level design can confuse players, but God of War: Sons of Sparta mostly avoids this issue. The game naturally guides players toward their next objective and indicates what they should do. There is, however, one moment that can still catch players off guard. A few hours into the […]
