21.05.2026
BCGame and NIP have been eliminated from CS Asia Championships 2026, while MOUZ with jL will play a decisive match for a spot in the playoffs

The second day of CS Asia Championships 2026 has come to an end, and the first teams to be eliminated from the tournament are now known. BCGame and Ninjas in Pyjamas were unable to handle the pressure of elimination matches and saw their tournament runs come to an end. Two Chinese teams also exited the […]

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21.05.2026
Krafton Announces the First-Ever PUBG MOBILE Reality Show — “Trial of Fire”

Krafton, together with Level Infinite and Lightspeed Studios, has announced the launch of PUBG MOBILE: Trial of Fire, a unique media project described as the world’s first battle royale reality show. The show will feature 16 elite squads from around the globe. Instead of competing in traditional virtual arenas, participants will face off in real-life […]

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21.05.2026
Konami to Test Matchmaking Based on Smart Assist Settings in eFootball

Konami has announced the launch of a new matchmaking test system in eFootball that will take Smart Assist settings into account. The AI-powered feature helps newcomers by automatically adjusting shot power, dribbling direction, and passing lines. However, among experienced players, the system has sparked controversy due to concerns about reduced tactical freedom and limited manual […]

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21.05.2026
Rocket League World Championship 2026 Returns to Fort Worth

Epic Games has announced that the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 World Championship will once again take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The event is scheduled for September 15–20. The year’s biggest Rocket League tournament will be hosted by esports tournament operator BLAST, which also organized a Counter-Strike 2 event […]

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21.05.2026
NAVI Eliminated from DreamLeague Season 29

NAVI have ended their run at DreamLeague Season 29 in Dota 2. The team lost to PlayTime 1:2 in the first round of the lower bracket. A victory in this match would have not only secured Natus Vincere a place in the next stage of the tournament, but also guaranteed qualification for EWC 2026. With […]

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21.05.2026
Schedule for Today’s Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva Matches

The women’s esports league Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by tournament operator ESEL, continues to gain momentum. The organizers have revealed the schedule for the next group stage playday, which promises to be one of the most exciting of the season. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at […]

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21.05.2026
Dawy breaks into the top 4 Ukrainian players by single-map rating

Ukrainian player Dawy recorded the best map of his career during a match against HAVU at BC Game Masters Championship Season 2. His 2.95 rating moved him into the top four Ukrainian players with the highest rating on a single map among those who have played at least 150 maps at the professional level. Only […]

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21.05.2026
Ubisoft Expands AI Investments and Confirms New Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry Games

Ubisoft has released its latest financial report, with CEO Yves Guillemot describing the past year as a “challenging period” due to major internal restructuring across the publisher. One of Ubisoft’s main focuses remains Teammates, an experimental AI companion system first revealed in 2025. The company confirmed that it is continuing to increase investments in the […]

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21.05.2026
IO Interactive Games Are Returning to the Ukrainian PS Store

Games from IO Interactive are set to return to the Ukrainian PlayStation Store. This includes the Hitman series, the upcoming James Bond title 007 First Light, and last year’s breakout hit MindsEye. According to current information, 007 First Light will reappear in the Ukrainian PS Store sometime next week. 007 First Light launches on May […]

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21.05.2026
Nagoshi Studio Reportedly Shuts Down as Website Goes Offline and Google Maps Marks It Closed

More signs are pointing toward the possible closure of Nagoshi Studio, the studio founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi, best known as the creator of Yakuza. While there has been no official statement from the studio or parent company NetEase, fans have started noticing several worrying developments. Users noticed that Nagoshi Studio’s website is no longer accessible, […]

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