09.03.2026
Gang of Dragon May Never Be Released

Bloomberg reports that the crime action game Gang of Dragon could ultimately be canceled. According to the outlet, publisher NetEase is considering ending financial support for the project. The decision appears to be part of a broader shift in the company’s strategy, as NetEase has recently started scaling back investments in several expensive AAA titles. […]

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09.03.2026
B8 have been eliminated from ESL Pro League Season 23

Today we once again witnessed a Ukrainian derby, but this time it was a survival match. FUT Esports faced B8 for a 2–2 record to keep their chances of reaching the playoffs alive. B8 lost the match against FUT Esports 0–2. The second map ended in a dominant 13–3 victory for FUT, and this was […]

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09.03.2026
CD Projekt co-founders appear in investigation into shamanic ritual death

Controversies are nothing new for the gaming industry, from cancelled projects and broken promises to public disputes and misconduct allegations. However, the latest case stands out for its unusual nature. The names of CD Projekt co-founders Marcin Iwiński and Michał Kiciński have surfaced in documents related to a criminal investigation involving occult rituals and the […]

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09.03.2026
Capcom Reveals Resident Evil Requiem Player Statistics After Launch

Capcom has released updated player statistics nine days after the launch of Resident Evil Requiem. The numbers confirm the huge interest in the new horror title. Within just a few days, the game sold more than 5 million copies, setting a record in the franchise’s 30-year history. According to Capcom, the game has already been […]

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09.03.2026
Slay the Spire 2 reaches over 574K concurrent players on Steam during its debut weekend

The roguelike deckbuilder Slay the Spire 2 has launched with massive momentum in early access. During its first weekend, the game reached a peak of around 574,000 concurrent players on Steam. For comparison, Hollow Knight Silksong previously recorded a peak of 587,000 players, though that number came during a full release rather than an early […]

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09.03.2026
jL is likely to return to the pro scene with Team Liquid

Former Natus Vincere player jL, who is currently on the bench, has been playing practice matches with Team Liquid. This can be seen on the Pracc.com website. It’s worth recalling that the Lithuanian was replaced by makazze after the BLAST Austin Major. Since then, he has remained inactive. Although there were rumors about him joining […]

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09.03.2026
KeSPA and Riot Games open applications from host cities for Worlds 2027 playoffs

The Korean eSports Association (KeSPA) and Riot Games have announced the opening of the application process for South Korean cities that wish to host the playoff stage of the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) in 2027. South Korea has already been selected as the host country for Worlds 2027, and KeSPA is now searching […]

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09.03.2026
Gentle Mates and FURIA have been eliminated from VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026

After the opening matches of the lower bracket playoffs at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026, the first teams to leave the tournament at this stage are now known. Gentle Mates went through the group stage without a single loss, but failed in the playoffs. M8 lost to NS RedForce (0:2) in the upper bracket quarterfinals, and […]

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09.03.2026
Xbox Project Helix may cost between $999 and $1200

According to new information, the upcoming handheld gaming system from Xbox, currently known under the codename Project Helix, may turn out to be significantly more expensive than expected. Moore's Law Is Dead, in a recent video, provided a detailed breakdown of the estimated cost of components, including the AMD Magnus chip, GDDR7 memory, and other […]

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09.03.2026
Eldegarde Shuts Down Just Two Months After the 1.0 Release

Notorious Studios has announced that their ambitious fantasy extraction action game Eldegarde will be shutting down. This comes just two months after the game left Early Access in January 2026. The game’s servers will be permanently shut down on March 31, 2026, after which it will disappear from the Steam store forever. Despite its “huge […]

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