01.07.2026
Report: Luminosity Return to Counter-Strike, Set to Sign Monte Core

Luminosity is set to return to the Counter-Strike scene after a seven-year absence. According to Dust2.us, the organization is expected to make its debut with a new roster at XSE Pro League 2026. An official announcement is expected in the near future. The new Luminosity lineup will consist of four players acquired from the Ukrainian […]

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01.07.2026
Top Esports Matches on July 1: Ukrainian Clubs Make Their Debut at XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026

We've gathered the top esports matches taking place on July 1. CS2 The XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 kicks off in China today, featuring Ukrainian organizations Monte and B8. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] League of Legends The final and decisive Play-In stage match of the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational will take place today. Broadcast [EN] As […]

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01.07.2026
Messi Appears in Spider-Man Promo, Magisk Joins BC.Game — News Digest for June 30

We have prepared a digest of the top esports and gaming news for Players on June 30, 2026. ENCE Part Ways with sdy Canadian Company Edison Motors to Shut Down for Two Days Due to GTA VI Launch Lionel Messi Appears in Promotional Campaign for New Spider-Man Movie Magisk Joins s1mple’s Team as Captain

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30.06.2026
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Remake Was Seriously Considered at Naughty Dog

Data miner Thekempy has shared new details about a cancelled remake of the first Uncharted game. According to him, Naughty Dog was very close to giving the green light for a remake of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, but ultimately shifted its priorities. During the Last Stand Media podcast hosted by Colin Moriarty, Thekempy said that around […]

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30.06.2026
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Gets a Release Date on Nintendo Switch 2

Bethesda continues expanding its presence on Nintendo Switch 2. Recently, the company released Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the new console, while a native version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was previously made available on the platform. Now Bethesda has announced the release date for The Elder […]

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30.06.2026
Hasbro is searching for developers for Baldur’s Gate 4, but even the creators of BG2 declined to take on the project

After the massive success of Baldur’s Gate III, Hasbro became interested in developing a fourth entry in the series, but finding a studio capable of taking on such a large project proved difficult. After Larian Studios declined to continue working on Baldur’s Gate 4, Hasbro reached out to veterans of the series, including former Baldur’s […]

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30.06.2026
Magisk becomes in-game leader of s1mple’s team

Esports organization BC.Game has announced the signing of Danish player Emil Magisk Reif to its CS2 roster. The announcement was made via the club’s social media channels. In the new lineup, Reif will take on the role of in-game leader. At BC.Game, Magisk will play alongside Denis electroNic Sharipov, Oleksandr s1mple Kostyliev, and Azbayar "Senzu" […]

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30.06.2026
EVO launches Locals project with $1M annual funding

The organizers of the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) have announced the launch of a new global initiative, EVO Locals, aimed at supporting organizers of local fighting game tournaments. As part of the project, the company will invest $1 million annually into the development of local esports communities worldwide. Funding will be distributed through the EVO […]

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30.06.2026
French Ministry of Sports and Esports World Cup Foundation sign memorandum to support long-term esports development

The Esports World Cup Foundation and the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at supporting the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris while strengthening the country's esports ecosystem over the long term. The partners intend to use the global event as a platform to generate lasting […]

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30.06.2026
Lionel Messi appears in promotional campaign for the new Spider-Man movie

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, alongside Tom Holland, has taken part in the promotional campaign for the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In the promotional video, Messi enters a store looking for Spider-Man. He eventually finds Tom Holland, after which the two take to the skies and soar between the skyscrapers of New York […]

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30.06.2026
Xbox Players Found a Way to Get GTA 6 for Free Using Microsoft Rewards

Grand Theft Auto 6 has become one of the most anticipated games even before release, and some Xbox users have already found a way to completely cover its cost without spending their own money. Players are using Microsoft’s official Microsoft Rewards loyalty program, which allows users to collect points and exchange them for Xbox gift […]

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30.06.2026
ENCE announce the departure of sdy following contract expiration

Finnish esports organization ENCE has announced the end of its partnership with Ukrainian CS2 player Viktor "sdy" Orudzhev. The news was shared on the club's official social media channels. The player left ENCE following the expiration of his contract and is now a free agent. Orudzhev had been on ENCE's bench since March this year. […]

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30.06.2026
Cape Verde national team goalkeeper Vozinha signs commercial deal with football game UFL

Cape Verde national team goalkeeper Vozinha, who recently became a viral sensation in the football world, has signed his first commercial partnership. The goalkeeper has become a partner of UFL, while the game's PC version is backed by Cristiano Ronaldo. The collaboration was announced on the player's Instagram page. Vozinha's rapid rise in popularity came […]

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