08.06.2026
11 Bit Studios Announces Major Story Expansion for The Alters

Polish developer 11 Bit Studios has announced a major story expansion for The Alters, one of the most creative and unconventional games of 2025, blending survival mechanics, strategy elements, and action-driven gameplay. The DLC, titled Last Variable, will focus on the Scientist, one of Jan Dolski’s alternate versions. In the original game, the Scientist can […]

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08.06.2026
Nintendo Will Showcase New Games for Two Generations of Switch Tomorrow

Following several major gaming events packed with announcements and gameplay reveals for some of the industry's most anticipated titles, Nintendo largely stayed away from the spotlight. However, the Japanese company is now preparing a major presentation of its own. As insider Nate the Hate previously reported, the next Nintendo Direct is indeed scheduled for this […]

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08.06.2026
Schedule for the Final Day of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2

Today, June 9, the final matches of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 will be played. Three matchups are on the schedule, with the winners advancing to the next stage and the losing teams being eliminated from the tournament. The Ukrainian team B8 will be fighting for a chance to advance. The squad […]

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08.06.2026
Results of the Fourth Round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2: B8 Stay Alive, Monte Lose Their Match

The fourth round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 has concluded. Following the results of the matches, three teams secured advancement to the next stage, while the same number of teams were eliminated from the tournament. G2 Esports, 9z, and BB advanced to the next stage. M80, MIBR, and Astralis were eliminated […]

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08.06.2026
Monte Fall to BB and Will Fight for Survival at IEM Cologne Major 2026

The roster of Ukrainian organization Monte suffered a defeat against BB Team at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The match was played in the 2–1 bracket, with a spot in the next stage on the line. Monte started the series with a 7–13 loss on Nuke but responded strongly on their map pick, Mirage, securing […]

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08.06.2026
Japan national football team Announces Collaboration With One Piece Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

The Japan national football team and the iconic media franchise One Piece have joined forces as part of a promotional campaign leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The series’ main character, Monkey D. Luffy, has also expressed his official support for the team. During a visit to Japan’s national training facility on May […]

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08.06.2026
B8 Esports Defeat MIBR and Move One Step Away From IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3

B8 Esports faced MIBR in the 1–2 bracket of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in Counter-Strike 2. The Ukrainian team chose Mirage but struggled on the T-side, losing 7–13. They then managed to bounce back in a closely contested match on MIBR’s map pick, Nuke. The decider came on Ancient, where B8 Esports quickly […]

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08.06.2026
CyvOph Reportedly Set to Join Natus Vincere in VCT EMEA

Clement “CyvOph” Millard has reached a verbal agreement with Natus Vincere over a transfer to their VALORANT roster, according to Sheep Esports, citing its sources. He is expected to replace David Filu Czarnecki, who will reportedly be moved to the bench by the Ukrainian organization. CyvOph has previously competed in VCT EMEA for Team Vitality […]

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08.06.2026
PMGO 2026 Officially Recognized as the Largest Mobile Esports Tournament in the World

The first season of the PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 (PMGO) has officially entered the Guinness World Records, setting an absolute world record for the number of participants in a mobile team-based discipline. It was confirmed that a total of 1,224,169 players took part in the competition. The official record verification and presentation of the […]

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08.06.2026
Double Challenge for the Valkyries: Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva Day 10 Announced

Tournament operator ESEL has revealed the schedule for the tenth matchday of the group stage of the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The group stage is entering its final stretch, and the competition is becoming increasingly intense. The main storyline of today's broadcast will be a demanding marathon […]

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08.06.2026
States Prepare Legal Action Against Paramount’s Warner Bros. Acquisition

Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros., valued at $110 billion, could face major legal obstacles as several U.S. states prepare a lawsuit aimed at blocking the merger, according to Reuters. The report states that California and New York have already joined efforts to challenge the transaction. Officials are concerned that combining the two media giants […]

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08.06.2026
Nigma Galaxy Welcome Back SumaiL to Their Dota 2 Roster

Esports organization Nigma Galaxy has unveiled its updated Dota 2 lineup. The team has welcomed back Sumail SumaiL Hassan, who left the organization in March of this year and later played as a stand-in for Team Falcons and MOUZ. Nigma Galaxy have also signed Artem Melnyk to complete the roster. The team's next challenge will […]

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08.06.2026
Infinity Ward Brings Back DMZ in Modern Warfare 4 With Three Game Modes and a New Map

Infinity Ward has confirmed the return of the popular DMZ extraction mode, which will serve as the third major pillar of the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The developers have incorporated lessons learned from the mode’s first iteration in Modern Warfare II (2022) and significantly expanded the gameplay experience. The shooter is scheduled […]

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