01.05.2026
Bug Fixes — Counter-Strike 2 Update for May 1st

A new update has been released in Counter-Strike 2, with the developers focusing on fixing technical issues and polishing the recently added Cache map. Valve addressed a number of bugs related to the map’s geometry, shadows, and surface sound effects. [ MAPS ] Cache [ ANIMGRAPH 2 ] [ MISC ] As a reminder, Counter-Strike […]

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30.04.2026
NAVI finish VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 with a win over Karmine Corp

Natus Vincere defeated Karmine Corp in their final match at VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1. The series ended 2–0 (13:9 on Lotus and 13:9 on Breeze). During the group stage, Natus Vincere secured only two wins in five matches, which prevented them from qualifying for the playoffs. NAVI defeated Team Heretics and KC, but lost […]

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30.04.2026
Astrixs join Female Pro League Season 2

The list of participants for the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva tournament, organized by ESEL, has been expanded with another ambitious team — Astrixs. The squad has officially registered and is ready to compete for the prestigious title. According to the organizers, Astrixs are highly determined and aim to showcase their “magic” directly […]

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30.04.2026
FUT Esports finish BLAST Rivals Season 1 2026 in last place

FUT Esports' run at the American tournament has come to an end. In truth, this result was fairly expected, as the team competed without their main player — launx. He was replaced by the coach, as the Romanian is missing the event due to health issues. Just yesterday, FUT managed to put up a fight […]

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30.04.2026
Take-Two holds back on announcing GTA VI price amid $100 rumors

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on rumors surrounding the price of GTA VI during the IICON gaming executives conference. Despite widespread speculation about a $100 price tag, the company has not yet provided any final confirmation regarding the game’s cost. Zelnick emphasized that the company’s top priority is delivering value that significantly exceeds the […]

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30.04.2026
Epic Games is giving away Hogwarts Legacy

Epic Games Store has launched another free giveaway, and this time the main title is Hogwarts Legacy. The game can be claimed completely free until 03.05.2026 at 18:00. After activation, it stays permanently in your Epic Games library. The standard price of this Harry Potter universe game is 1599 UAH, and it can be claimed […]

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30.04.2026
Hackers in Lviv region breach over 600,000 Roblox accounts and sell them in Russia

The Lviv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, cyber police, and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) carried out a joint operation to detain a group of hackers involved in stealing Roblox accounts. According to investigators, the criminals earned nearly 10 million UAH by reselling these accounts. The stolen profiles were sold on Russian platforms, with payments accepted […]

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30.04.2026
How to Earn Camp Funds in Crimson Desert

In Crimson Desert, players have two primary ways to collect Camp Funds. You can either contribute funds directly to Carl, the camp’s Provisions Keeper at Howling Hill, or send your Greymanes on missions that list Camp Funds as rewards. Here’s a clear breakdown of both methods. There are two core approaches to building up your […]

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30.04.2026
Vitality has appointed a new CEO

In the French esports organization Team Vitality, there have been changes in the leadership structure. Co-founder and Chairman Fabien “Neo” Devide announced on LinkedIn that he has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Nicolas Maurer. Maurer, in turn, has moved into the position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In his statement, […]

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30.04.2026
ESIC banned all Russian players from SENZA

ESIC has concluded its investigation into Team SENZA, which also competed under the names “-72C” and “ROSY,” regarding matches played in CCT Season 3 Europe in June 2025. Following the investigation, ESIC issued multiple sanctions against both the players and the organization for breaches of competitive integrity rules and failure to cooperate with the investigation. […]

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