27.04.2026
Microsoft shifts Xbox strategy under Asha Sharma

Microsoft is rethinking Xbox following Asha Sharma’s appointment, focusing on openness and accessibility alongside Matt Booty. The company is considering allowing third party storefronts on future consoles. «We want the platform to be open for more people to create on the platform and more players to participate in customizing and extending that», «We’ll make those […]

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27.04.2026
Rumor has it that Sony and Universal are competing for the rights to a Metroid movie

Nintendo is said to be working on a feature film based on the Metroid franchise as the company continues expanding into the film industry. Following the massive success of the Mario movies, attention is now shifting toward a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, scheduled for May 2027. According to insider V SCOOPER, a […]

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27.04.2026
Gothic Remake keeps to the canon removing minimap and markers for immersion

Alkimia Interactive is wrapping up work on Gothic Remake while staying committed to preserving the feel of the original RPG. The team has deliberately removed the minimap to avoid breaking immersion, leaving players to navigate using maps and the in game journal. Game director and studio head Reinhard Pollice told PCGamer that the team is […]

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27.04.2026
Valve Corporation unveiled the Steam Controller

The sale by Valve Corporation dedicated to the Steam Controller highlights the company’s renewed attempt to rethink gamepads for PC gaming. The device is currently unavailable for purchase in certain regions. The main idea is to let users play any game from their library however they prefer — on a PC, laptop, or even portable […]

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27.04.2026
A Counter-Strike 2 tournament with a 1,000,000 UAH prize pool will take place in Odesa

OneTab Tournament has been officially announced in Odesa, a LAN event with a prize pool of 1,000,000 UAH. A total of 12 teams will take part: four squads will receive direct invites to the quarterfinals, another four will start from the Round of 16, while the remaining teams will qualify through open qualifiers. The qualifiers […]

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27.04.2026
EA Sports announces UFC 6 — release scheduled for summer

Electronic Arts has officially announced the sixth installment in the UFC series. The game is set to release on June 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The standard edition will cost $69.99, while the Ultimate Edition is priced at $99.99 and offers 7-day early access. The cover of the standard edition will feature […]

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27.04.2026
FUT Esports return to chase a new title at Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva

Tournament operator ESEL has officially announced that FUT Esports will compete in the second season of the women’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament. The reigning champions are returning to Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva to defend their title. Last season, the team delivered a phenomenal performance on the competitive stage, showing complete dominance […]

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27.04.2026
Esports Foundation officially terminates partnership with KeSPA

Esports Foundation, the organizers of the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), released an official statement announcing the complete termination of their cooperation with the Korea Esports Association (KeSPA). In their statement, Esports Foundation said that a few days ago they had formally informed KeSPA about the невозможність continuing joint work within ENC 2026. EF explained this […]

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27.04.2026
Crimson Desert Pickpocketing Guide | How It Works

Pickpocketing in Crimson Desert is tied to a specific requirement. Players need to equip a Mask, since it is the item that enables any kind of unlawful activity, including stealing from NPCs. Without it, these actions remain unavailable. To steal from someone, you first have to disrupt them. Move quickly into an NPC and collide […]

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27.04.2026
FIFA 25 tournament held in Sumy pre-trial detention center

A FIFA 25 tournament (likely referring to EA Sports FC 25, since the FIFA series has not been released since 2022) was held on PlayStation at the state institution “Sumy Pre-Trial Detention Center.” This was reported by the North-Eastern Interregional Department on the Execution of Criminal Penalties of the Ministry of Justice on its Facebook […]

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