01.07.2026
ESL Announce IEM Brazil 2027

Tournament organizer ESL has officially announced that an Intel Extreme Masters event will be held in Brazil in 2027. The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 3 to May 9, while the host city will be revealed at a later date. The event will follow the traditional IEM format and feature a $1 […]

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01.07.2026
Rumor: Xbox Considering Closing Arkane Studios and Canceling Marvel's Blade

Following the end of its fiscal year, Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major restructuring of its Xbox division. At least five internal studios are said to be at risk of closure, including Arkane Studios, the developer behind the upcoming action game Marvel's Blade. According to The Verge journalist Tom Warren, citing his own sources, Microsoft […]

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01.07.2026
fnatic Sign Ukrainian Player cairne

Esports organization fnatic has announced the signing of Artem "cairne" Mushynskyi to its CS2 roster. The announcement was made on the club's official website. cairne previously played for Ninjas in Pyjamas, where he delivered inconsistent results after impressing with TNL/Inner Circle during the 2025 season. With this move, fnatic now field an entirely Ukrainian CS2 […]

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01.07.2026
A Hotel in Taiwan in Collaboration with Blizzard Created Diablo IV-Style Decorations

Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled a collaboration with the hotel Courtyard by Marriott Taipei. In the hotel lobby, at floor entrances, and in corridors, large themed installations and character statues from Diablo have been placed. The rooms themselves feature unique decorations, wall art, and even a full gaming setup with a PC pre-installed with Diablo IV. […]

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01.07.2026
jL Leaves NAVI and Becomes a Free Agent

Lithuanian professional CS2 player Justinas "jL" Lekavičius has officially parted ways with NAVI and is now a free agent. The announcement was made by the organization on its social media channels. jL joined NAVI at the end of June 2023. During his time with the team, Lekavičius helped secure numerous titles, including the organization's most […]

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01.07.2026
Sony to End Production of Physical Discs for New PlayStation Games in 2028

Sony has announced that it will completely discontinue the production of physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. The announcement was published on the official PlayStation Blog. According to Sony, the decision reflects the natural shift in consumer preferences and broader entertainment industry trends, where demand for digital media has significantly […]

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01.07.2026
Night School Studio Releases Interactive Horror Game Unhinged on Netflix

Night School Studio has released its interactive horror game Unhinged on Netflix, created with involvement from directors David Fincher and Zach Cregger. To play, users need to find the game on Netflix through a TV or computer and scan a QR code with their smartphone. The phone works as the controller, allowing players to use […]

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01.07.2026
Konami officially confirms multiple endings for Silent Hill: Townfall

Konami has officially confirmed that Silent Hill: Townfall will feature multiple endings. According to the developers, each conclusion will be shaped by the choices players make throughout the game, with those decisions leaving a lasting emotional impact even after the story ends. «In case you missed it, multiple endings are confirmed for SILENT HILL: Townfall. […]

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01.07.2026
Ukrainian SAND surpasses 200,000 players during its first week after release

Ukrainian extraction shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie attracted more than 200,000 players in just one week after launching in early access. The project developed by Lviv based studio Hologryph and Kyiv based team TowerHaus also achieved a strong peak player count shortly after release. The developers shared the first results and future plans for the […]

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01.07.2026
T1 Win Play-In Stage and Complete MSI 2026 Main Event Lineup

The South Korean League of Legends team T1 has advanced to the main stage of the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational. During the Play-In stage, T1 convincingly defeated Karmine Corp and twice overcame Team Liquid, winning all of their matches with a clean 3:0 scoreline. In their first match of the main stage, T1 will face Bilibili […]

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01.07.2026
afro, Bymas, and AZUWU Signed with Luminosity Before the IEM Cologne Major 2026

Monte CS2 captain Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen has commented on the departure of his teammates from the Ukrainian organization to Luminosity. According to the British in-game leader, Aurimas "Bymas" Pipiras, Aurélien "afro" Drapier, and Oscar "AZUWU" Bell signed contracts with the Canadian organization before the IEM Cologne Major 2026. He also stated that neither Monte's […]

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01.07.2026
Ukraine's eFootball Console National Team Wins Its Group at Nations League Week 3

Ukraine's eFootball Console national team finished first in Group E at Nations League Week 3. The team secured three victories and suffered one defeat during the group stage. Ukraine defeated Kazakhstan (2–0), Latvia (6–1), and Hungary (1–0). The only setback came in a 0–2 loss to Greece. Despite the defeat, the Blue and Yellow topped […]

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01.07.2026
How to Change Flare Color in Sand: Raiders of Sophie

The flare device in Sand: Raiders of Sophie is more than just a visual effect—it’s a practical way to communicate with other players. You can adjust its color to send different kinds of signals. The game doesn’t assign official meanings to the six available colors, but players often rely on common interpretations, such as green […]

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