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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27.04.2026
Ukrainian pro player Smash announced that he has beaten cancer

Ukrainian player Smash has revealed that he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but thanks to early detection, the disease was successfully treated. Oleksandr underwent surgery and is currently in recovery, feeling stable. According to the player, he still has follow-up checkups ahead, but the overall prognosis is positive. Smash also shared his personal experience, emphasizing […]

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27.04.2026
KeSPA confirms it will not continue cooperation with ENC

The conflict between South Korea and the Esports Foundation, organizers of the Esports National Cup, appears to have led to the Korea Esports Association (KeSPA) withdrawing from the partnership. According to Seoul Sports, the Esports Foundation announced plans to directly contact players, coaches, and other stakeholders over the coming week. The organizers stated that their […]

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27.04.2026
Aurora will miss the CS Asia Championships due to visa issues

Ninjas in Pyjamas have been invited to the CS Asia Championships, replacing Aurora, who were unable to secure visas for travel to China. The decision was made by organizers from Perfect World, who invited NIP as the next team in line based on the February VRS rankings, where the squad was placed 24th. The tournament […]

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27.04.2026
nifee earned up to $8,000 from betting on his own matches, for which he received a ban from ESIC

The story involving Ukrainian player nifee has gained attention following reports of possible involvement in match-fixing. According to the SHтаб CS2 channel, the cost of losing his entire career amounted to up to $8,000 — a figure that seems insignificant compared to the potential opportunities in professional esports. ESIC has already banned him from competing […]

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27.04.2026
pashaBiceps donated his legendary CS knife to charity

Polish CS legend pashaBiceps made a powerful gesture of support by donating his most valuable skin — the legendary Karambit | Fade “motar2k” — to charity. One of the largest fundraising campaigns for children fighting cancer is currently taking place in Poland, and over 38 million PLN has already been raised. This is the very […]

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