26.06.2026
Rockstar Will Not Release Physical Discs for GTA 6

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will be available exclusively as a digital download. Despite earlier mentions of a future “physical version,” it will only consist of a plastic case containing a download code inside. Confusion in the community was sparked by an email from Rockstar support, in which a user inquiry […]

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26.06.2026
Ukraine’s VALORANT National Team Starts Strong in ENC 2026 Qualifier

The Ukrainian VALORANT national team delivered a dominant victory over Moldova in their opening match of the Eastern Europe qualifier for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The match was played on Ascent and ended with a commanding 13–1 scoreline in favor of Ukraine. Next, Ukraine will face the winner of the Bulgaria vs Israel matchup. […]

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26.06.2026
NBA The Run to Receive a Single-Player Mode

Play by Play Studios has announced the development of a full single-player campaign mode for NBA The Run. The decision comes after community criticism over the game’s heavy focus on online multiplayer matches. At this stage, the new mode is still in the conceptual development phase, meaning details about its story or gameplay mechanics have […]

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26.06.2026
Riot Games Announces Partnership with Kick — LoL, VALORANT, TFT, and Wild Rift Broadcasts Coming to the Platform

Riot Games has announced a strategic partnership with the streaming platform Kick, under which the company's esports competitions will be broadcast on the platform for the first time. The announcement was published on Riot's official website. The new agreement covers the esports ecosystems of four of Riot Games' leading titles: League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight […]

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26.06.2026
NAVI Defeat MOUZ and Remain in Contention for The International 2026

NAVI won their match against MOUZ in the second round of the lower bracket of the European qualifier for The International 2026 in Dota 2. The series ended with a convincing 2-0 scoreline. Natus Vincere advanced to the third round, where they will face HULIGANI. The match is scheduled for June 27 at 14:00 Kyiv […]

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26.06.2026
G2 Esports and One Piece Unveil Collaborative Apparel Collection

Esports organization G2 Esports has announced a partnership with the One Piece anime franchise. As part of the collaboration, the two brands will launch a limited-edition streetwear collection. All items will be available exclusively through the organization's official online store. The primary goal of the collaboration is to expand the entertainment brand's presence within the […]

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26.06.2026
Russian TO FISSURE Admits It Owes Prize Money to 15 Organizations

The Russian tournament operator FISSURE has acknowledged outstanding prize money payments to 15 organizations. The statement was published on the TO’s official website. According to representatives of the organizer, they are currently in contact with the affected clubs and commit to fully resolving all unpaid obligations. At the moment, FISSURE owes prize money to the […]

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26.06.2026
Riot Games Unveils New VCT EMEA Stage 2 Format with Tier-2 Integration

Riot Games has revealed the schedule and structural changes for the upcoming 2026 VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament. The league will begin on July 15 and conclude on August 30. The main innovation is the introduction of a direct pathway for teams from the Challengers (tier-2) division to compete for a spot at VALORANT Champions […]

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26.06.2026
Ukrainian Esports Federation Bans s1mple from Its Tournaments

The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has presented its updated esports disciplinary policy. The federation also published a list of players who are banned from participating in its tournaments. Among those banned by UESF is Oleksandr s1mple Kostyliev. He received a one-year ban for playing in a team with a Russian player. According to the policy, […]

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26.06.2026
All “Wonder Vault” Sets and New Personas for Five Heroes

The first part of the “Dark Carnival” event has launched in Dota 2. It has added a range of new cosmetic items to the game. The “Wonder Vault”, which became available with the start of the event, includes 11 standard sets along with several mythic items. Players can also obtain sets by progressing through the […]

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26.06.2026
Echo Player Breaks Coach’s Nose During Victory Celebration After Match Win

The Danish team Echo defeated Walczaki in the quarterfinal qualification match of Super DraculaN Season 1 in CS2. The series ended 2–1 (10:13 on Anubis, 13:7 on Nuke, and 13:10 on Mirage). During the post-match celebration, Echo player Oliver “IceBerg” Berg accidentally hit the team’s coach Allan “Rejin” Petersen in the nose with his elbow. […]

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26.06.2026
Lizzy Caplan Cast in Upcoming Far Cry TV Series

Actress Lizzy Caplan has officially joined the cast of the upcoming television series based on the Far Cry video game franchise, which is being developed by FX. The announcement of her involvement was made on the game's official social media pages. Caplan is best known for her roles in Fleishman Is in Trouble and Masters […]

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26.06.2026
UESF Introduces Its Esports Disciplinary Policy and Publishes List of Banned Players for Its Tournaments

The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has announced the adoption of an updated Esports Disciplinary Liability Policy. The document outlines the procedures for identifying and reviewing violations, imposing disciplinary measures, and maintaining a list of individuals restricted from participating in competitions. According to the federation, the policy was created to ensure fair competition, protect the integrity […]

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