03.03.2026
Researchers Made Human Brain Cells Play Doom

Australian biotech startup Cortical Labs, previously known for teaching “mini-brains” to play Pong, has announced a new breakthrough. Their DishBrain system — consisting of approximately 800,000 to 1 million living human brain cells grown in a Petri dish — has now mastered a far more complex environment: the shooter Doom. While the neurons previously handled […]

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03.03.2026
Gentle Mates and Paper Rex Advance to the Playoffs of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026

The Swiss Stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 is gaining momentum, and we already know the first teams to secure their spots in the quarterfinals. French organization Gentle Mates and Pacific region favorites Paper Rex completed the Swiss Stage with a perfect 2–0 record. The remaining four teams will continue battling for the final two […]

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03.03.2026
Main Esports Matches on March 3: Battle for Survival at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026

We’ve gathered the top esports matches taking place on March 3. VALORANT At VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026, the second round of the Swiss Stage begins for teams that lost their opening matches. There is no more room for error — another defeat will bring these squads closer to elimination. 20:00 — EDward Gaming vs T123:00 […]

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03.03.2026
FUT Esports are heading into their Stage 2 match, while NIP are on the verge of elimination from ESL Pro League Season 23

Today marked the end of the second day of ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1. We now know which teams are on the brink of elimination and which ones are already one step away from Stage 2. FUT Esports won today’s “Ukrainian derby” against Passion UA with a 2:1 score. Despite a strong performance […]

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03.03.2026
Call of Duty Leads Online Games in Cheat Related Searches

Analysts have identified which online games generate the highest number of Google searches for terms like aimbot, wallhack, cheat, and hack. Some of the findings may come as a surprise. The study examined 15 popular multiplayer PC games and analyzed global average monthly search volumes for high intent cheating keywords combined with each game’s name. […]

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03.03.2026
Bloodborne Remake Reportedly Blocked Over Miyazaki’s Discontent with Demon’s Souls Remake - Insiders

A new and unexpected explanation has surfaced regarding why gamers never received a Bloodborne remake, a project the now closed Bluepoint Games studio reportedly wanted to develop. According to a detailed report by Jason Schreier, Bluepoint Games approached Sony several times seeking approval to begin work on the remake but was repeatedly turned down. In […]

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03.03.2026
First Details About the DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Revealed

After the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages last year, id Software shifted its focus to developing a large story expansion. The DLC is included in the Premium Edition and can also be purchased separately through the Digital Premium Upgrade. During a recent stream on Slayers Club Live, game director Hugo Martin shared the first […]

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03.03.2026
PGL Bucharest 2026 lineup, SumaiL leaves Nigma Galaxy — news digest for March 2

Here is a digest of the main esports and gaming news for March 2, 2026. Full Team List Announced for PGL Bucharest 2026 SumaiL Leaves Nigma Galaxy Three New Games Reportedly in Development for God of War According to sources cited by insider NateTheHate, three new titles are currently in development within the God of […]

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02.03.2026
BIG announced a project that could save women’s esports.

The German esports organization BIG has announced "Project Breach," which promises to become a lifeline for the female Counter-Strike scene. After the discontinuation of ESL Impact tournaments, many feared a potential decline in women's CS, but this project, supported by the company GreenMedical, aims to change that. The announcement appeared on BIG's Twitter (X), where […]

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02.03.2026
Interview with YEKINDAR at IEM Krakow 2026

An exclusive interview with YEKINDAR from FURIA, along with the full material, is available on our new blog Interviewer: Hello, everyone. We’re here with Marek YEKINDAR. First of all, congratulations on the win and on reaching the playoffs. Yesterday was a bit sad, of course, when you eliminated NAVI. Most Ukrainians were cheering for them. […]

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