05.06.2026
Sloclap Announces Release Date for Rematch Season 4 and Nations Cup Tournament

Sloclap has unveiled a major update for its football simulation game Rematch, timed to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite not holding an official FIFA license, the developers have prepared a substantial amount of themed content, with the rollout set to begin in the first half of June. Patch S4.0 is scheduled to […]

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05.06.2026
Valve to Launch Steam Machine and Steam Frame in Summer 2026

Valve has provided an update on the release plans for its Steam Machine console and Steam Frame VR headset. According to a post published on the company's official blog on June 4, shipments of both devices are scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026. The launch was previously expected during the first half of […]

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05.06.2026
Schedule for the Final Matches of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1

Today, June 5, the final matches of IEM Cologne Major 2026: Stage 1 will be played. Three decisive matchups are on the schedule, with the winners advancing to the next stage of the tournament, while the losing teams will be eliminated. All matches will be played in a best-of-three (BO3) format. Match Schedule 15:00 — […]

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05.06.2026
FIFA and Netflix Unveil FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), in partnership with Netflix Games, has announced FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, a new football simulation game. The project is part of FIFA’s updated digital strategy aimed at expanding fan engagement worldwide. The game will be available exclusively through Netflix Games starting June 11 and will be free […]

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05.06.2026
Dota 2 Receives Balance Patch 7.41d

During the night of June 5, Valve released the major 7.41d update for Dota 2. The patch includes balance adjustments for numerous heroes, as well as changes to two items — Dagon and Mage Slayer. Tiny received some of the most significant adjustments. The movement slow provided by his Aghanim’s Shard and its duration have […]

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05.06.2026
Top Esports Matches to Watch on June 5: Final Day of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 and the Start of PGS 2026 Circuit 2 Series Final

We have gathered the most important esports matches scheduled for June 5. CS2 Three decisive fifth-round Swiss Stage matches are set to take place at IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1. 15:00 — TYLOO vs Lynn Vision (BO3)17:30 — Liquid vs FlyQuest (BO3)20:00 — NRG vs BIG (BO3) Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The BLAST Slam […]

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05.06.2026
Usyk Plays CS2, Rockstar North Turned into a Fortress to Protect GTA 6 — News Digest for June 4

We have prepared a digest of the main gaming and esports news for Players readers on June 4, 2026. Usyk Relaxes by Playing CS2 After Victory Over Verhoeven Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Becomes a Playable Character in WWE 2K26 Rockstar North Turned into a Fortress to Protect GTA 6 Netflix Announces Third and Final Season […]

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04.06.2026
Three More Teams Advance to the Next Stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026 — HEROIC Eliminated

The fourth round of the opening stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026 has concluded. Following today's matches, three teams secured their places in the next stage, while three others were eliminated from the championship. Advancing with a 3–1 record are GamerLegion, M80, and MIBR. Meanwhile, THUNDERdOWNUNDER, Sharks Esports, and HEROIC have been eliminated from the […]

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04.06.2026
Netflix Announces Third and Final Season of Devil May Cry Animated Series

Netflix has officially confirmed the development of a third season of the animated series Devil May Cry. The announcement came shortly after the release of the second season. The upcoming installment will serve as the conclusion of the story, although an exact premiere date has not yet been revealed. Showrunner Adi Shankar explained the series’ […]

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04.06.2026
VALORANT Masters London 2026: Schedule, Participants, Prize Pool

The second international esports tournament of the year in VALORANT is returning to Europe. This time, twelve of the world’s best teams will gather in London, United Kingdom, to determine the champion of VALORANT Masters London 2026. All matches will be hosted at the iconic venue Copper Box Arena. This prestigious championship will be the […]

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04.06.2026
Tundra Esports Dismantles Competitive Rosters and Shifts to Media Platform

The esports organization Tundra Esports has announced radical changes to its structure. The management has decided to completely отказаться from forming or signing professional rosters across any gaming disciplines. Despite shutting down its competitive teams, the organization will continue to exist. Tundra will transition into a media platform focused on content creation. The platform will […]

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04.06.2026
The Final Four PMGO S1 Finalists Have Been Determined — Boars Gaming Failed to Reach the Final

The Survival Stage of the PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1 has concluded. All finalists of the tournament are now known. The top four teams from the Survival Stage are Team Flash, GOAT Team, 4thrives Esports, and 721 Esports. The remaining squads, including the roster of the Ukrainian organization Boars Gaming, have been eliminated […]

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04.06.2026
Announcement of the Ninth Match Day of Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva

Tournament operator ESEL has released the schedule for the ninth match day of the group stage of the prestigious women’s league Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Match Schedule 20:30 — FUT ESPORT vs EKO ESPORTS21:00 — BRINGING BADS vs PHANTOM The matches will be streamed on the ESEL […]

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