We've prepared a roundup of the top gaming and esports news for Players on July 2, 2026. Jimpphat Leaves MOUZ Domino’s UK Mocks PlayStation’s Shift Away from Physical Discs PUBG Mobile × Naruto Collaboration Skins Revealed Cristiano Ronaldo Appears in Esports World Cup 2026 Promotional Video Valve Releases Small Update for Dota 2 and the […]
NAVI Junior have been eliminated from VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 3, finishing the tournament in 5th–6th place. NAVI's academy roster lost to Joblife 1–2 in the lower bracket quarterfinals (7:13 on Pearl, 13:6 on Breeze, and 13:15 on Ascent). The defeat resulted in the team's elimination from the tournament. At VCL EMEA: Stage 3, […]
A listing for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has appeared on PlayAsia, showing a price of $59.99. Nintendo has not officially confirmed the game's price, so the listing could still be a placeholder. If the leaked price is accurate, it may offer a clue about the remake's overall scope. Nintendo's major first […]
id Software has revealed new details about Revelations, the first and likely only expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages, which launches on July 7. The information was shared by DOOM game director Hugo Martin and id Software studio director Marty Stratton during an interview with IGN. According to the developers, the DLC will take around […]
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced an expanded multi-division partnership with Sony Group for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026), which will take place in Paris, France. The new agreement builds on the collaboration established during EWC 2025. Under the expanded partnership, multiple technology and entertainment divisions of the Sony conglomerate […]
Ukraine's eFootball Console national team concluded its Nations League Week 3 campaign after being eliminated in the second round of the lower bracket. Ukraine began the playoffs with a 2-1 victory over Georgia. The individual match scores were 2-1, 0-1, and 1-0, securing the series win and a place in the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals, […]
Tournament organizer BLAST has published its 2025 financial report, confirming that the company has returned to profitability after several years of operating losses. BLAST recorded a consolidated net profit of €411,000, marking a significant milestone driven by international expansion and the stabilization of its business model. During 2025, BLAST's global revenue increased by 39.5% year-over-year, […]
The organizers of the Esports World Cup 2026 have revealed the Dota 2 group stage draw. The tournament's 24 teams have been divided into four groups of six. The winner of each group will advance directly to the playoffs. Teams finishing 2nd through 4th will compete in the Survival Stage, where the top four teams […]
The UK division of Domino's Pizza has published a tongue-in-cheek "official statement" announcing that it will stop producing physical pizzas in favor of "digital" ones. The post humorously references Sony's decision to gradually phase out physical game discs for PlayStation. The parody was shared on the company's official social media channels, poking fun at the […]
German esports organization MOUZ has officially announced the departure of Finnish CS2 player Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo. The news was confirmed through the organization's social media channels. Jimpphat had been moved to the inactive roster in April 2026 during MOUZ's roster rebuild, alongside former in-game leader Ludvig "Brollan" Brolin. The Finnish rifler began his journey with […]
Czech Games has announced the development of a comprehensive board game based on Warhorse Studios' acclaimed RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Pre-orders are now open, with shipping expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027. Set in medieval Bohemia, the board game places players in the role of ordinary commoners who are free to forge […]
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has officially announced that Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host the World Esports Championship 2027. The announcement was made during the signing of the official Host Agreement for the federation's flagship international tournament. The trilateral agreement was signed by representatives of the International Esports Federation (IESF), the Ministry of […]
In Meccha Chameleon, there is an Eeyans system derived from the Japanese expression “Eeyan” (ええやん), which means “that’s great.” This feature appears during the Answer Check phase at the end of each round and allows players to rate other participants’ hiding spots. During this final phase, players can freely move around the map and inspect […]
