08.10.2026
“We are ready for this” — Spinx on young players, xertioN, the new sticker system and the ESL Pro League playoffs

After MOUZ confidently advanced to the ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs with a 3:0 record, we spoke with Spinx. The player talked about the advantages and disadvantages of young talents, xertioN’s development in the IGL role, and the influence of coach sycrone on his development. Spinx also shared his thoughts on his own playstyle […]

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08.10.2026
“I’ve always wanted to stay at Vitality” — apEX on 8 years with the club, m0NESY, BC.Game and his career future

During ESL Pro League Season 24, we spoke with Vitality captain apEX. The French veteran talked about his eight-year history with the club, the team’s future, and a potential replacement for ZywOo if he ever switches to a rifler role. apEX also commented on the situation with BC.Game, who took advantage of the opportunity to […]

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08.10.2026
G2's Sensation and Vitality's Resilience: Results of the Tense Quarter-Finals in Shanghai

In the upper bracket quarter-finals of the Valorant Champions 2026 tournament in Shanghai, G2 and Vitality secured crucial victories. G2 unexpectedly swept 100 Thieves (2-0), while Vitality outlasted Nongshim RedForce in a tense struggle. The winners will now join NRG and LOUD in the upper bracket, with 100T and Nongshim continuing their run in the […]

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08.10.2026
Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis and Forever Ago are coming to Game Pass this October

XBOX has revealed the first wave of October additions to Game Pass, with Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, Neon Abyss 2, and several other games joining the service. Available from October 8 Coming soon Leaving the catalog on October 15 Game Pass subscribers can also claim an Asphalt Legends benefit featuring the Ford GT […]

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08.10.2026
Monster Hunter Stories — 10 Years of History About Hunters, Riders, and Monsters

On October 8, 2016, Monster Hunter Stories—the first game in the eponymous spin-off of Capcom's popular series—was released in Japan on the Nintendo 3DS. Unlike the main Monster Hunter installments, where players hunted massive monsters themselves, the new game offered a completely different perspective on the familiar world. And today, on October 8, 2026, Monster […]

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08.10.2026
Why Star Wars works best when the genre sets the rules

Today’s article was prepared by Søren Ahrensborg Kamper, who has been writing about Star Wars games, their history, and design since 2009. He edits Star Wars: Gaming — an independent publication dedicated to more than four decades of video games set in a galaxy far, far away. From KOTOR and X-Wing to Zero Company and […]

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08.10.2026
No Playoffs, but High Chances for the Major: Aleksib Sums Up NAVI's Performance

Natus Vincere have concluded their Pro League run, exiting the tournament following a group-stage loss to PARIVISION. Katowice presented a perfect opportunity to officially secure a Major spot, but the team failed to capitalize on it. Despite this, NAVI still hold a 90% chance of qualifying for PGL Singapore. Having attended all 24 previous Majors, […]

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08.10.2026
ESL Pro League Season 24: All Playoff Participants Decided — Who Surprised and Who Failed the Swiss Stage

On October 7, the Swiss stage of ESL Pro League Season 24 concluded, determining all eight teams that will continue the fight for the trophy in the playoffs. Over five tournament days, 16 teams fought for a spot on the stage at Spodek Arena in Katowice, while for some of the favorites, the tournament ended […]

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08.10.2026
Valve approves BC.Game’s appeal and allows the team to qualify for the PGL Singapore Major from Asia

Valve has updated its Tournament Operations Exceptions regulations, officially recognizing the BC.Game roster as belonging to the Asian region and eligible for an invitation to the PGL Singapore Major. The team had previously been disqualified as part of the developer’s crackdown on organizations that artificially switched their region to Asia in order to secure an […]

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08.10.2026
Sony patents AI system that could dynamically change NPC behavior during gameplay

Sony Interactive Entertainment continues to patent unusual technologies for games. After a system that could potentially turn the DualSense controller into a payment terminal for PS Store purchases, the company has now patented another interesting concept. Patentlyze spotted a patent describing the use of artificial intelligence to dynamically alter NPC behavior while a game is […]

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08.10.2026
EA Sports FC 27 generates over $714 million and becomes the year’s highest earning new release

According to estimates from Alinea Analytics, EA Sports FC 27 has sold 7.9 million copies across PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam in less than three weeks, generating $714.1 million in revenue. This makes the football simulator the highest earning new release of 2026. PlayStation accounts for the majority of sales at 77.1%, followed by Xbox at […]

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08.10.2026
FlyQuest survive Demacia Cup Round 3 as GAM and Shopify Rebellion exit the tournament

Day two of the Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 Round 3 ended with a FlyQuest victory in the Round Robin format. The team managed to overcome their opponents in the 0-2 pool, securing the sole ticket to the next stage, while GAM Esports and Shopify Rebellion have officially been eliminated from the competition. GAM Esports […]

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08.10.2026
Astralis planning double roster change after first LAN victory in years

Danish esports organization Astralis are actively looking for immediate replacements for Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen and Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard. According to sources cited by HLTV, the club intends to make a double roster change in its CS2 lineup in the near future. The news of the changes comes as a surprise, as just last Saturday the […]

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