20.02.2026
NAVI lost to MKOI and dropped to the lower bracket of LEC 2026 Versus

The Natus Vincere League of Legends roster was defeated by Movistar KOI in the upper bracket semifinal of LEC 2026 Versus. The match ended with a 0–2 score. As a result, NAVI have fallen to the lower bracket of the tournament, where they will face the winner of the matchup between GIANTX and Team Heretics. […]

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20.02.2026
Why should you watch the Portuguese LAN — Roman Imperium Cup V?

The CS2 scene is incredibly diverse right now. Besides the constant top-tier global championships, there are also smaller LAN tournaments that play a crucial role for lower-tier teams. These events allow teams to earn VRS points, the key to reaching the big stage, especially the Major. Yesterday, the Roman Imperium Cup V kicked off in […]

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20.02.2026
NAVI did not advance to the next stage of DreamLeague Season 28

NAVI won their final match of the first group stage at DreamLeague Season 28 in Dota 2. The team defeated Execration 2:0. However, NAVI failed to advance further, losing out to Team Falcons and Xtreme Gaming on map difference. At the tournament, the “Born to Win” squad secured two victories, suffered three losses, and drew […]

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20.02.2026
NAVI have been eliminated from their “home” tournament

Today, NAVI ended their run at the Romanian event PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 after a 1:2 quarterfinal loss against MOUZ.The match initially went in favor of the German organization, but on the first map NAVI managed to pull off a comeback and secure it. That certainly sparked some hope, but the Ukrainian team couldn’t take more […]

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20.02.2026
Players in 2XKO will receive in-game rewards for participating in community tournaments

Riot Games has announced the launch of a pilot rewards program for players who take part in community tournaments for the fighting game 2XKO. The system includes three types of incentives depending on the format and results: Participation: Loyalty: Victory: To receive rewards, players must link their Riot Games account to their profile on start.gg […]

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20.02.2026
CD Projekt has unveiled a collector’s set to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077.

To mark the game’s fifth anniversary, CD Projekt RED announced the 5th Anniversary Collector’s Set, headlined by a detailed replica of the iconic in-game biochip, the “Relic.” The set includes: The bundle can be purchased together with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, or as a standalone accessories set. For reference, Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games.

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20.02.2026
Valve is hosting a “Horse Festival” on Steam.

From February 19 to 23, 2026, Steam is running the “Horse Festival,” a themed event dedicated to games where horses are central characters, a key gameplay element, or the primary means of transportation. While the list of discounts is extensive, special attention is given to the following titles: Immediately after the event concludes, the large-scale […]

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20.02.2026
Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games — the studio behind the remake of Demon's Souls and Uncharted trilogy remasters.

Sony announced the closure of Bluepoint Games following a “recent business review” amid broader cost-cutting across the gaming industry. The studio will officially cease operations in March 2026, with around 70 employees set to lose their jobs. In recent years, the team had been working on an ambitious live-service project set in the God of […]

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20.02.2026
Michelin becomes a partner of the Rocket League Championship Series.

Michelin, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, has announced a partnership agreement with the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) for the 2026 season. As part of the collaboration, the brand will be integrated into tournament broadcasts, with the possibility of branded content appearing directly in the game. For Michelin, this marks a step toward […]

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20.02.2026
Saudi Arabia has acquired full ownership of the Evo fighting tournament series.

RTS, a company owned by the Saudi mega-project Qiddiya City, has officially completed the buyout of all ownership stakes in Evolution Championship Series (Evo). As a result, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Indian company NODWIN Gaming have fully exited the ownership structure. RTS is now the sole owner of the Evo brand and all events held […]

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