23.04.2026
ESIC issues lifetime ban to former OG Dota 2 player Taiga

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has concluded its investigation into professional Dota 2 player Tommy Le, known as Taiga, and delivered a final ruling: a lifetime ban. The player declined to cooperate with the investigation. The investigation found that Taiga committed multiple breaches of the ESIC Code of Conduct. According to the findings, he: Based […]

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23.04.2026
Battle for bronze: UNBROKEN UA League third-place match set for today

The decisive match for third place in the first season of the UNBROKEN UA League in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by ESEL, will take place this evening. Two teams will clash for the bronze medals: Lions Gaming and ITAMI. Match details: Team rosters: The match will be streamed live on ESEL’s YouTube channel. Reminder: […]

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23.04.2026
The Luminosity organization may return to CS

Brazilian player lux may soon return to the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene. According to Dust2 Brasil, the 24-year-old esports player, who has been on Legacy’s bench since February, is in active negotiations for a move to Luminosity. The organization is expected to build an international roster, featuring players from multiple countries alongside lux. The deal […]

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23.04.2026
ARC Raiders Outstanding Balance Guide | Where to Find Dodger’s Stash and Deal Spot

The Flashpoint update for ARC Raiders adds a couple of new weapons, introduces a fresh map modifier, and expands the game with several new quests. One of these, called Outstanding Balance and obtained from Tien Wen, requires players to locate Dodger’s hidden stash and a separate deal location. Both objectives must be completed during the […]

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23.04.2026
India introduces rules clearly separating esports from real-money gaming

The government of India has introduced new regulations that distinguish esports and standard online games from real-money gaming. The rules were announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on April 22, 2026, and will come into force on May 1. Previously, online gaming laws in India varied by state, creating confusion. The […]

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23.04.2026
Fortnite teases collaboration with Ben 10

Fortnite has revealed another major crossover, this time spotlighting the культовий animated series Ben 10. Epic Games shared images and short clips featuring a distinctive green glow and symbols closely resembling the Omnitrix interface — the device that allows Ben Tennyson to transform into various aliens. The biggest excitement comes from rumors that the collaboration […]

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23.04.2026
Insider: Xbox testing a “build-your-own” Game Pass subscription

Xbox is reportedly planning a major overhaul of Game Pass that would allow players to customize their own subscription. This was reported by Jez Corden from Windows Central. The proposed system would make Game Pass more flexible by letting users choose specific features and content bundles instead of sticking to fixed tiers. Players could potentially […]

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23.04.2026
Trade Limit Changes: CS2 Update – April 23

A small update for Counter-Strike 2 has been released. It doesn’t add new content but addresses several technical issues. The developers adjusted player behavior on narrow surfaces, made minor tweaks to weapon animations, and fixed some character texture problems. A new limit on the number of items in trade offers has also been introduced. [ […]

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23.04.2026
JD Gaming introduce dog Duobao as the team’s official ambassador

Chinese esports organization JD Gaming, best known for its success in League of Legends, has announced an unusual addition to its lineup. The team’s new ambassador is a dog named Duobao. Duobao’s name translates from Chinese as “many treasures.” The organization introduced its new mascot on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, presenting the pet […]

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23.04.2026
HBO Max and Warner Bros. secure Evo 2026 broadcast rights for LATAM

Warner Bros. Games and the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) have announced a new partnership. Under the agreement, Evo 2026 tournaments will be broadcast on HBO Max and Warner Play. The deal focuses on Portuguese-language coverage across LATAM. The partnership includes three major 2026 events: Evo Japan 2026 in Tokyo, Evo 2026 in Las Vegas, and […]

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