26.02.2026
Results of the European qualifier for PGL Bucharest 2026 on February 22

Within the PGL Bucharest 2026 Europe Closed Qualifier, today featured a full matchday where several teams continued their fight for a spot at the main LAN event in Bucharest. We have already published the list of invited teams. After today’s matches, the tournament will move on with the next games in both the lower and […]

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26.02.2026
Lenovo is giving away free Steam keys for Heavy Rain

On Lenovo’s official website, a giveaway of keys for the popular cinematic adventure detective game Heavy Rain, developed by Quantic Dream, the studio behind Detroit: Become Human, has begun. Players can get a Steam key for free, but over 28,000 users have already registered for the promotion, so there might be a bit of a […]

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26.02.2026
NaVi continue their partnership with Saucony

For the second year in a row, Saucony is the official footwear partner of NAVI. This sets the Ukrainian club apart from others, as few organizations in the esports scene offer similar merchandise for their fans. Currently, the sneaker line includes one model, available in three different colorways and patterns on the NAVI Shop. As […]

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26.02.2026
s1mple has rather small chances of qualifying for the IEM Cologne Major 2026

Everything in Counter-Strike is currently centered around the Majors, more specifically around everything that leads to them. Organizations practically have dedicated departments that calculate VRS points to make sure they have enough to qualify for a Major. s1mple is currently playing for BC.Game, a team that had almost no chance of qualifying for the previous […]

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26.02.2026
FNCS Major 1 Summit to Take Place in Germany

Epic Games and BLAST have announced that the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) will be hosted in Germany for the first time in the history of the series. The FNCS Major 1 Summit is scheduled for May 30–31, 2026. The event will take place at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf. The best FNCS duos will […]

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26.02.2026
Riot Games conducted quiet layoffs

The well-known esports commentator MonteCristo was the first to report the new layoffs at Riot Games in the early hours of February 26, 2026. These are the second round of layoffs in February 2026. On February 9, the company announced the dismissal of approximately 80 employees from the fighting game 2XKO team — half of […]

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26.02.2026
The second part of Subway Surfers has now been officially released

The continuation of the truly legendary mobile game Subway Surfers has already been released. Subway Surfers 2 is now officially called Subway Surfers City, available for free on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play), with the option to pre-download and an offline mode. You can immediately notice that the game’s graphics have changed, they […]

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26.02.2026
The New York Attorney General has sued Valve for “illegally promoting gambling” in video games

The New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve, accusing the company of “illegally promoting gambling among children and teenagers” through lootbox mechanics in its popular video games. Among the titles highlighted by regulators are Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2. The lawsuit was filed following an investigation […]

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26.02.2026
2026 PMCO EEU Wildcard Spring: Registration Open for Regional Teams

The new season of 2026 PMCO EEU Wildcard Spring invites Eastern European teams to compete for a $20,000 prize pool and slots at the 2026 PMGO Season 1 EECA Regional Finals, taking place online from April 4 to April 12. Registration for the 2026 PMCO EEU Wildcard Spring is open until March 9 via the […]

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26.02.2026
Blazkowicz Meets a Ukrainian Girl | Wolfenstein 3 Reveals Story Details

New information about the next Wolfenstein entry has surfaced via mp1st. According to journalists, the project is already in an active phase of production. The game is reportedly operating under the codename Valkyrie, at least for casting purposes. Casting duties are being handled by Tom Keegan, who recently served as performance director on Indiana Jones […]

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