Details: Reports indicate that in EA Sports FC 27, “The Grounds” will introduce an open-world environment. It has also been disclosed what will be included in the new gameplay format.

Features in the new game:

• Explore the entire city freely
• Visit the barbershop
• Outfit your player with fresh gear sets
• Train at the gym
• Take part in street matches to build your reputation
• Level up your created player

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: EA Sports FC 27 “The Grounds” is reportedly going FULL open-world.You could:• Roam an entire city• Hit the barbershop• Drip out your player with fresh fits• Grind in the gym• Run street games to build your rep• Level up your created baller pic.twitter.com/Lai9idCZR6

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) February 17, 2026

By the way, every year EA Sports traditionally launches a new edition of its Formula 1 video game series. However, next year this annual cycle will be broken, as there will be no new Formula 1 game in 2026. The next full release is scheduled for 2027.

Reminder: The developers of The Witcher have published several screenshots from the technical demonstration of the next version. The demo was showcased on Unreal Engine 5.

Details: According to Fut Sheriff, the next version of the game will introduce an open-world feature. EA developers have registered a new brand under the name “FC THE GROUND”.

🚨OPEN WORLD IS COMING IN FC 27 AND IT WILL BE CALLED “FC THE GROUNDS” ✅EA had a new brand registered as "FC THE GROUND”💣💣💣💣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/xLoRh3beCg

— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) January 28, 2026

By the way, every year EA Sports traditionally launches a new edition of its Formula 1 video game series. However, next year this annual cycle will be broken, as there will be no new Formula 1 game in 2026. The next full release is scheduled for 2027.

Reminder: The developers of The Witcher have published several screenshots from the technical demonstration of the next version. The demo was showcased on Unreal Engine 5.

Details: Today it was reported that legendary video game developer and designer Vince Zampella died in a car accident at the age of 55.

According to reports, yesterday at 12:45 PM on Angeles Crest Highway, Zampella's car veered off the road and crashed into a concrete barrier, sparking a fire. Medics and police arrived at the scene and confirmed Vince's death after identifying him.

There was also another passenger in the car with Zampella, who also died.

Thanks to Vince Zampella, the world of video games was gifted with masterpieces such as Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2, Titanfall, Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, as well as the recently released Battlefield 6.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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Details: According to EA, there will be no new F1 game in 2026. The next full release is scheduled for 2027. As for next year, F1 25 will receive a paid expansion instead of being replaced by a new title.

Quote: “F1 25 has been an incredible success, fueled by the passion of fans and the energy of the sport. With Formula 1’s momentum on and off the track, now is the perfect time for us to look ahead and build for the future.

We’re fully committed to the EA SPORTS F1 franchise. Our multi-year plan extends this year’s excitement with the 2026 expansion and reimagines the F1 experience for 2027 to deliver even more for players at every level around the world,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters.

Reminder: Joseph Kosinski, director of the first film, has confirmed that talks are underway regarding a sequel to the Formula 1 movie and the next instalment.

Details: This time, the creators revealed another set of changes coming in Football Manager 26. They concern the interface, which, according to the developers, will undergo the most significant overhaul in years.

Quote: “Our biggest interface update in a generation. A new, intuitive way of exploring. Designed specifically for the modern manager,” the announcement stated.

Our biggest UI upgrade in a generation 🤩A new, intuitive way to explore. Tailor-made for the modern manager.Discover how #FM26 changes the game 🎥 pic.twitter.com/3O9UqZ3X4d

— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 10, 2025

The previous video presentation offered a first glimpse of the game, accompanied by the tagline: “It’s back. Better. Preparing for the new season.” Developers have also confirmed that the game will be released very soon.

Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

Details: On the official Football Manager page on X (formerly Twitter), a new video was released showcasing an updated pre-match presentation format and in-game experience.

Quote: “Built on new foundations. Where the story evolves,” the post reads.

Built on new foundations.Where storytelling evolves. Your #FM26 Match Day First Look 🎬 pic.twitter.com/HaPpD1qXcP

— Football Manager (@FootballManager) September 4, 2025

The previous video presentation offered a first glimpse of the game, accompanied by the tagline: “It’s back. Better. Preparing for the new season.” Developers have also confirmed that the game will be released very soon.

Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

The Antonio Vespucio Liberti is already the largest stadium in Argentina and South America, holding 85,018 fans. The project would add roughly 5,000 seats, further strengthening Monumental’s reputation as a landmark venue on the continent. It would build on the modernization efforts carried out in recent years.

In addition to seating expansion, River also plans to install a new LED screen in the Centenario Alta stand. Measuring 25.6 by 14.4 meters with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, it would mirror the recently upgraded screen in the Sívori Alta and enhance the viewing experience for supporters.

The board sees infrastructure growth as a key part of its institutional strategy. While still under evaluation, the plan aligns with the team’s successful run under Marcelo Gallardo, who has kept River at the top of the Clausura standings.

After an intense August, River will pause during the FIFA international break and return on September 13. The team will visit Estudiantes at Estadio UNO in La Plata at 7 p.m. for Matchday 8 of the Clausura.

The highest-rated Red is Mohamed Salah, who boasts a 91 rating. The Egyptian’s rating has jumped by two points compared to the previous version, bringing him level with Kylian Mbappé.

🚨 Liverpool ratings in FC 26 🔴Mo Salah joint highest rated in game 👑Make sure to follow @DonkTrading ✅#fc26 pic.twitter.com/XbKqzwhQQf

— Donk (@DonkTrading) August 29, 2025

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He is followed by Virgil van Dijk (90), Florian Wirtz (89), goalkeeper Alisson (89), Alexis Mac Allister (87), and Ibrahima Konaté (86).

It’s worth remembering that for years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the EA ratings. Messi reached a peak rating of 94 in FIFA 12–14 and FIFA 16, while Ronaldo hit the same mark in FIFA 17 and FIFA 19. According to the latest leaks, current Al-Nassr star Ronaldo will have an 85 rating, and Messi of Inter Miami will come in at 87.

Details: On its X page (formerly Twitter), Football Manager posted a video presentation offering a first glimpse at matchday, accompanied by the caption: “Back. Better. Building for the season ahead.”

The developers also announced that the game will be released very soon.

Back. Better. Building for the season ahead.#FM26 Match Day First Look. Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/zLcBEUvOQq

— Football Manager (@FootballManager) August 13, 2025

We also previously reported that an upcoming update might bring a reworked player career mode. According to the community page FC CONCEPTS, EA may introduce an open world to the player career mode in one of the future editions.

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Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

Details: EA Sports has officially released a video and announced that new features are coming to Career Mode. Now, a manager transfer market, revamped analytics, and other innovations will be available.

A new Manager Career experience, inspired by your feedback. Here are all the new features coming to #FC26:🕴️ Manager Live🔁 Manager Market📊 Overhauled analytics Pre-order now: https://t.co/natmzKHPOf pic.twitter.com/ip3Azu6MMF

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) August 1, 2025

We also previously reported that an upcoming update might bring a reworked player career mode. According to the community page FC CONCEPTS, EA may introduce an open world to the player career mode in one of the future editions.

Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

Details: On the official EA SPORTS FC page, a video showcasing the new gameplay was presented. The developer notes that these changes were implemented in response to numerous requests from the game's fanbase.

Here are all the new gameplay features set to arrive in EA FC 26:

• Two presets
• Refined fundamentals
• Community-inspired features and updates.

Overhauled gameplay, powered by your feedback. Here are all the new gameplay features coming to #FC26:🎮 Two presets⚽️ Refined fundamentals🗣️ Community inspired features and updates.Pre-order now: https://t.co/DNvk5sBUDR pic.twitter.com/INuijUyDG0

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 22, 2025

We also previously reported that an upcoming update might bring a reworked player career mode. According to the community page FC CONCEPTS, EA may introduce an open world to the player career mode in one of the future editions.

Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

Details: The official EA SPORTS FC page has dropped the first full trailer of the upcoming game, captioned: “Innovations inspired by you, in every mode.”

It’s also been revealed that the game will hit the shelves on September 26. One month ahead of launch, on August 26, pre-orders for the football simulator will open.

Jude Bellingham will once again be the face of the cover—after already gracing it last year.

We also previously reported that an upcoming update might bring a reworked player career mode. According to the community page FC CONCEPTS, EA may introduce an open world to the player career mode in one of the future editions.

Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

Details: The official EA SPORTS accounts have unveiled a teaser featuring Cole Palmer in the leading role for the new EA FC 26. The developers announced that a full trailer for the upcoming installment will be released on Wednesday, July 16.

Show the game 🤝See the full #FC26 reveal tomorrow: https://t.co/5s9nHPPxcw 🥶 pic.twitter.com/oOEJQM74Bc

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 15, 2025

It has also been reported that Jude Bellingham will once again grace the cover of the game—he was the face of the franchise last year as well.

We also previously reported that an upcoming update might bring a reworked player career mode. According to the community page FC CONCEPTS, EA may introduce an open world to the player career mode in one of the future editions.

Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

Details: According to information from Fut Sheriff, Jude Bellingham will once again appear on the cover of the game. He was already featured on last year’s edition.

🚨Bellingham is the cover star player for FC 26 ⭐️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@LeanDesign_ ) pic.twitter.com/uAkEQxvJAe

— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) June 24, 2025

We also previously reported that an upcoming update might bring a reworked player career mode. According to the community page FC CONCEPTS, EA may introduce an open world to the player career mode in one of the future editions.

Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

Details: According to the FC CONCEPTS community, EA is considering adding an open world feature to the player career mode in one of the next games. Rumor has it, the following features are on the table:

• This will be a separate game mode, reminiscent of NBA 2K Park.
• Create and customize your own character.
• In-game currency system.
• The ability to own your own house.
• Buy and own a car.
• Train on Volta pitches.
• Shop for clothes in stores.
• Interact with other players online.
• Create your own lobbies.

However, it’s still unclear whether this mode will debut in EA FC 26 — the project is reportedly in the early stages of testing.

🚨EA will add a new open world mode to the FC franchise 🤯Rumours are:🏀It will be it's own game mode similar to NBA 2K Park🧑‍🦱Create & customise your own character💵Currency system in the game🏠Own your own house🚗Own your own car🥅Train on Volta pitches👚Purchase… pic.twitter.com/LpKYNEfS9x

— FC CONCEPTS (@EAFCconcepts) June 11, 2025

Reminder: EA FC 25 remains the most popular football simulator in the world, but the developers recently faced serious criticism. The controversy arose from a goal celebration added to the game that mimics the movements of a chimpanzee.

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The Portuguese superstar shared an official post, accompanied by an explanatory caption.

Публикация от Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano)

“I’m proud to join the Esports World Cup as Global Ambassador - standing with esports athletes who rise above and inspire the next generation.”

It’s worth noting that the Esports World Cup (EWC) is an annual series of international esports tournaments organized by the non-profit Esports World Cup Foundation. It is widely regarded as the world’s largest professional esports event. The tournament’s budget for 2025 is set at $70 million.

Публикация от Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano)

The championship is held every year from July to August in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With Cristiano Ronaldo—who is the star of local club Al-Nassr—joining as an ambassador, the tournament gains an exceptional new highlight.

Details: The official game page on X (formerly Twitter) published several screenshots from the technical demo of the next version. The demo was showcased running on Unreal Engine 5.

Thanks for tuning in to The Witcher 4 — Unreal Engine 5 tech demo and joining us during the State of Unreal 2025! #UnrealFestThe full presentation will be uploaded and shared with everyone later today, but in the meantime, here's four screenshots straight from the demo to tide… pic.twitter.com/LL7bJH1biV

— The Witcher (@thewitcher) June 3, 2025

Later, a video offering the first technical look at The Witcher 4 was also released. The game is running on a standard PS5 at a smooth 60 FPS.

First look at ‘THE WITCHER 4’ tech demo.Running on standard PS5 at 60FPS. pic.twitter.com/3zku03p5m7

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 3, 2025

Previously, it was reported that the release of GTA VI was postponed to next year. Rockstar Games has officially delayed the launch and announced the exact date—May 26, 2026.

Reminder: The official Rockstar Games pages have posted a new trailer for GTA VI. This is already the second trailer for the upcoming release.

Details: The official Rockstar Games pages have unveiled a fresh trailer for GTA VI. This marks the second trailer for the upcoming installment in the legendary franchise.

Watch Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 NowExplore Vice City and beyond at https://t.co/XPwC8URCQ4 pic.twitter.com/6HKtk5K2b5

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) May 6, 2025

Previously, we reported that the release of GTA VI was postponed to next year. Rockstar Games officially delayed the game's launch, announcing the precise release date—May 26, 2026.

By the way, the storyline of GTA VI unfolds in the fictional open state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, and the city of Vice City, modeled after Miami. The game centers around two criminals: Lucia and her partner.

Reminder: At The Game Awards 2024, Polish studio CD Projekt RED unveiled the long-awaited trailer for The Witcher 4. The trailer revealed that Ciri, not Geralt as in previous entries, will take the lead as the main protagonist.

Details: Today, Rockstar Games officially postponed the game's release and announced the exact new date—May 26, 2026.

"We sincerely regret that the release is taking longer than you expected. The excitement and anticipation surrounding the new Grand Theft Auto have truly inspired our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and patience as we work to finish the game.

With every game we create, we always strive to surpass your expectations—and Grand Theft Auto VI will be no exception. We hope you understand—we just need a bit more time to reach the quality standard you expect—and that you rightfully deserve," the company’s official statement reads.

The initial release will be for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 consoles.

Reminder: Earlier, renowned Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen joined the esports organization Team Liquid.

Details: The issue arose when a goal celebration mimicking chimpanzee movements was added to the game.

Many users were extremely displeased with this celebration and began accusing Electronic Arts of racism towards black football players.

However, the irony is that this is an actual celebration by Real Madrid's black forward Endrick.

🚨𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞́𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐥 𝐲 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬…La célébration d’Endrick 🇧🇷, ajoutée il y a à peine une semaine sur #FC25, a été 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄́𝐄 du jeu ! ❌ pic.twitter.com/KIB6LdJPRn

— FIFA NEWS 🎮🇫🇷 | #FC25 (@fifanewsfr) March 17, 2025

Reminder: Last month, it was reported that Endrick and Arda Güler might leave Real Madrid next summer.

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The Dailysports team has gathered the main changes presented in the new version of the simulator for you.

The main innovation in PGA TOUR 2K25 is the new swing mechanics. EvoSwing adapts to your swing style to create the "perfect" rhythm. The trajectory of your swing now depends on the individual parameters chosen when creating MyPLAYER.

Another important improvement is enhanced graphics. Combined with the new swing mechanics, this creates a much more realistic atmosphere, despite somewhat monotonous commentary.

The classic career mode is back in the game. You create your own golfer and progress from the bottom to the top. This version introduces training sessions – "MyPlayer Progression System." It's your chance to test your skills before a tournament and better explore the terrain.

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Another novelty is sponsorship events. Now you can build relationships with sponsors through photoshoots and media campaigns. This will allow you to enhance your brand ambassador status. The higher your status, the more level points you earn in matches. Level points are key to obtaining exclusive rewards from sponsors.

The main star of the PGA TOUR game remains Tiger Woods. However, in this version, new golfers join him. Among them are US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick and seven-time PGA TOUR winner Max Homa.

In addition to the star trio featured on the cover, the game will also include 11 other well-known golfers from the PGA and LPGA: Justin Thomas, Lydia Ko, Tony Finau, Tom Kim, Rose Zhang, and Brooke Henderson.

And of course, you.

This version will feature licensed top tournaments for the first time: The Open, US Open, and PGA Championship. And of course, the iconic The Players.

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Quote: "Some of my most iconic moments, incredible escapes from difficult situations, and convincing victories happened at the biggest tournaments. In PGA Tour 2K25, players will be able to step onto the tee box and create their own unforgettable moments using a personalized MyPlayer, my cover colleagues Matt Fitzpatrick and Max Homa, or even me," said Tiger Woods.

The game features 29 licensed golf courses, including the famous Players Championship course and Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.

PGA TOUR 2K25 will be released on all platforms on February 28, 2025. The price remains the same for both PC and consoles:

• Standard Edition – $69.99
• Deluxe Edition – $99.99
• Legend Edition – $119.99

The new version of the game is significantly different from the previous one. The company took a break – and it paid off. Improved graphics and updated gameplay allow you to feel the realism of golf and the overall atmosphere of the game even more deeply. Undoubtedly, there are aspects that can be improved, and the 2K team will surely be working on it.

Details: Carlsen will represent Team Liquid at the Esports World Cup, as this year’s tournament lineup includes chess. The organization had already bolstered its roster by signing American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, making their chess division a formidable force.

Reminder: The Esports World Cup chess tournament will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 31 to August 3, 2025. The prize pool for the chess event alone stands at $1.5 million. Alongside chess, the competition will feature games such as CS2, Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, EA FC 25, Rocket League, and others. Previously, Carlsen had a public dispute with FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich.

Details: According to Dexerto, police confirmed on February 7 that they had arrested Mitchell Joseph Allan on charges related to lewd acts and sexual contact with a minor. Allan was taken into custody by Elm Ridge police on February 1 and has been placed in Denton County Jail.

Authorities have refrained from disclosing further details due to the sensitive nature of the case and the age of the victims. However, police have urged the parents of affected children to come forward and report any relevant information.

Following the revelations, several members of NorCal’s organization have announced their departure from the team.

Reminder: Former AS Roma and Belgium national team star Radja Nainggolan recently shared details about his arrest on drug smuggling suspicions.

Details: Today, the game's developers, Sports Interactive, officially announced that work on the release of Football Manager 2025 has been completely halted.

The game was initially scheduled for release in November but was later postponed to March. However, the company has now decided to shift its full focus to Football Manager 2026.

Sports Interactive regret to inform that, following extensive internal discussion and careful consideration with SEGA, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Football Manager 25. pic.twitter.com/tLRbq8305K

— Football Manager (@FootballManager) February 7, 2025

All players who had pre-ordered the game will receive a refund.

Football Manager 2025 was supposed to be the first game in the series to run on the Unity engine, but the developers were unable to complete the transition.

Reminder: Last month, EA FC released its Team of the Year lineup.

Details: The lineup includes three Spanish players and four representatives from Real Madrid.

EA FC 25 Team of the Year:

• Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
• Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Virgil van Dijk, William Saliba, Alejandro Grimaldo
• Midfielders: Cole Palmer, Rodri, Jude Bellingham
• Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior

Chosen by the fans, for the fans. Introducing the Men’s Team of the Year.Attackers land in #FC25 Ultimate Team on Jan 17. pic.twitter.com/FF4dZpuowx

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) January 16, 2025

Reminder: Previously, Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire commented on Cole Palmer's potential to become a coach in the future.

Details: On the official PGATOUR2K25 page, the release of the latest version of the game was announced. It was also confirmed that Tiger Woods will once again feature on the cover, accompanied by the release of the official trailer.

According to the developers, the game is set to launch on February 28.

Your tee time approaches....With revamped modes, mechanics and visuals, plus more licensed courses and events, it's almost time to aim for greatness with #PGATOUR2K25.Pre-order today and tee off with us on February 28! ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/oBuaKcq7Km

— #PGATOUR2K25 (@PGATOUR2K) January 14, 2025

By the way, at the 2024 The Game Awards, Polish studio CD Projekt RED unveiled the long-awaited trailer for The Witcher 4. The trailer revealed that the new protagonist will be Ciri, shifting focus away from Geralt, the main character in previous games of the series.

Reminder: A funny moment between Tiger and Charlie Woods occurred during the PNC Golf Tournament, where parents compete with their children. 15-year-old Charlie made his first career hole-in-one, causing an enthusiastic reaction from his father.

The Brazilians started the game seriously in search of a win, and the coach managed the game well, as he made six full substitutions before the end of the game to show the team well until the end, and indeed it happened remarkably.

But after a full hour of play, the managers of Mamelodi Sundowns retreated a little, then the coach decided to make all those changes that he made during the game, and the yellow team continues its outstanding performance this season to continue in the lead with pride and merit.

Details: The trailer revealed that the new main protagonist of the game will be Ciri, not Geralt, as in the previous entries in the series.

It is expected that CD Projekt RED will develop a trilogy centered around Ciri.

The studio also announced that The Witcher 4 will utilize the Unreal Engine 5, promising a more stable and optimized launch experience.

Reminder: Earlier reports suggested that Lionel Messi might be added as a character in Fortnite.

Details: According to information from HYPEX, Lionel Messi, currently playing for Inter Miami, might be introduced as a character in Fortnite. Pubity Sport even asked artificial intelligence to visualize how Messi could look in the game, showcasing a futuristic and stylized version of the legendary footballer.

Lionel Messi is rumored to be added to Fortnite, according to various Fortnite leaks 😅🎮We asked AI to imagine the legendary football icon within the game 🧐🎨 pic.twitter.com/KKfy5UskDf

— Pubity Sport (@pubitysport) December 10, 2024

Fortnite, developed by Epic Games and released in 2017, has become a global gaming phenomenon. While offering various game modes, its Battle Royale mode skyrocketed to cultural prominence between 2018 and 2019. By March 2019, the mode amassed over 250 million players and earned numerous awards.

Messi’s inclusion in Fortnite would add to the game's tradition of featuring global icons, blending his iconic football legacy with the vibrant, action-packed world of Fortnite. His character would likely be equipped with unique emotes, outfits inspired by his career, and football-themed accessories, making him a highly sought-after skin for players.

Reminder: Despite various rumors about his future, legendary Lionel Messi made a well-anticipated decision about where he will continue his career. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner decided to extend his contract with Inter Miami through the end of 2026.

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It seems that Amouranth may have been too dedicated to her ASMR content, as in August 2024, YouTube banned her channel for explicit content.

Публикация от Amouranth (@amouranthoffical)

Amouranth is certainly unafraid to embrace her sexuality. Her Instagram page is filled with revealing photos in lingerie, where she enjoys showing off her curves and delighting her followers with hot content. Currently, her Instagram account has over 92,000 followers.

Публикация от Amouranth (@amouranthoffical)

However, Kaitlyn’s interests go beyond just this content. She has a deep passion for sports. In June 2024, Amouranth purchased the esports team Wildcard Gaming, as she has long been an enthusiast of competitive gaming.

Публикация от Amouranth (@amouranthoffical)

Публикация от Amouranth (@amouranthoffical)

At present, she is closely following the performance of her team in CS2 at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Wildcard Gaming triumphed in their opening match against the Ukrainian team Passion UA and advanced to the second round, where they will face Spirit.

Details: The well-known portal HLTV has announced the creation of its own Hall of Fame, aiming to celebrate the most notable players and coaches. Importantly, active professionals will not be eligible for the Hall of Fame—only those who have already retired from their careers can be inducted.

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Each year, between three and five individuals will be selected to receive the following rewards:

• Induction ceremony at the HLTV Awards
• A Rolex watch engraved with “Hall of Fame”
• A special HLTV player profile
• Recognition on the new Hall of Fame page
• An article and video showcasing their career

The decision on who will be inducted will be made by a committee. The members of this committee, the process, and the nominees for the first group of inductees will be announced soon. The first group will be inducted into the HLTV Hall of Fame at the HLTV Awards ceremony in Belgrade on January 11, 2025.

Our team has prepared an overview of what’s to come in this iconic game, including gameplay changes and storyline details that fans of the cult series can expect.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is an open-world game with straightforward objectives: explore locations, upgrade equipment, complete story missions, and engage in battles against mutants and hostile factions. Developers promise various side activities, including additional quests.

As in previous installments, players will need to hunt for artifacts. The developers have made artifact hunting more challenging—and thus, more interesting.

• NHL 25: Main changes and innovations in the new version of the simulator

The new version reintroduces "survival" mechanics. Players will need to monitor radiation levels, armor and weapon condition, and the weight of gear and inventory items. Overloading will slow down the character.

Players must also feed the protagonist and ensure they get enough sleep. Ignoring these needs can lead to hallucinations and poorer shooting accuracy.

Overall, the new game will feature a fully open world. In previous versions, the Zone was split into large, separate areas that required loading times to access new locations. Now, the game world will be seamless.

Notably, some levels are based on real locations in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Players will explore 20 regions, each with unique enemy types and anomalies.

"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 offers a massive, seamless open world made up of 20 regions, each with unique characteristics—architecture, inhabitants, anomalies, and even nature. Many of them could be standalone games," said Dmitry Anoshko, Level Art Team Lead.

Briefly, the story revolves around a stalker nicknamed Skif. In 2006, a second disaster struck the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, altering the region’s physical, chemical, and biological makeup and spawning numerous anomalies, artifacts, and mutant creatures.

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The game’s new version uses the updated Unreal Engine 5, which, according to developers, promises high-quality graphics and detailed visuals.

"Experience next-gen graphics brought to life by Unreal Engine 5. Official mod support provides creative stalkers with the freedom to expand and enrich the game universe," reads the statement on the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. website.

Combat with mutants and bandits has also been revamped. It’s now more challenging, demanding caution and strategic thinking. Even encounters with just three bandits could prove formidable, requiring players to hide, peek carefully from cover, and use medkits when necessary.

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• Mutants will feature various types and subtypes. Monsters of the same species will look different depending on their region.
• New mutants have been introduced, such as the psi-deer, which can create phantom clones and summon smaller creatures.
• Enemies will behave differently depending on the situation. Each foe has two behavior scenarios: in non-combat mode, humans go about their business, while mutants and animals roam in packs. But when attacked, enemies switch to aggressive mode and cooperate. Some enemy types can even choose a leader and change leaders during combat.
• For the first time in the series, weapon and clothing skins will be available. Notably, these skins won’t impact weapon stats.
• New gadgets will also be introduced, as the events in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 occur in the present day. Some devices have been inspired by studying artifacts.
• The game includes over three hours of cutscenes recorded with actors using motion-capture technology.

Minimum:

• OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X / Intel Core i5-7600K
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
• Storage: 150 GB
• Additional: SSD

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-9700K
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11G
• Storage: 150 GB
• Additional: SSD

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Heart of Chornobyl will be released on Wednesday, November 20, for PC and Xbox Series. There will be three editions: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Ultimate Edition.

Prices for PC and Xbox Series are as follows:

• Standard Edition - $59.99
• Deluxe Edition - $79.99
• Ultimate Edition - $109.99

Details: Officers from Nottinghamshire visited the 18-year-old in Nottingham after customs officials seized a package containing a curved karambit-style knife, which had been shipped from France.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of importing a banned weapon with the intent to evade restrictions. He was also detained for possession of Class A drugs after ecstasy tablets were discovered during a search of his home.

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Context: The arrest has sparked outrage on social media. Many experienced gamers have voiced their frustration in the comments under Nottinghamshire Police's post, claiming that the item is not a real weapon but simply a replica of the knife from Counter Strike 2.

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Details: Earlier this month, Solanke received a personalized copy of EA Sports FC 25, allowing him to showcase his player ratings for the year. The striker confessed he would be spending a considerable amount of time playing the game, and it appears he wasn’t exaggerating. A screenshot of Solanke’s Ultimate Team surfaced online, and it features a lineup many can only dream of. His team boasts eight legendary icons and three gold cards of modern-day superstars.

In goal, the 27-year-old striker selected one of the greatest goalkeepers of the modern era, Thibaut Courtois. His defense is a fortress with five legends: Cafu, Lilian Thuram, Paolo Maldini, Carlos Alberto, and current Milan star Theo Hernández.

Solanke’s midfield is graced by the presence of Zinedine Zidane and Ruud Gullit, while U.S. women’s soccer icon Mia Hamm plays as the creative number 10 behind his forwards.

Up front, Solanke has combined Brazilian legend Ronaldo with perhaps the best player in the world right now, Kylian Mbappé.

🐀 Dominic Solanke's Ultimate Team...All those coins and still chooses to play a 5 Back, have some manners 😭 pic.twitter.com/4dYilF5gU5

— FUTBIN (@FUTBIN) October 15, 2024

The attack alone is valued at around 12 million in-game coins, while the entire squad could be worth a staggering 35 million coins. If Solanke didn’t grind his way to earn the coins, buying that many could have cost him a small fortune. Depending on the platform and seller, the cost of 35 million coins can range from €1.2 million to €3.2 million.

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Reminder: After the release of EA Sports FC 25, a new football simulator was announced on the Steam platform, drastically different from the usual games. It allows users to play 4v4 matches with cartoon characters who are so drunk they can barely stand.

Details: The official release of the football simulator Drunken FC has been announced on the Steam platform, offering an experience unlike any other in the genre.

Drunken FC features 4-on-4 football matches between cartoonish characters who are so drunk that they can barely stand on their feet.

The game will include 16 different characters, each with their own unique traits and abilities.

A demo version is already available on Steam, with the full paid version set to be released soon.

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Reminder: On September 27, the official release of the new football simulator EA FC 25 took place.

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The Dailysports team has gathered the key changes that await fans in this new version of the game.

A primary focus is on gameplay. The Ice-Q system introduces a new level of gameplay intelligence. Essentially, it allows players to control every inch of the ice.

The next-generation visual control system enables players to maneuver along the blue line, approach the puck carrier, stay focused on the net, and much more.

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Furthermore, the new version features enhanced reaction animations and powerful artificial intelligence, making players more responsive and quicker in critical situations, as well as more reliable and confident during the game itself.

This new feature works alongside the updated Ice-Q intelligence. What this update entails is that a new visual gameplay indicator identifies a teammate as the target for a one-timer shot. When passing to a teammate, players will need to time their shot control as the puck approaches.

The timing window for shooting based on new skills is dynamic and considers factors like pass speed and player abilities, such as the One T X-Factor. In short, if players calculate the timing correctly, they can activate Skill Based One-Timers, allowing for precise and powerful shots.

Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) is a primary revenue source for the NHL franchise and where most players spend their time. It becomes even wilder in this new version. A completely new Wildcard Mode introduces unique rule sets for each competitive cycle.

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For instance, there may be different salary cap systems or requirements for including a certain number of players from specific teams or nations. All of this will force players to adapt to new realities and find solutions in such situations.

The Franchise Mode will also see significant changes. For the first time in several years, changes have been implemented that fans have requested. First, the Franchise Center has been updated to simplify players' access to essential information and statistics.

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Among the new features is the long-awaited ability to view previous match results. Players can now review all matches played during the respective season at any time.

Moreover, the new version has revamped the contract negotiation and signing process. When signing a player, new factors are considered that no longer solely depend on contract length and salary.

A Conversation System has been introduced, allowing for the setting of both short-term and long-term goals. Improvements have also been made in team roster management.

Like many years before, NHL 25 is released exclusively on consoles. The game is already available for purchase, with the price set at $69.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the Deluxe edition on PS5 and Xbox.

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Notably, the cover of the new game features three hockey players who are brothers: Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, and Quinn Hughes.

Below, we invite you to watch the new trailer for NHL 25.

Details: The developers of the game, SI Games, have announced yet another delay of the much-anticipated new installment of the historic Football Manager series. Originally scheduled for release in November, Football Manager 25 will now launch no earlier than March 2025. This marks the second delay after the September announcement of a pushed release to November 26, 2024.

Quote: “In our last development update in September, we explained that we needed to push back the initial release of FM25 to give ourselves more time to deliver the best possible experience for this first game in the new era of Football Manager. That additional time has proven insufficient to ensure the game’s quality and experience meet your expectations and our very high standards."

• The official release of the new version of the football simulator EA FC has taken place

“In the previous blog, we detailed the difficult development cycle the studio has faced. Many things have progressed more slowly than anticipated—despite the team working at an incredible pace to try and get everything done.

The timelines were already tight, and as many of your recent comments have rightly pointed out, we were simply rushing too much and risking compromising our usual standards. This has put immense pressure on everyone at the studio, and they remain passionately committed to creating the best possible game,” the developers explained in a statement.

Reminder: This move has angered fans, many of whom have taken to social media to call for the complete “cancellation” of this installment and for the developers to focus on FM26 instead. Some have even gone as far as calling this delay “the death” of the once-beloved franchise.

Details: On Friday, September 27, the new EA FC 25 was officially launched. The latest installment from Electronic Arts is now available for game owners and EA Play subscribers on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Many football stars, both male and female, including Jude Bellingham, Aitana Bonmatí, Cole Palmer, and Antoine Griezmann, have already received the new version.

Reminder: The standard edition of EA Sports FC 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC is priced at $69.99, while the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99. Discounts of around ten percent are typically available for those who pre-order.

Overall, the Dailysports team has compiled the key changes and innovations awaiting all fans of this game.

Ronaldo shared an announcement video on his social platforms, suggesting a collaboration between the football icon and the popular game Fatal Fury. The footballer posted a short video showcasing football stadiums and flashes of Fatal Fury branding, along with the slogan: "A legendary player joins a legendary game."

Something exciting in the making! #SNK #FatalFury #CR7 pic.twitter.com/u9gDbx9M1y

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 21, 2024

Fans in the comments are excited, though opinions are divided, and some are not thrilled with the idea.

this is implying that we'd get cristiano ronaldo as a fatal fury char and i'm scared to see that come a reality https://t.co/L2uLxvAxwe

— Schmixup (@BreezeEase) September 21, 2024

Ronaldo being a guest fighter in Fatal Fury might be the most confused ive ever been about a guest character but shit, this is so out of left field that I cant even verbalize my reaction https://t.co/hhDcEI1WtB

— CheeseGX (@CheeseGX_) September 21, 2024

For context, Fatal Fury is a series of fighting games set in a fictional universe where characters engage in hand-to-hand combat.

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The Dailysports team has gathered the key changes and innovations that await all fans of the game.

Rush 5 vs 5 is a completely new mode in the FC series. Rush includes everything from 11 vs 11 matches, but on a smaller field.

Rush 5x5 mode:

• 10 real players in a single match;
• A mini-football field with a 5x5 format;
• Each real player controls one virtual player;
• The ability to choose one of your Ultimate Team players;
• Open queue and play with friends available;
• Additional bonuses and challenges.

Nike has also designed a special virtual stadium for the Rush mode. The 5x5 battle atmosphere will be distinctly different from standard matches.

And, of course, the main feature of Rush is team communication: during the match, you can send messages and reactions to your teammates.

The main change in UT is the new FC IQ mechanic. It will help players rethink their tactical approaches in this mode. As for coaches, they will now have tactical setups based on the real-life playing styles of specific specialists.

This means that when selecting a coach, players can build a team based on his preferred real-life style of play.

Evolution

Players can change backgrounds, borders, animations, and sound effects.

The developers have stated that they have listened to player feedback and changed the system for storing untradable duplicate players earned in draft challenges. They have also removed contracts, meaning that coaches and players no longer need to renew contracts to play for your team.

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The offline career mode for both manager and player will also undergo significant changes. First, the new edition introduces "Dynamic Career Starting Points." What does this mean? Every week, the game will update the statistics and standings of ten leagues and 12 cup competitions based on real-world data.

Thus, you can start a managerial career at the exact point where a team currently stands in real life.

The FC IQ mode will also be present in offline modes.

Additionally, youth academies and schools have undergone major updates. Scouts will now select players from 160 countries (previously less than 100). Furthermore, you will not only select the "wonderkids" you need, but you will also be able to observe their development and even their physiological changes in real-time.

Another new feature is the addition of a "Career" mode for women, with five licensed leagues: England, Spain, Germany, France, and the USA. The UEFA Champions League will also be available.

Along with the major updates to career mode, developers have introduced a host of additional changes:

• New social media with real journalists and news (for example, Fabrizio Romano);
• A new interface;
• Several original stories in Personal Career mode;
• New player appearance settings, as well as an updated simulation functionality and visuals.

Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Rodri are the highest-rated players in the new version of EA FC 25.

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Top-rated players in EA FC 25:

• Kylian Mbappé – 91
• Rodri – 91
• Erling Haaland – 91
• Jude Bellingham – 90
• Vinícius – 90
• Kevin De Bruyne – 90
• Harry Kane – 90
• Martin Ødegaard – 89
• Gianluigi Donnarumma – 89
• Alisson – 89
• Thibaut Courtois – 89
• Lautaro Martínez – 89
• Virgil van Dijk – 89
• Marc-André ter Stegen – 89
• Mohamed Salah – 89
• Phil Foden – 89

The standard edition of EA Sports FC 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC is priced at $69.99, while the ultimate edition is $99.99. Discounts, typically around ten percent, are often available for pre-orders.

As mentioned above, the game will be released on the last Friday of the month – September 27. There is also an early access offer, allowing those who pre-order to play the game seven days earlier – from September 20.

The main cover features Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, celebrating in his signature style after scoring a goal against Barcelona.

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Details: On his Instagram page, Messi promoted the launch of the new season in the game eFootball, developed by Konami.

The advertisement features gameplay clips of Messi playing for the Argentina national team. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner also announced that to celebrate the new season, anyone can receive his player card with a rating of 97.

Допис, поширений Leo Messi (@leomessi)

It’s worth noting that eFootball is available for free on mobile phones, PC, and consoles.

Reminder: This football simulator was formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer and is a direct competitor to EA FC in the football gaming market.

A few days ago, EA Sports revealed Messi's rating in EA FC 25.

Details: Unsurprisingly, the highest-rated card in MLS belongs to legendary Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, with a rating of 88.

Also in the top three are LAFC striker Olivier Giroud, rated 83, and another Inter Miami forward, Luis Suárez, who has a rating of 82.

Soccer's home.@MLS's best are in #FC25.

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) September 12, 2024

Reminder: The official release of EA FC 25 across all platforms is set for September 20.

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The highest-rated players in the entire game are Rodri, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland, all with a rating of 91.

Details: Lorcan "Lorcz" Elliott was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for multiple child-related sexual offenses. The former League of Legends coach confessed to 22 crimes and possession of hundreds of indecent images of children. The charges were filed on August 12, with the sentence handed down on September 4.

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Following the accusations, the competitive League of Legends community condemned the former coach. Jake "DonJake" Morley, co-owner of a British league team, shared his experience with Elliott prior to the criminal revelations.

Quote: "I knew this guy for over five years, went to dinner with him and a group of British esports players. We played games together years ago. It's such a mind-f**k."

Reminder: Valencia suspended their striker Rafa Mir after his arrest by the police. The club will conduct an internal investigation during the international break to decide the player's future.

The moment the missile struck the hotel was captured live during a stream by a local Dota 2 player.

The video shows him wearing headphones and streaming, when suddenly a loud explosion occurs behind him.

#stariy_bog Ukranian dota streamer from Kryvyi Rih witnessed this pic.twitter.com/jP896ERwS9

— Livestream Fails (@LSF_Forwarder) August 26, 2024

It is noteworthy that, according to Ukrainian media, the hotel was set to host Shakhtar Donetsk, a participant in the Champions League, in a few days. On September 1, the Ukrainian champions are scheduled to play against Kryvbas in Kryvyi Rih.

At the end of the last season of the Ukrainian Premier League, Kryvbas finished in third place. This season, the team participated in the Europa League qualifiers, where they lost to Viktoria Plzeň (0:1 and 1:2), and in the Conference League playoff qualifiers, they were defeated by Real Betis 0:2 in the first leg.

A reminder that Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has been ongoing since February 24, 2022.

The main cover features Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrating a goal against Barcelona in his signature style.

A debut season to remember in Madrid. An El Clasico winner to celebrate for the Madridistas.@BellinghamJude is the #FC25 Standard Edition Cover Star.See the full reveal today: https://t.co/x0js9uvbhH pic.twitter.com/ndDAoReP9y

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 17, 2024

A few days ago, Electronic Arts released the official cover for the new football simulator, EA FC 25, set to launch at the beginning of the next season.

Alongside Bellingham sits Barcelona forward and Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, surrounded by legendary players David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Gianluigi Buffon.

As expected, the cover of the Ultimate Edition features Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham. However, he is not the only star on the cover.

Alongside Bellingham is Barcelona forward and Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, flanked by legendary figures David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Gianluigi Buffon.

Defined by silverware delivered for the club.Presenting the #FC25 Ultimate Edition Cover, featuring @GianluigiBuffon, @AitanaBonmati, @BellinghamJude, Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham.See the full Reveal July 17: https://t.co/x0js9uvbhH pic.twitter.com/R4QFrutR0I

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 15, 2024

The release of EA FC 25 is anticipated on September 20 for those who pre-order. The game will be available to the general public 10 days later.

Previously, this simulator series was known as FIFA, but the name changed after the agreement between EA Sports and FIFA ended.

FIFA has since announced that it will create a new football simulator, developed by 2K Games.

According to FUTSheriff, the cover of EA FC 25 will feature Real Madrid's leader and star, Jude Bellingham. This will be his first experience being on the cover.

🚨BREAKING: Jude Bellingham is EA FC 25 cover star! @FutSheriff pic.twitter.com/w9RHCHgVbO

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 11, 2024

The release of EA FC is expected to take place on September 20 for those who pre-order. For other users, the game will be available 10 days later.

Previously, this series of simulators was known as FIFA, but after the agreement between EA Sports and FIFA expired, the name was changed.

Earlier, FIFA announced that it would create a new football simulator, which is being developed by 2K.

Sixteen countries from around the globe will be invited to select their best players. Players can register for the tournament on FIFA.GG.

“The FIFAe World Championship featuring Rocket League marks a new era for FIFAe, providing FIFA member associations with an innovative platform to compete in one of the most relevant esports titles. This landmark partnership underscores our commitment to developing our football esports ecosystem and continuing to build the biggest stages for all communities to celebrate their game,” stated FIFA's Director of eFootball and Gaming, Christian Volk.

In this new Rocket League competition, each country will field three players and one substitute. Countries are chosen based on factors such as player base and previous performances by players from those countries.

Welcome to #FIFAe, @RLEsports! 🌟⚽The first-ever FIFAe World Cup featuring @RocketLeague 🚀Which nation would you like to see compete? Let us know by commenting with your flag! 👀 pic.twitter.com/3tMgwAPWVI

— FIFAe (@FIFAe) June 23, 2024

Participating associations will have the opportunity to hold their own qualifying tournaments to identify the best players to represent their countries at the tournament.

The game developers officially announced the commencement of a partnership with the English Premier League. The licensing agreement between Football Manager and the EPL is set for four years.

👋 @PremierLeagueOfficial Premier League licence coming to Football Manager. pic.twitter.com/kB7nBsK78g

— Football Manager (@FootballManager) June 10, 2024

This means that the next version of the game, Football Manager 2025, will feature licensed Premier League club logos, player photographs, and team kits from the world’s most popular league.

The Premier League becomes the third top-tier league to be licensed by Football Manager, joining the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 clubs already present in the game.

It has been disclosed that the tournament will be held at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin from July 10th to 13th (with the Euro final scheduled for July 14th), where qualified participants will compete for a share of the $1 million prize pool.

Additionally, the event will be broadcast live on July 12th and 13th, with ticket sale information to be announced separately.

The tournament will feature the top 32 FC Pro players, with 24 determined after the conclusion of the regular season, and the remaining eight participants qualifying through the Play-In stage.

It is worth recalling that BLAST has announced a series of five upcoming tournaments in the game Dota 2, with the first set to commence at the end of this year - on November 26th.

It is worth noting that the organizers of the Esports World Cup 2024, hailed as the first-ever World Championship in esports history, have officially unveiled the calendar for the upcoming tournament. Throughout the competition, esports athletes will vie for supremacy in the most esteemed disciplines, including CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Fortnite, EA Sports FC 24, and others.

According to the financial report from Take-Two Interactive, GTA VI is scheduled for release in the fall of next year.

Initially, the game is expected to be available only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The previous version, GTA V, sold 200 million copies.

Notably, the official Rockstar Games YouTube channel has already garnered over 190 million views for the GTA VI trailer.

The first game in the Grand Theft Auto series was released back in 1997. GTA VI will be the eighth installment in the series.

In the decisive match, the "mice" were considered the obvious outsider in the match against the French club Vitality. However, MOUZ sensationally won 3-0 on cards in Best of 5 mode.

MOUZ vs Vitality card results

• Inferno - 13:9
• Mirage - 13:8
• Nuke - 13:5

The German team defeated G2 Esports and Complexity on their way to the finals in the tournament playoffs. Before that, the Mice beat Bad News Kangaroos, GamerLegion and Team Liquid in the group stage. In six matches, MOUZ has only given up two cards to their opponents, taking 13.

Last CS:GO Champions ➡️ First CS2 Champions 🏆 pic.twitter.com/jdhetC83Vl

— MOUZ (@mousesports) May 12, 2024

MOUZ has been played for in this tournament:

• torzsi
• xertioN
• siuhy
• Jimpphat
• Brollan
• sycrone

Note that MOUZ also won the ESL Pro League last season. This makes it only the third club to win the tournament twice in a row.

• BLAST has announced a series of tournaments in Dota 2. Schedule

The winner earned $170,000 in prize money and a spot at the IEM Cologne 2024 tournament.

On the official platform of the tournament operator, it has been conveyed that these competitions are slated to unfold over the course of the next two years. The inaugural event is set to commence towards the end of this year, on the 26th of November. Further details regarding BLAST's plans shall be disclosed in due course.

• First Tournament: November 26th to December 1st, 2024
• Second Tournament: February 4th to February 9th, 2025
• Third Tournament: May 6th to May 11th, 2025
• Fourth Tournament: October 14th to October 19th, 2025
• Fifth Tournament: November 25th to November 30th, 2025

"We are delighted to announce our entry into Dota 2, with intentions to introduce a new standard of production and excitement that fans of the game have yet to witness. We hold a profound affection for this game, both as players and enthusiasts. Moreover, as an invested tournament operator, we have diligently monitored the evolution of Dota 2 over the past few years.

Given our continuous growth as a business and our exploration into new disciplines, Dota has always been on our radar. In light of recent shifts within the Dota ecosystem, we believe that BLAST presently possesses a splendid opportunity to enter this stage and present audiences with elite-level tournaments," stated the announcement.

It is worth noting that the organizers of the Esports World Cup 2024, hailed as the first-ever World Championship in esports history, have officially unveiled the calendar for the upcoming tournament. Throughout the competition, esports athletes will vie for supremacy in the most esteemed disciplines, including CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Fortnite, EA Sports FC 24, and others.

32 esports teams will compete for a prize pool of $750,000, BLAST Premier ranking points, and a slot at IEM Cologne 2024. The tournament will run from May 7th to May 12th.

According to analysts' odds, the main favorites for ultimate triumph are Team Vitality and Astralis. Betting on their victory carries a coefficient of 5.

In the top 6 favorites are also MOUZ (5.5), FaZe Clan (6.5), Natus Vincere, and G2 eSports (both 9). Bookmakers have the least confidence in Monte (50).

Bookmakers' odds for victory in ESL Pro League Season 19:

• Team Vitality: 5
• Astralis: 5
• MOUZ: 5.5
• FaZe Clan: 6.5
• Natus Vincere: 9
• G2 eSports: 9
• CompLexity: 10
• Virtus.pro: 15
• The Mongolz: 15
• Team Liquid: 20

The ESL Pro League Season 19 playoffs follow a single-elimination format. Winners of the first round will be determined based on the results of two victories, with the champion decided in a best-of-5 series.

THE #ESLProLeague SEASON 19 PLAYOFFS.🌏16 of the best Counter-Strike teams on the planet.📆May 7 - 12th📍St. Julian's, Malta 🇲🇹 pic.twitter.com/lpcwtXbMxr

— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) May 5, 2024

Throughout the tournament, esports athletes will compete in the most popular disciplines: CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Fortnite, EA Sports FC 24, and others.

The entire tournament will run from July 2nd to August 18th.

Week 1 (July 2-7) – League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Dota 2, TBA.Week 2 (July 8-14) – Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Free Fire.Week 3 (July 15-21) – Dota 2, CS2, PUBG Mobile.Week 4 (July 22-28) – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile, Overwatch 2.Week 5 (July 29 – August 4) – Rainbow Six Siege, Apex Legends, Honor of Kings.Week 6 (August 5-11) – Street Fighter 6, Teamfight Tactics, Fortnite.Week 7 (August 12-18) – EA Sports FC 24, StarCraft II, TBA.Week 8 (August 19-25) – Tekken 8, Rocket League, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Rennsport.

Save the dates, the #EsportsWorldCup 2024 is APPROACHING!👉👉 July 3 - August 25 👈👈 pic.twitter.com/jC7EnNsZ25

— Esports World Cup (@ESWCgg) April 30, 2024

The Norwegian striker has become a character in the iconic mobile strategy game Clash of Clans. To mark this event, developers created a beautiful video featuring the footballer, who interacts with other game characters in his apartment.

Haaland for the Win! That’s right, long-time player of Clash of Clans, @ErlingHaaland is coming to Clash of Clans TOMORROW!Get ready for a full month of Challenges, Skins, Troops, Events, and more! Learn more: https://t.co/6gUgVAOuxy pic.twitter.com/hmB0dJzRU5

— Clash of Clans (@ClashofClans) April 30, 2024

Clash of Clans was released in 2012 and is considered one of the highest-rated mobile games.

Haaland, with 21 goals to his name, leads the goal-scoring race in the English Premier League this season.

In the grand final, Team Falcons defeated the Russian organization BetBoom Team with a score of 3:0. On the same day, Team Falcons secured a 2:0 victory in the lower bracket final.

The winners of ESL One Birmingham 2024 will receive a prize pool of $300,000 and 6,400 EPT points.

REMEMBER THE NAME.WE ARE YOUR ESL ONE BIRMINGHAM CHAMPIONS! 🇬🇧🏆#FalconsAreHere pic.twitter.com/PDTD0cDoci

— Falcons Esports (@FalconsEsport) April 28, 2024

BetBoom Team earned $175,000 and 4,800 EPT points. The third-place team was Tundra Esports, receiving $120,000 and 4,000 EPT points for their performance.

It's worth noting that in March, Team Falcons became the champions of DreamLeague Season 22, defeating BB in the final.

The tournament in Birmingham took place from April 22nd to April 28th, with 12 teams competing for a prize pool of $1 million.

The most significant change is the replacement of the Overpass map in the competitive map pool. Dust 2 has been added in its place.

In addition to the change in the competitive map, the following updates have been added:

• Added the ability to switch hands to the left – visible from the player's perspective
• New kill icon while jumping
• Patrol is functional again in the game
• Added the ability to adjust game brightness in windowed modes
• You can now play workshop maps with friends
• Grenades are now easier to throw – the crosshair appears after a short delay
• Increased movement speed with Zeus, with a reward now at $100 instead of $0
• The reward for a kill with CZ75-Auto has increased from $100 to $300
• The reward for a kill with XM1014 has decreased from $900 to $600
• 75% discount on Major capsules

Just a reminder, the recent prestigious IEM Chengdu tournament was won by FaZe Clan.

Fine. pic.twitter.com/bsTHxz65Yn

— CS2 (@CounterStrike) April 25, 2024

In the final, FaZe Clan and MOUZ faced off. FaZe chose Overpass as the first map and displayed confidence right from the start. They dominated the match, leading 8:4 after the first half while playing on the attacking side. Despite giving up several rounds towards the end, the North Americans secured a 13:10 victory.

After a brief pause, the teams moved on to Nuke, the map chosen by the German team. FaZe continued their strong performance, leading 6:0 while attacking. However, after a timeout by their opponents, MOUZ fought back, ending the first half at 8:4. Despite a relatively close contest towards the end, FaZe's advantage allowed them to clinch victory on their opponent's map, resulting in a final score of 13:6.

IEM ChengduFinalFaZe Clan – MOUZ 2:0

YOUR #IEM CHENGDU 2024 CHAMPIONS 🥳🥳🎊🏆 @FaZeClan 🏆@karriganCSGO @ropz @broky @FaZe_rainCS @FROZENNcs @neo_fkubski pic.twitter.com/3sTxzFCRFB

— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) April 14, 2024

For winning the IEM Chengdu tournament, the German team received a prize of $100,000 and a spot in IEM Cologne 2024. Meanwhile, MOUZ had to settle for a prize of $42,000.

THE MOMENT @FaZeClan WON #IEM CHENGDU 2024 AND GOT THEIR SECOND #IEM CS2 TROPHY 🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/NRGTnOvqDJ

— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) April 14, 2024

FaZe Clan began their journey at IEM Chengdu through the lower bracket, defeating Cloud9 (2:0) in the semifinals and FlyQuest (2:0) in the final.

In the playoff stage, the North American team overcame Team Liquid in the quarterfinals (2:1) and Australis in the semifinals.

It's worth noting that in late March, FaZe Clan participated in the first Major for CS2 but lost in the final to the Ukrainian team Natus Vincere (NaVi).

What sets his account apart is that B1ad3 exclusively posts with new trophies won by the team under his leadership. Therefore, over the entire existence of the account, there are only 7 photos.

Публикация от Andrii Gorodenskyi (@navi.b1ad3)

Between the last two photos, a whopping 93 weeks have passed.

Just yesterday, NaVi defeated Faze Clan in the PGL Major Copenhagen final. This marks the first Major in history since the release of Counter-Strike 2, previously known as CS GO.

In the final fight "born to win" were stronger in three maps Faze Clan.

• FaZe Clan vs NaVi watch full video

Map Ancient was the pick of Faze Clan, but it was confidently won by the Ukrainians 13:9. But already on the Mirage map Faze Clan became the unambiguous winner, leaving the opponent only two rounds. On the decisive map Inferno NaVi's advantage was unconditional: "born to win" destroyed their opponent and won with the score 13:3.

The best player of the major was Lithuanian NaVi player Justynas “jL” Lekavičius.

Natus Vincere lineup: Aleksi 'Aleksib' Virolainen (Finland), Mihai 'iM' Ivan (Romania), Valeriy 'b1t' Vakhovskiy (Ukraine), Justinas 'jL' Lekavicius (Lithuania), Ihor 'w0nderful' Zhdanov (Ukraine).

YOUR PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 CHAMPIONS! pic.twitter.com/p9buvHfl25

— NAVI (@natusvincere) March 31, 2024

The match is scheduled to start at 20:00 CET. Before that, the Royal Arena in Copenhagen will host an exhibition match with Counter-Strike stars, as well as several other entertaining events for spectators in the stands.

• FaZe Clan lineup: Finn 'karrigan' Andersen (Denmark), Håvard 'rain' Nygaard (Norway), David 'frozen' Čerňanský (Slovakia), Robin 'ropz' Kool (Estonia) Helvijs 'broky' Saukants (Latvia).
• Natus Vincere lineup: Aleksi 'Aleksib' Virolainen (Finland), Mihai 'iM' Ivan (Romania), Valeriy 'b1t' Vakhovskiy (Ukraine), Justinas 'jL' Lekavicius (Lithuania), Ihor 'w0nderful' Zhdanov (Ukraine).

Earlier we reported that fans stormed the main stage of the tournament during the quarterfinals.

During the quarter-final match between the teams MOUZ and G2 Esports, a very unexpected and shocking event occurred. Several unknown individuals rushed onto the stage where the teams were playing. According to journalists, they intended to attack the players, and two individuals have already been arrested.

The match between the teams had to be halted, and the pause lasted for half an hour.

🇩🇰INVADEN EL ESCENARIO DEL MAJOR🇩🇰Por lo menos 3 personas invadieron el escenario del Royal Arena, en un ataque dirigido a G2, que pretendían invadir la cabina de los jugadores.Dos fueron detenidos. pic.twitter.com/Tm2E5Lj69u

— Kevin Aiello (@kevoesports) March 29, 2024

A closer look at one of the stage intruders pic.twitter.com/HnO011BArJ

— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) March 29, 2024

At the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 tournament, twenty-four teams will compete in regional qualifying tournaments with a prize pool of $1,250,000 USD.

This is the fourth major event in Counter-Strike organized by PGL, following PGL Major: Kraków 2017, PGL Major Stockholm 2021, and PGL Major Antwerp 2022. The reigning Major champions are Team Vitality, who won their first championship at Blast Paris Major 2023.

Matlock mentioned that the financial report could be expected around the end of April or the beginning of May. It's worth noting that in 2022, the company reported a deficit of over €11.5 million before receiving cash injections totaling €12.7 million from various investors, including the Export Investment Fund of the Danish government.

BLAST remains one of the leading tournament operators in Counter-Strike 2. However, they will need to adjust their BLAST Premier event in 2025 as leagues with private partners are slated to be dissolved.

BLAST Premier is a premier esports league for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive organized by BLAST in 2020. It primarily operates in two regions: North America and Europe.

The BLAST Premier tournament series is divided into two seasons: Spring Series and Fall Series, each lasting about four months. The group stage of each season involves 12 teams, with 6 advancing from the group stage to the playoffs.