CS2 analyst Dmitry “hooch” Bogdanov shared his thoughts on the interim results of ESL Pro League Season 23 in a post on Telegram. He discussed PARIVISION’s early elimination, made predictions for the remaining matches of the first group stage, and reflected on the tournament’s current standing in the competitive calendar.

One of the rarest artifacts in the history of the gaming industry has entered the holdings of the National Videogame Museum (NVM). The item is a prototype of the so‑called Nintendo PlayStation, a device developed during the period of collaboration between Nintendo and Sony.

Vladislav Ivashchenko, known in the Dota 2 scene as BLACKARXANGEL, commented on the appointment of Milan "MiLAN" Kozomara to the coaching position at Team Spirit. The analyst shared his impressions on his personal Telegram channel, offering both an evaluation of the move and thoughts on the squad's prospects going forward.

Vladimir "Maelstorm" Kuzminov, a Dota 2 caster, shared his thoughts on Milan "MiLAN" Kozomar joining Team Spirit in the role of coach. Kuzminov highlighted MiLAN’s extensive list of teams where he has worked both as a player and as a coach, calling the résumé striking. The remarks were posted on the caster’s Telegram channel.

A Scottish solo developer working under the pseudonym Typ1 Games has published a gameplay preview for AGX GP, a science‑fiction antigravity racing project. The material paints a picture of a high‑speed title built around skillful control and fast, flowing races rather than arcade simplicity.

Dota 2 streamer Aren Zurabyan, better known as VeRsuta, recently spoke about live broadcasts and fellow content creators, arguing that genuine viewers are not as crucial for streamers as many assume. An excerpt from his broadcast was later picked up and circulated by the Dota community outlet Dota PMA.

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Stanislav "Malr1ne" Potorak, the midlaner for Team Falcons, has explained why the team played only one match with Jonas "SabeRLight-" Volek as a stand-in during DreamLeague Season 28 and then switched to Ivan "Vazya" Herman.

Valve released a patch for Counter‑Strike 2 overnight on March 5 that includes an update to the Inferno map and changes to the game's skin trading system. The developer acknowledged the map alteration with a lighthearted remark on the game's social account, noting the new look of a familiar position on Inferno.

On March 4 at 23:22, PaiN Gaming secured its place in the next stage of the ESL Pro League Season 23 by defeating G2 Esports. The victory came in the course of the competition and ensured PaiN's progression in the tournament bracket.

Filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung — whose credits have been cited alongside titles such as Minari and The Mandalorian — has stepped down from the director’s chair on the upcoming prequel to Ocean's Eleven, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The departure was confirmed by the trade outlet but the report did not offer further production details or an explanation for the change in creative leadership.

TOHO Animation has announced new promotional material for the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren). The announcement is dedicated to the narrative arc titled Divine Uprising, which will occupy the second half of the show's second season.

The historical drama "Nuremberg" will not be released in Russian cinemas after the Ministry of Culture declined to issue a distribution certificate for the film, according to the trade publication "Bulleten kinoprokatchika." The decision means the picture cannot be legally shown in commercial movie theaters across the country.

Valve pushed a new update to Counter-Strike 2 that brings targeted gameplay and tooling adjustments, with some of the most notable changes applied to the Inferno map. The patch closes off the Graveyard approach to Bombsite A, raises the safety wall above Pit, and replaces the former overhang with an extended Balcony to change how teams approach and defend the site.

Liquid edged out M80 in a tense best-of-three at ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1, prevailing 2-1 across Anubis, Inferno and Mirage to eliminate the German-American underdogs from the tournament. The final map scores were Anubis 13-3, Inferno 11-13, and Mirage 16-13, with the match taking place on 4 March 2026.

Posted on 04.03 at 21:55. Thorin commented on a remark attributed to Malr1ne: 'DotA was a casual map that professionals in CS/Quake/WC3 played in the 2000s to relieve stress.'

Posted 04.03 at 21:55 — Commentator Thorin addressed a remark attributed to Malr1ne that described DotA in its early years as a casual custom map. According to that characterization, players who competed professionally in games like Counter-Strike, Quake and Warcraft III would turn to DotA during the 2000s as a lighter, stress-relieving diversion from their main competitive schedules.

On March 4 at 21:55, esports commentator Thorin addressed a recent remark made by Malr1ne about the historical role of DotA within competitive gaming circles.

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On 04.03 at 21:55, Thorin addressed a statement attributed to Malr1ne regarding the early role of DotA in the gaming community. He brought attention to a concise characterization of the mod's place in the scene during the 2000s.

This is a regular column by HLTV's editor-in-chief Milan "Striker" Švejda, reflecting on the changing realities of a Valve-regulated Counter-Strike circuit and the recent attempt to revive national-team competitions.

Ubisoft has published new information about the future of the Assassin's Creed franchise on its official channels, outlining several projects in various stages of development and changes to ongoing support for existing titles.

Ubisoft has confirmed that it is indeed developing a remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. The studio published an official announcement on its website acknowledging the project and confirming that work on the remake is underway.

Independent studio A24 is planning a publicity stunt tied to its forthcoming film The Drama: the company will build a temporary wedding chapel so that fans can take part in a promotional event. The announcement about the activation was posted on the film’s official channels.

Fans of Battlefield 6 reacted angrily after Electronic Arts launched an in-game event that made expensive skins from a limited collaboration available for free, despite those same items having been sold at high prices just a week earlier. Complaints and heated comments appeared across social media as players voiced their frustration.

Streamer Andrey 'Dread' Golubev commented on the possible appointment of Milan 'MiLAN' Kozomara to the role of coach for Team Spirit's Dota 2 roster.

Professional Dota 2 player Dmitriy Polischuk, better known by his nickname Fishman, shared his thoughts about the former tournament format that included three majors plus The International. The esports portal Metaratings.ru published his remarks on the subject.

On March 4 at 20:30 MSK, G2 Esports will meet paiN Gaming in a group-stage match of ESL Pro League Season 23 in Counter-Strike 2. Betting experts at BetBoom consider the side led by Nemanja "huNter-" Kovac the most likely winner of the matchup.

The fantasy role‑playing game Esoteric Ebb, created by Swedish developer Christoffer Bodegård, debuted yesterday and immediately drew enthusiastic responses from players on Steam.

New details have emerged about a downloadable expansion for Resident Evil Requiem, which is reportedly in late-stage development. The information was shared by industry insider Dusk Golem via the social platform X, offering the first picture of what the planned DLC might include.

Howard "rain" Nygård, a member of 100 Thieves' Counter-Strike 2 roster, spoke about his transfer to the organization and outlined the team's short-term objectives. The interview was published by HLTV.org.

Content creator Ilya "Maddyson" Davydov published a list naming the female streamers he considers the "most disgusting" on Twitch. He shared the post via his Telegram channel, using blunt and provocative language that has drawn attention.

Ninjas in Pyjamas claimed a 2–1 victory over NRG Esports in the first group stage of ESL Pro League Season 23 for Counter-Strike 2. The NiP roster led by Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer prevailed after three maps, securing their place in the next phase of the event while sending their opponents into a precarious position in the bracket.

Bungie has announced further details about its upcoming shooter Marathon, releasing promotional material ahead of the launch. The developer confirmed the release date and provided additional context about the game's availability and reception during open testing.

Japanese studios CREDEUS and Avex Pictures have announced a live-action film adaptation of the manga and anime Sakamoto Days. The project adapts the original comedic action story for the big screen and has begun to be promoted ahead of its release.

Netflix has revealed a fresh set of promotional posters for the second season of its live-action series One Piece: The Big Score. The new images were published on the streaming service’s official social media channels as part of the campaign ahead of the next season.

Ninjas in Pyjamas kept their tournament hopes alive in Stage 1 of ESL Pro League Season 23, edging NRG 2-1 in a tense elimination series that was settled in double overtime on the Anubis decider. The three maps ended 13-4, 7-13 and 19-16, respectively, and Kacper "xKacpersky" Gabara was a constant match-winner for NiP with a standout performance in the decider.

Commentator Rustam Mavluytov, better known by his handle Adekvat, assessed the lineups of teams taking part in PGL Wallachia Season 7 for Dota 2 and concluded that widespread visa problems have made the event noticeably less appealing.

Bungie has published its plans for post-release support of Marathon, outlining what players should expect over the next two seasons. The studio framed these updates as part of a regular cadence of content and systems additions following the game’s launch. Fans were given an overview of seasonal content, progression rules, and upcoming features designed to extend the title’s lifespan.

Developer Wildlight Entertainment has announced that it will discontinue support for the team shooter Highguard. The studio shared the decision on its social media channels, confirming that active development and support for the title will cease in the coming weeks.