Matej "Nucleonz" Trajkoski, standing in for Team Falcons in Counter-Strike 2, commented on his performance for the team at BLAST Open Spring 2026. His remarks were relayed by a competitive esports news outlet. Nucleonz stepped in as a substitute and shared his thoughts after recent matches at the event.

Sony has shared initial promotional information about the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, signaling the start of a new chapter for the character.

Leonid “chopper” Vishnyakov, a professional Counter-Strike 2 player, offered his view on Team Spirit’s prospects at the upcoming BLAST Open Spring 2026. Vishnyakov sounded upbeat about the roster’s form and suggested there is no cause for alarm regarding their performance heading into the event.

Dan "apEX" Madesclaire, captain of Team Vitality's CS2 roster, has spoken publicly about the prospect of ending his career as a professional player. His comments were reported by HLTV.org.

Actress Angela Sant'Albano, known for portraying Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem, has expressed a clear interest in continuing to work within the video game industry. In a recent interview with Skill Up she said the experience opened her eyes to new creative possibilities and that she would welcome further opportunities in game development and performance work.

BLAST Open Spring 2026, a Counter‑Strike 2 tournament, kicks off on March 18. One of the opening Group A fixtures will see Natus Vincere meet B8 Esports; bookmakers at BetBoom list the Natus Vincere side as clear favorites for this matchup.

Visa complications for Team Falcons' Counter-Strike 2 player Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin could result in the player not qualifying for in-game stickers at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Whether he loses that opportunity depends on how many matches Falcons play at the upcoming BLAST Open Spring 2026 while Lukin remains unable to travel.

Prime Video has announced the upcoming release of the film "Jack Ryan: Ghost War," scheduled to debut on May 20, 2026. The project continues the on-screen saga centered on the character Jack Ryan and expands the franchise’s presence on the streaming service.

Russian cinemas will officially screen Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair on 28 May 2026, according to a report by Kinopoisk that cites the film distributor Kino.Art.Pro. The distributor itself has not published a full announcement and reportedly limited its public activity to a logo change on its social media accounts.

20th Century Studios has announced that the thriller Send Help will be released digitally on March 24, 2026, with a Blu‑ray edition scheduled to arrive on April 21, 2026. The studio confirmed the home‑video dates as part of its rollout for the film.

Published 18 March at 00:16 — Organisers have launched a prediction contest tied to ESL One Birmingham 2026.

Remedy Entertainment has announced it will cease active support for its cooperative shooter FBC: Firebreak. The studio posted the update on the game’s Steam page, confirming that while they will no longer develop new content for the title, they do not intend to abandon it entirely.

Ilya Mulyarchuk, better known as Yatoro, the carry player for Team Spirit’s Dota 2 roster, has unveiled a new tattoo on his arm: two koi carp. The esports athlete shared images of the fresh ink on his social media accounts, drawing attention from fans and followers.

Valve's new VRS system has made launching fresh Counter-Strike projects more challenging than ever, yet a handful of teams have shown that careful planning and the right player mix can overcome the barrier to entry.

Published on 18 March at 00:16. Fans are invited to pick their favourite team competing at ESL One Birmingham 2026 for a chance to win prizes in a prediction contest organized by BetBoom together with Cybersport.

fnatic are reported to be on the verge of signing 18-year-old Viktor 'Br4tkO' Kondratets from Ukrainian side Lazer Cats. Sources indicate that Kondratets has already been training with the squad and that the transfer paperwork is likely to be finalized in the near future.

Rob Runesson, co‑founder and commercial director of Embark Studios, has left the company, according to a report by IGN. His departure follows allegations made about a month earlier that he had behaved inappropriately toward a streamer.

Published March 18 at 00:16. Fans are invited to select their preferred team competing at ESL One Birmingham 2026 and take part in a predictions contest tied to the event.

March 17, 20:15 — A new prediction contest coinciding with ESL One Birmingham 2026 gives fans a chance to win tangible and betting-related prizes.

With a notable absence at the top of the field, ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals offered an opening for challengers to seize momentum. Natus Vincere made the most of the opportunity, lifting the trophy after a dominant run in Stockholm highlighted by a breakout LAN showing from 19-year-old Drin 'makazze' Shaqiri.

Todd Howard, head of Bethesda Softworks, recently reflected on the studio's approach to The Elder Scrolls VI. In an interview with a gaming outlet, he admitted that the project was revealed prematurely and suggested that players should mentally set the announcement aside for now rather than expect immediate updates or a near-term release.

In the world of deckbuilding roguelikes, the original Slay the Spire sits like The Lord of the Rings in fantasy: the benchmark that others measure themselves against. Many imitators have tried to capture its blend of tension, simplicity and depth, and few have matched the bar it set. Nine years after the original, the inevitable question was whether its creators could do it again. Short answer: yes — and with remarkable ease and finesse. Below I explain what makes Slay the Spire 2 succeed where many sequels fumble.

Kojima Productions has announced that Death Stranding 2 will arrive on PC on March 19. The studio confirmed the exact launch date for the personal computer edition and provided an overview of what to expect from the port.

Aleksandr Trifunović, the Counter-Strike 2 analyst better known by his handle kassad, publicly reacted to the announcement that Filip “NEO” Kubski has left FaZe Clan. Trifunović shared his thoughts on the roster change via his social media account on X.

Streamer Ilya "Maddyson" Davydov has described NVIDIA's DLSS 5 as a promising development, particularly for its potential to upgrade the visuals of older games. He shared his thoughts on the platform Telegram, noting a clear vision for how the technology could be used.

The result was posted on March 17 at 12:27.

Alejandro "bodyy" Pianaro, who has joined OG's CS2 roster, spoke about the atmosphere inside the squad and his relationship with the team's in-game leader, Kasper "cadiaN" Møller. In a conversation with a prominent esports outlet, Pianaro outlined his role in the lineup and how he has been integrating with the team's structure since his arrival.

With the launch of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC, the game will receive a substantial free content update. Hideo Kojima has confirmed that this update will arrive at the same time as the PC release and will also be provided to players on PlayStation 5.

The group stage of Roman Imperium Cup VI wrapped up on Friday in Vila Nova de Gaia, with several teams falling short of the playoffs. Notable eliminations included BC.Game and M80, both of which finished fourth in their respective groups and will not advance to the knockout phase.

Astralis advanced to the semi-finals of the ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals after a convincing 2-0 victory over Spirit. The win was driven by an outstanding showing from AWPer Love "phzy" Smidebrant, who topped the scoreboard on both maps and finished the series with a match-leading 1.76 rating.

On March 13 at 22:33 it was reported that FUT Esports will play against Natus Vincere in the semifinal of ESL Pro League Season 23.

CD Projekt RED has announced that it does not intend to release any new content for Cyberpunk 2077. Company representatives made the statement in comments posted on the social network X, adding that they will notify fans if the developers decide to prepare anything new in the future.

Ivan 'Pure~' Moskalenko, the carry player for Tundra Esports, stated that he intends to win The International 2026 while discussing the team's prospects with Roman 'RAMZES666' Kushnarev. The esports portal Kiber reproduced his remarks.

FUT have been marked out as one of the scene’s most promising young teams for some time, and at ESL Pro League they took a massive step forward by defeating the No.2 VRS-ranked squad MOUZ to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The result represents both a statement of intent and a milestone in the team’s development on the international stage.

Basic information: Genre — Action, Adventure. Publisher — Nacon. Developer — Cyanide Studio. Minimum system requirements: Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz, 12 GB RAM, DirectX 12–capable GPU with 6 GB VRAM (for example GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 590), 25 GB free storage, Steam account. Recommended: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, DirectX 12–capable GPU with 8 GB VRAM (for example GeForce RTX 3070 / Radeon RX 6800). Release date: 19 February 2026. Age rating: 18+. Localization: text only. Platforms: PC (GOG, itch.io, Humble Store).

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened an investigation following reports that malicious software has been distributed through the Steam digital storefront. The bureau published information about the inquiry on its official website, warning users and outlining the scope of its review.

Team Spirit player Nikita Balaganin, known as Panto, commented on his squad's 1–2 loss to BetBoom Team in the winners' semifinal of PGL Wallachia Season 7 in Dota 2. He addressed the result in a statement published on the team's Telegram channel, summarizing how the series unfolded and what went wrong for his side.

On March 13 at 22:33, it was reported that FUT Esports will play against Natus Vincere in one of the semifinals of ESL Pro League Season 23.

Tournament organiser PGL confirmed on Friday that Inner Circle have been invited to participate at PGL Bucharest as the replacement for Imperial, who withdrew from the event. The change comes ahead of the LAN event scheduled for early April.

BESTIA’s run at the HyperX Roman Imperium Cup VI ended in the group stage after a two-way tie with Liquid for second place. The Argentinian squad showed signs of progress following recent roster and staff changes, but the campaign fell short of advancing to the playoffs.