Aniplex of America, French-Bread and Type-Moon unveil gameplay trailer for Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, an updated version of Melty Blood: Type Lumina, launching April 2027. — The teaser trailer debuted this week, showcasing updated visuals and mechanics for the 2021 fighting game's re-release.Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina revealed via new gameplay trailer, set to launch in April 2027
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Eternal Fire releases IGL nekky, allowing Anıl "nekky" Dağdeviren to explore new team options. — Eternal Fire's in-game leader nekky is now free to negotiate with other VALORANT organizations after the team granted his release.Eternal Fire allows IGL nekky to explore options
BBL Esports lets Valorant players Rosé, lovers rock, Crewen, and Viento explore other offers despite contracts through 2027 for three of them. — All four players say they're open to offers from any region, including English-speaking rosters, according to the Global Contract Database.BBL Esports allows Rosé, lovers rock, Crewen, and Viento to explore options
Sources: Sony drops Hideo Kojima's spy-action game Physint as publisher amid ballooning budget and missed deadlines — The decision reportedly stemmed from doubts about the game's commercial potential in addition to cost and schedule overruns.PlayStation reportedly dropped Hideo Kojima’s Physint over budget and missed deadlines
NRG and Team Liquid Notch Upper Bracket Wins at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 CS2 Closed Qualifier — Liquid star EliGE led the charge in a tight victory over rising squad Marsborne to stay alive in the upper bracket.'NRG, Liquid pick up Upper Bracket wins in PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Closed Qualifier
Data.Bet adds short-term crypto and commodity prediction markets to its esports betting platform for sportsbook clients — The move lets Data.Bet's sportsbook clients offer rapid-fire crypto and commodity price predictions alongside traditional esports wagering options.Data.Bet joins surge into short-term crypto markets to supplement esports betting
M80 narrowly beats No. 174-ranked 6666 in their Roman Imperium Cup VIII opening match. — M80's newest roster addition delivered a standout performance to help the team escape with the win.'M80 survive scare against #174 ranked 6666 in Roman Imperium Cup VIII opener
Esports Insider names 8 players to watch at VALORANT Champions Shanghai, spotlighting Sayonara, Cryocells and PatMen after a season without one dominant team — The 2026 VALORANT circuit saw three different champions—Nongshim RedForce at Masters Santiago, LEVIATÁN at Masters London, and 100 Thieves at the Esports World Cup—with LEVIATÁN still missing Champions qualification.”Sayonara, Cryocells and PatMen headline players to watch at Champions Shanghai
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FarmVille cuts Cristian 'no1nx' Labrada, promotes Bradley 'Slugy' Kohler to permanent CS roster spot, coach Erich 'ninja' Beyer confirms to Dust2.us — Slugy had already been filling in for FarmVille at NSTLGA League Season 2 before the swap became permanent.FarmVille swap no1nx for Slugy
18-year-old AVA174 leaves Shimmer, seeking new CS team for ESEA Advanced Season 59 — Ava "AVA174" Dunn had represented the orgless Shimmer roster, formerly known as Impact, from April 2026 to September 2026.AVA174 steps down from Shimmer
LAG, SportsBetExpert and Iowa Stormboar advance to join Without a Roof in NSTLGA League Season 2 upper-bracket semifinals after final three playoff matches conclude — The first round of NSTLGA League Season 2 playoffs wrapped up with three deciding matches determining the remaining upper-bracket semifinalists.<br>LAG, SportsBetExpert, Iowa Stormboar join Without a Roof in NSTLGA S2 upper-bracket semis
Riot Games in talks with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket over potential esports sponsorship deals, Esports News UK reports. — The discussions reportedly explore sponsorships tied to Riot's competitive titles like League of Legends and Valorant.Riot Games In Talks With Polymarket and Kalshi Over Sponsorship Deals
100 Thieves beat 3DMAX to advance to Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Closed Qualifier playoffs, where they'll face HOTU next. — 3DMAX has been the subject of recent roster rumors, making the loss notable amid the team's uncertain outlook.100 Thieves defeat 3DMAX to secure TWC qualifier playoffs