Ruslana Berest, better known by her nickname DKLana and the manager of Team Spirit's Dota 2 roster, attended a CS:GO/CS2 major in Budapest for the first time and shared her impressions of the event. Her observations highlight how the scene and atmosphere at a CS major feel distinct from what she is used to in the Dota 2 world.

The owner of Virtus.pro commented on professional players' pay in esports. Speaking on the show titled "KIBER VECHER," he gave a broad overview of typical salary ranges in Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 and noted that many players themselves disclose earnings on social media and in messaging channels.

A U.S. federal appellate court has ruled that Apple may impose a commission on purchases that users complete outside the App Store, granting the company the option to collect fees on transactions routed through alternative payment methods. The decision, which was reported by industry press, gives Apple legal authority to pursue a fee structure for off‑App‑Store payments while the matter continues to be litigated in lower courts.