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The best Los Angeles events for the week of June 22 - June 28 — MP3s & NPCs
This article highlights notable events happening in Los Angeles from June 22 to June 28. Featured events include a performance by the English alternative rock band Bôa, sketch comedy shows by Bedhead and Umami, an Ultimate Improv Show with a special guest from Euphoria, and LGBTQ+ programming including 'Are They Gay?' and a Comedian Clash game show.
The Omnissiah’s Chosen March Into Tertium today with the Launch of the Skitarii Class in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide!
Fatshark has launched the Skitarii Class for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This significant update also includes the Dark Rites live event, new Expeditions content, and two new enemy types. The Skitarii Alpha Primus class offers players cybernetic enhancements, versatile playstyles, and new Adeptus Mechanicus weaponry, with customization options and a unique talent tree.
DINO NUGGETS TAKES THE CROWN IN AN EPIC OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE DEADMAN ALL STARS LIVE FINAL
Jagex crowned Dino Nuggets as the champions of the Old School RuneScape Deadman All Stars Season 3 Finale, held in Chicago. The event, sponsored by Twitch, Chipotle, and Starforge, saw over 4,000 spectators in attendance and over one million viewers online. This marked the first RuneScape event held outside the UK since 2001.
Fortnite Live Event Stuns Fans as The Rock's Fate Is Revealed and Ben Starr's Character Is Unmasked in Shock Twist
Fortnite's latest live event delivered a dramatic conclusion, revealing the fate of Dwayne Johnson's character and unmasking Ben Starr's role in a surprising twist. The event significantly advanced the game's ongoing narrative.
When does Fortnite Season 3 in Chapter 7 start?
Fortnite Season 3 of Chapter 7, titled 'Runners', is confirmed to launch on June 6, 2026, following the 'Shattered' end-of-season live event. The upcoming season will introduce new map areas, characters, mechanics, weapons, and a Battle Pass featuring characters like Slone and John Wick, costing 800 V-Bucks. The official gameplay trailer will be revealed during Summer Game Fest on June 5.
Dunk City Dynasty Introduces Victor Wembanyama, New Outfits, and Summer Events!
Dunk City Dynasty has released its Season 7 Vol.2 update, introducing NBA player Victor Wembanyama and new cosmetic outfits like Severing Blade and Player One. The update also features a variety of limited-time summer events, including Summer Vitality Login Rewards and Rank Sprint Rewards, offering players additional bonuses and missions.
Sunday Gatherings and Events
Minecraft Live May 2026 featured several new announcements for the popular sandbox game. Details regarding upcoming content and features were revealed during the event.
Old School RuneScape 2026 Roadmap Revealed | Invision Game Community
Jagex has unveiled the 2026 roadmap for Old School RuneScape, detailing a year of significant content updates including questline conclusions, new regions like Wyrmscraig, and the game's first endgame raid in years, The Fractured Archive. The roadmap also includes PvP training, community systems, and global server expansion, alongside the return of major live events like Deadman Allstars and RuneFest.
Competitive Gaming Events Are Becoming Bigger Entertainment Productions In 2026
Competitive gaming events in 2026 are evolving into large-scale entertainment productions, incorporating elements like live music, celebrity appearances, and festival-style programming to rival concerts and streaming premieres. This shift is driven by games becoming integral to broader entertainment lifestyles and publishers treating esports as a live product requiring robust production value. Events like Evo 2026 and the Esports World Cup exemplify this trend, aiming to attract diverse audiences beyond core esports fans.
Evening Gatherings and Events
Overwatch's 10th-anniversary event will receive improved rewards next week, with Blizzard Entertainment planning additional free content later in the year. This follows community feedback regarding the initial event's offerings.
Watch a Bonus Minecraft Live on May 30
A bonus Minecraft Live event is scheduled for May 30th. Further details about the event's content and purpose were not immediately available, but it is being promoted by Xbox Wire.
Minecraft Live at TwitchCon
A bonus Minecraft Live show will be broadcast from TwitchCon in Rotterdam on May 30th. The event will feature sneak peeks into current and future game updates, along with exclusive insights from the developers. This marks the first Minecraft Live broadcast from TwitchCon.
EVE Online marks its annual Capsuleer Day and 23rd anniversary, EVE Frontier puts forth a new patch
EVE Online is celebrating its 23rd anniversary with the in-game event Capsuleer Day, offering login rewards, challenges, and unique items until June 2nd. The developers also discussed the rebranding of CCP Games to Fenris Creations and upcoming Fanfest. Separately, EVE Frontier released a patch introducing active scanning and new signature types.
Ubisoft Announces Assassin's Creed Stage Show
Ubisoft has announced Heredis, a new stage show set within the Assassin's Creed universe, which is scheduled to debut later this year. This marks a new venture for the company into live entertainment experiences based on its popular franchise.
Pac-Man to get animated shorts and more for Pac-May celebrations
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is celebrating PAC-MAN's birthday throughout May with "PAC-MAY," themed "Connect the Dots." The month-long event includes the debut of the animated short series "PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks" in partnership with Cartuna, live events like the PAC-MAN CHOMPIONSHIP Tournament at The Paley Museum, and in-game promotions such as a crossover with Fruit Ninja. New episodes of "PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks" will premiere monthly on the official PAC-MAN YouTube Channel starting May 22.
KartRider Rush+ (KRR+) 6th Anniversary Update Revealed
NEXON's mobile game KartRider Rush+ is celebrating its 6th anniversary with a new update that includes the "Gold Rush (Castle)" track and "Saber Gold" karts. The update also features community events and login rewards for both new and returning players.
Games Done Quick will host its first ever event in Europe
Games Done Quick, known for its charity speedrunning marathons, will host its first European event at Germany's gamescom from August 28-30. The event will feature popular runners and a live audience, broadcasting daily on Twitch and YouTube. This expansion aims to increase global participation and support for the charity's fundraising efforts, which have raised over $60 million worldwide.
INDIE Live Expo
The INDIE Live Expo has concluded, with an English version of the four-hour presentation now available. The event showcased a variety of indie game announcements and updates.
Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events
Meta's Threads platform has introduced a new 'live chats' feature, allowing users to engage in real-time conversations about live events within topic-specific communities. This feature, which supports text, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions, is being piloted in the NBAThreads Community during the Playoffs. Meta plans to gradually roll out additional features and expand the availability of live chats to more communities.
Black Desert adds new barter updates on PC, opens a test server for mobile, and hypes July’s Calpheon Ball
Black Desert on PC has received updates including new barter routes, UI improvements, and Altar of Blood revamps. Black Desert Mobile launched a test server for class remastering and introduced changes to its ranking and Ancient Anvil systems. Console versions also received parity updates with PC, and Pearl Abyss is hyping the upcoming Heidel Ball event.