30.01.2026
PMGO 2026 Season 1 format and slot distribution announced

PUBG Mobile Esports has revealed the details for the first season of the PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2026. The tournament will take place from June 2 to June 7 and will feature 32 teams. PMGO 2026 will consist of three stages. The event will begin with the Group Stage, scheduled for June 2–3, where […]

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30.01.2026
CCT Global Finals 2026: Season Finals to Take Place in Portugal on LAN with $75,000 Prize Pool and Eight Top Teams Fighting for the Title

Champion of Champions Tour organizers have revealed full details for CCT Global Finals 2026 in CS2 — the concluding event of the season, set to take place from April 23 to 26 in Portugal at the SAW Esports Arena in Vila Nova de Gaia. Eight teams will compete in the final stage to determine the […]

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30.01.2026
The Roblox game “Steal A Brainrot” is getting a feature-length film adaptation

Story Kitchen has struck a deal with the creators of the viral Roblox hit Steal A Brainrot to develop a full-length live-action film. This was reported by Deadline. While plot details are being kept under wraps for now, Story Kitchen has hinted that the movie will retain the game’s “chaotic, fun, and often absurd spirit.” […]

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30.01.2026
American talent receives permanent FACEIT ban for ban evasion

American player slump, recently included by HLTV in its list of the top 50 most promising prospects (ranked 48th), has been permanently banned on FACEIT for ban evasion. This type of punishment is typically issued to players who used an alternative account that had previously been banned for cheating, smurfing, or other violations of the […]

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30.01.2026
Amazon Releases the First Season of Fallout on YouTube

The streaming platform Amazon Prime Video has begun releasing the first season of the Fallout TV series on YouTube. Four episodes are currently available to watch for free. The studio will release two episodes per day. However, free access to the show will be temporary, as the episodes will be removed from public access on […]

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30.01.2026
Schedule for the Final Day of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1

Today, January 30, the final matches of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1 in CS2 will be played. The results of these matchups will determine five more teams advancing to the group stage. Among the teams featuring Ukrainian players, BC, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and FUT remain in contention. The Astralis vs NRG match will be played […]

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29.01.2026
Results of Day Two of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1, ENC 2026 Prize Pool Revealed — News Digest for January 29

The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for January 29, 2026. B8 and Passion UA Eliminated from IEM Kraków 2026, NiP and FUT Advance CS2 Overtakes LoL to Become the Most Popular Esports Game on Twitch in 2025 Dota 2 to Be Featured at Esports Nations Cup 2026 Boars Gaming […]

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29.01.2026
B8 and Passion UA Exit IEM Kraków 2026 as NiP and FUT Move On

The Ukrainian team B8 have concluded their run at IEM Kraków 2026 after a 0–2 defeat to the Brazilian squad paiN. The young AWPer segukawa struggled to make an impact in the matches, while npl was the team’s only bright spot in critical moments. paiN secured confident victories on Dust2 and Mirage, where snow and […]

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29.01.2026
Total Prize Pool of Esports Nations Cup 2026 to Reach $45 Million

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the dates and prize pool distribution model for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The tournament will take place from November 2 to 29, 2026. EWCF has allocated $45 million, which will be distributed across three main areas: Prize distribution: At the moment, the first three of the planned […]

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29.01.2026
3DMAX eliminate s1mple and BC.Game from the upper bracket at IEM Kraków 2026

BC.Game suffered a 0-2 defeat against 3DMAX in the fight for a spot in the main stage of IEM Kraków. There was no chance for a comeback: s1mple’s team managed to win only seven rounds across two maps. Despite the loss, BC.Game are not yet out of the tournament — this match only determined who […]

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