29.01.2026
Schedule for Day Two of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1 — B8 to Play an Elimination Match

Today, January 29, the matches of the second matchday of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1 in CS2 will take place. Six matches are scheduled: three will be played for advancement, and the same number will be elimination matches. Teams featuring Ukrainian players did not show the best results on the first day, so only BC […]

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29.01.2026
Reanimal system requirements revealed

The release of the horror game Reanimal is scheduled for February 13. Ahead of launch, the developers have published the official system requirements, allowing players to see whether their PC is prepared for the upcoming experience. As a reminder, Nintendo Switch 2 Could Receive a Major Wave of Third Party Ports in 2026.

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29.01.2026
Cyberpunk 2 Focuses on First Person Experience Over Third Person View

Cyberpunk 2 is unlikely to feature a full third-person mode or a large number of cutscenes showing the player character from an external perspective. CD Projekt Red appears to be sticking with its core philosophy of immersion and player involvement, once again prioritizing a first-person experience. Cyberpunk 2 creative director Igor Sarzynski recently shared images […]

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29.01.2026
Ukrainian Localization in Arc Raiders Appeared Earlier Than Planned

The Ukrainian localization for Arc Raiders is still in development, but some players managed to see it earlier than intended. As a result, the translation appeared in an unfinished state, before it was fully ready for public release. The developers emphasize that the Ukrainian language option will be rolled out to all players only after […]

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29.01.2026
Early Reviews of Code Vein 2 Are Mixed

Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched extended access to Code Vein 2 the sequel to its anime soulslike series and the game has already received its first wave of feedback from both players and critics. At the moment Code Vein 2 holds a mixed rating on Steam. Peak concurrent players have surpassed 9 200 users. The […]

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29.01.2026
Scott Pilgrim beat ’em up gets release date and gameplay reveal

A new beat ’em up game set in the Scott Pilgrim universe is set to launch on March 3. Alongside the release date announcement, the developers have shared the first gameplay footage. The project is being developed by Tribute Games, the studio behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. As a reminder, Terraria receives update […]

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29.01.2026
Results of Day One at IEM Kraków 2026, BLAST Slam VI Schedule — News Digest for January 28

The Players team has prepared a digest of the main news for readers as of January 28, 2026. Results of the First Matchday of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1 Reigns: The Witcher Officially Announced by Devolver Digital BLAST Slam VI Group Stage Match Schedule Published Saudi Arabia Leads All Countries in Total Esports Prize Money […]

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28.01.2026
Results of the first matchday of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1 — almost all Ukrainians lost their matches

The opening day of Stage 1 at IEM Kraków 2026 delivered several telling results and clearly set the tone for the tournament. Some of the favorites got off to confident starts, while for others the beginning of the competition proved openly difficult. Liquid had no trouble dealing with Ninjas in Pyjamas, once again confirming their […]

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28.01.2026
s1mple’s team makes a successful debut at IEM Kraków 2026

In their opening match at IEM Kraków 2026 in CS2, BC Game — the team featuring Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev — defeated Legacy. The match ended in a 2–0 victory, with scores of 16:13 on Overpass and 13:1 on Inferno. BC Game advanced to the next round, where they will compete for a spot in the […]

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28.01.2026
B8 lost their first match at IEM Kraków 2026 and drop to the lower bracket

B8 started IEM Kraków 2026 with a 2:1 loss against NRG. The team lost the first map, Dust2, 4:13, bounced back on the second map, Mirage, but NRG dominated 13:2, and the decider, Inferno, went again to NRG — 13:11. The standout player of the match was oSee from NRG, finishing with a 1.54 rating. […]

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