The Inner Circle squad kicked off their run at the BLAST Open Porto LAN tournament with a resounding 2-0 victory over Vitality. This triumph is a logical continuation of the young roster's successful streak, having won the Super DraculaN tournament before the break and currently maintaining an 80% win rate over the last three months. […]

In the fall of 2026, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will celebrate its 10th anniversary since release. In honor of this event, the developers have prepared a massive update that will run from September 4 to November 19, offering players a variety of free rewards, visual changes, and special events. The main highlight of the celebration […]

GIANTX jungler Ismaïl "ISMA" Boualem commented on the unexpected victory over G2 Esports, which guaranteed the team a spot in the LEC 2026 Summer Split playoffs. Despite the team's success, the player remained self-critical about his own performance, yet emphasized his readiness to fight for a top-four finish. Finishing the match week with a 2-0 […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 27, 2026, for Players readers. World of Warcraft Classic: how players brought back the old Azeroth On August 27, 2019, Blizzard launched World of Warcraft Classic — an official return of the game to its roots. For some, it was simply a re-release of […]

The STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion gives players 12 special weapons to track down across the Zone. Each one features unique modifications that make it different from the regular version of its weapon type. Getting every weapon will require more than one playthrough, as several of them are connected to faction choices made during […]

On August 27, 2019, Blizzard launched World of Warcraft Classic — the official return of the game to its roots. For some, it was simply a re-release of an old MMORPG. For millions of players, it was a moment they had been waiting for years. But the road to Classic began long before its release. […]

According to Newzoo, the global video game market is expected to grow by 6.1% in 2026, reaching $213.9 billion. Mobile games will account for the largest share, generating $121.1 billion in revenue. Consoles will bring in $46.9 billion, while PC games will generate $45.9 billion. The main driver of the console segment will be the […]

More than 30 trailers for Xbox games were showcased during the Future Games Show broadcast at Gamescom 2026. The presentation featured both previously announced projects and several new reveals. Particular attention was given to titles coming to Xbox Game Pass. The lineup included Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Neon Abyss 2, TANUKI: Pon's Summer, Medieval […]

Forza Horizon 6 will soon introduce a new Drift Attack mode that combines the freedom of the open world with competitive drifting. The update is scheduled to launch on September 7, with the new activity taking place at the permanent Shimanoyama Circuit without loading screens. Playground Games revealed Drift Attack ahead of gamescom. Players can […]

On August 25, 2026, MOONTON Games released a new patch for the main server of the mobile MOBA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The main focus of the update was the rework of Obsidian's ultimate ability, buffs to Hayabusa's basic skills, and a significant limitation on the effectiveness of tank builds for Hanzo. All adjustments are […]

The organizers of the Chinese LPL, TJ Esports, in partnership with the HUYA platform, have announced the Demacia Cup Global Invitational. The international tournament will take place in China from October 3 to 17 and will bring together 12 mid-table teams from major global leagues, competing in the same format as the World Championship (Worlds). […]

Ahead of their opening match against 9z at the BLAST Open Porto tournament, MOUZ player Lotan "Spinx" Giladi commented on the ongoing community discussions regarding the team's lack of stage presence. Fans and analysts often refer to this as a missing "aura" when comparing the roster to other top-tier Counter-Strike organizations. According to Spinx, he […]

The group stage of BLAST Open Porto 2026 continues today. Following the opening matches of the first group, Group B enters the competition, featuring four Bo3 series right away. Particular attention from Ukrainian fans will be focused on Inner Circle, who will face Team Vitality. Meanwhile, the main event of the day will be the […]