10.09.2026
Sony dropped Physint, but Hideo Kojima’s game wasn’t canceled and will now be published by Xbox

Sony has unexpectedly ended its partnership with Hideo Kojima on the spy stealth action game Physint. The project was first unveiled in 2024 by PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst. Physint was envisioned as a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear franchise. According to Kojima, the project was intended to take another step toward “erasing the […]

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10.09.2026
Battlefield 1942: The Game That Changed the Scale of Military Shooters

September 10, 2002, marked an event that would later become one of the important milestones in the history of the FPS genre. On that day, Battlefield 1942 was released in North America — the debut title in a series that would eventually become one of the most recognizable franchises in the world of military shooters. […]

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10.09.2026
"Every match from now on is do-or-die": Jackies on GIANTX's defeat and the decisive showdown with NAVI

GIANTX suffered a defeat against Karmine Corp in the first round of the upper bracket of the LEC 2026 Summer Playoffs, securing only one win in the series. The team has fallen to the lower bracket of the tournament, where they will fight for a ticket to the World Championship in Nice. From now on, […]

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10.09.2026
PS5 Pro is Almost Sold Out in Europe — One Retailer Found a Way to Beat Scalpers

Sony's console is becoming increasingly difficult to find in European stores. One of our readers traveled through six countries before finally locating it at a Müller store in Croatia. Price: €949. At Müller, the console cannot be ordered online — the retailer's website serves strictly as a catalog, meaning the PS5 Pro can only be […]

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10.09.2026
Crash Bandicoot — 30 Years of a PlayStation Legend, How T1 Reshaped the Esports Financial Model, NAVI has parted ways with its CrossFire team — News Digest for September 9

We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 9, 2026, for Players readers. Crash Bandicoot — 30 Years of a PlayStation Legend On September 9, 1996, Crash Bandicoot was released on the first PlayStation — a game that not only gave Sony one of the most famous characters of the era, but also helped […]

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09.09.2026
Apple Introduces iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, New Apple Watch and Foldable iPhone Duo

Apple concluded its presentation, where it unveiled several new devices and updates to its ecosystem. The main announcements included the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, as well as the company’s first foldable smartphone — the iPhone Duo. iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max […]

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09.09.2026
NAVI has parted ways with its CrossFire team

The esports club NAVI has announced the end of its contracts with the players of its CrossFire roster. JV, Akxshi, juan1, Lkk, lcziN, Geze, and rsT, alongside the team's coach GoW, have become free agents. The team, which competed in the Brazilian region, existed for 1 year and 4 months. During this time, the squad […]

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09.09.2026
LEGO announces a new The Legend of Zelda set featuring Link and Epona

LEGO and Nintendo have announced a new building set based on The Legend of Zelda. Officially titled The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: Link & Epona, the set recreates adult Link riding his trusted horse Epona from the classic Ocarina of Time. The set is scheduled to launch in spring 2027 and will include […]

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09.09.2026
Major Steam leak reveals achievements for unannounced games and details about Kingdom Hearts 4 and Persona 6

A massive Steam leak has reportedly exposed achievement lists for a large number of upcoming games. The leak includes at least 15 projects that have yet to be officially announced, alongside major titles such as Kingdom Hearts IV, Persona 6, Fable and Gears of War: E-Day. The information surfaced through Exophase, a website dedicated to […]

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09.09.2026
Rebel Wolves is already preparing a sequel to The Blood of Dawnwalker and plans to build a major vampire franchise

Polish studio Rebel Wolves, founded by former CD Projekt RED developers, has already begun work on the next game set in The Blood of Dawnwalker universe. The team previously hinted that its debut title would serve as the foundation for a much larger franchise. At the beginning of June, during Summer Game Fest 2026, the […]

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09.09.2026
Rob Nelson Reveals New GTA VI Details: Realistic NPCs, Dynamic Chases and More

Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be one of Rockstar’s most detailed and realistic games. Rob Nelson, co-head of Rockstar North and one of the people directly leading the project, has shared another batch of details about the ambitious title. Some of these features have already appeared in previews, but they now have […]

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09.09.2026
PUBG Will Feature More Close-Quarters Combat Options

The developers of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS continue to expand close-quarters combat capabilities. Update 43.1 introduces a new Kick mechanic to the game, adding more options for interacting with enemies and the environment. The new mechanic is available across all game modes. Unlike standard melee attacks, the kick features a stronger knockback effect and can also be […]

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09.09.2026
From a Loss-Making Team to a $64 Million Business: How T1 Reshaped the Esports Financial Model

Esports organization T1 has successfully transformed from a loss-making marketing division into a profitable company, growing its annual revenue from $1 million in 2019 to $64 million last year. This transition began in 2019 through a partnership with the American company Comcast Spectacor, which turned the team from an SK Telecom advertising tool into an […]

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