Former Rockstar Games senior designer Kris Roberts, who worked on the Midnight Club series and the multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption, has revealed that Midnight Club 5 was once in development but was ultimately canceled due to internal conflicts, missed deadlines, and disputes over creative control. According to Roberts, the core Midnight Club team […]
Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with Blur Studios and Games Workshop, has begun development on an animated series set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Henry Cavill will serve as an executive producer on the project, while simultaneously leading and producing the upcoming live-action series based on the franchise for Amazon. The new project will serve […]
On August 4, 2020, British studio Mediatonic released Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout — a game that transformed into a true global phenomenon in just a few weeks. The colorful battle royale, in which dozens of funny characters navigated an obstacle course, became a breath of fresh air for the industry and one of the primary […]
Steam has officially launched its Cyberpunk Festival, running until 8:00 PM on August 10. The event features major discounts on popular cyberpunk games, free demos of upcoming releases, and special offers from developers. The festival lineup includes both blockbuster titles and indie favorites. Such as: Some games are discounted by up to 75%, while several […]
From August 5 to 8, Paris will become the center of the global fighting game scene — it is here, as part of the Esports World Cup 2026, that one of the season's most anticipated TEKKEN 8 tournaments will take place. 32 of the world's strongest players will compete for the championship title, having earned […]
The Play-In stage of VCT EMEA Stage 2 begins on August 6, where the final playoff participants will be determined. For Natus Vincere, the tournament starts with a match against the French side Joblife, and the Ukrainian team will have no room for error in this encounter. Four matches will take place in the first […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 3, 2026, for Players readers. DetonatioN FocusMe Founder Nobuyuki Umezaki Passes Away The Japanese esports community has suffered a heavy loss. Nobuyuki Umezaki, President and CEO of DetonatioN FocusMe, has passed away at the age of 44. The organization officially announced his death — […]
Back in July, Bethesda confirmed that four Fallout projects are currently in development. The main team is working on Fallout 5, another studio is handling remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, while Obsidian is developing a brand new spin off. However, Xbox may have even bigger plans for the franchise. According to recent […]
While ChinaJoy 2026 received little attention from Western audiences, Remedy Entertainment used the event to showcase a brand new trailer for Control Resonant. The upcoming title serves as a sequel to 2019's Control and an indirect continuation of Alan Wake 2. The latest trailer offers a closer look at several gameplay mechanics and story elements. […]
Amazon is preparing additional casting changes for its God of War TV adaptation. According to a new report, the studio intends to replace the actors playing Atreus and Thrud for the second season. The decision is not related to production problems. Season two will adapt the events of God of War: Ragnarök, which features a […]
Baldur's Gate 3 is celebrating its third anniversary today, marking three years since the acclaimed RPG first launched. To celebrate the milestone, the game is available at a 30% discount until August 6 as part of a special anniversary promotion. «BALDUR'S GATE 3 was released 3 years ago today! One of my favorite games of […]
G2 Esports midlaner Rasmus "Caps" Winther shared his thoughts following a hard-fought victory over SK Gaming during the LEC Summer 2026 regular season. In an interview, the esports athlete analyzed the current meta, refuted rumors regarding the team's jungler's emotional state, and shared how he coped with the most difficult stages of his career. Caps […]
The Japanese esports community has suffered a profound loss. Nobuyuki Umezaki, President and CEO of DetonatioN FocusMe, has passed away at the age of 44. The organization officially announced his death, stating that Umezaki passed away on July 29, 2026. In 2012, Nobuyuki Umezaki founded DetonatioN, which later evolved into DetonatioN FocusMe — one of […]
