17.02.2026
Riot held the VCT Stage 1 2026 group draw

Following the conclusion of the Kickoff tournaments across all four regions (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China), Riot Games conducted the group draw for VCT Stage 1 2026 in VALORANT. In each region, teams have been divided into two groups. EMEA In this region, Group Omega stands out as particularly stacked with strong contenders. Group Alpha: […]

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17.02.2026
BLAST will host a major Brawl Stars tournament

Tournament organizer BLAST, known for its events in Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, has announced its own large-scale Brawl Stars event called Brawl Cup. This event is set to become one of the biggest tournaments of the year for the discipline. The tournament will take place in Berlin, at the Uber Eats Music Hall, which […]

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17.02.2026
Main esports matches on February 17: NAVI fight for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffs and debut at DreamLeague

We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on February 17. CS2 Several teams were eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 yesterday, and three more will join them today. We will also find out which teams secure their spots in the playoffs. Every match now matters: the first set determines playoff qualification, while the second set […]

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17.02.2026
FaZe won Six Invitational 2026, NAVI won their first LEC 2026 Versus playoff match, PUBG added to ENC — news digest for February 16

We’ve prepared a digest of the main esports news for February 16, 2026 for Players readers. FaZe Clan are the Six Invitational 2026 champions NAVI defeated Fnatic and advanced to the LEC 2026 Versus semifinals PUBG added to the Esports Nations Cup 2026 discipline list Solid Snake joins Rainbow Six Siege X TikTok owners close […]

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17.02.2026
9 Hitman Mechanics That Should Appear in 007 First Light

IO Interactive, known for the Hitman series, is developing the new James Bond game 007 First Light. Hitman has always impressed players with creative ways to navigate Agent 47 through levels and interact with the environment. World of Assassination showcased IO Interactive’s skill in crafting flexible, inventive playgrounds for different play styles. However, 007 First […]

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17.02.2026
Helldivers 2 Turns Two with Eye of Liberty Reward, Enthusiasm Among Players Mixed

Arrowhead Game Studios вирішила відзначити другу річницю виходу Helldivers 2, випустивши безкоштовний плащ Eye of Liberty. Однак реакція спільноти виявилася досить стриманою. 2026 рік розпочався для гри успішно, що стало повним контрастом до другої половини 2025-го, коли гравці були розчаровані технічними проблемами та продуктивністю гри. Arrowhead змогла взяти ситуацію під контроль і випустила оновлення, які […]

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17.02.2026
According to rumors, a new game from the creators of God of War could be released in 2027

The new project led by Cory Barlog was not shown during February’s State of Play presentation. However, two well known insiders claim that an official announcement is planned for the summer, with a potential release window set for 2027. Insider NatetheHate wrote on X that Barlog is currently working on his own project that has […]

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17.02.2026
Developers unveil PC requirements for Styx: Blades of Greed

The developers have shared the official system requirements and suggest treating them as a kind of test. If your PC survives, you will be rewarded with «silky» shadows, sharp steel and cities worth robbing. If not, rumors say that farming simulators run on almost anything. Here are the system requirements you will need to step […]

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17.02.2026
CI Games reveals new details about the combat system in Lords of the Fallen 2

The studio CI Games continues active development of Lords of the Fallen 2, which is expected to launch closer to the end of the year. The game was last shown to the public during The Game Awards 2025, where a new gameplay trailer was unveiled. Previously, studio head Marek Tymiński stated that the fantasy action […]

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16.02.2026
Results of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 — February 16

The third day of the Romanian event has come to an end. Today we saw the first teams packing their bags and heading to the airport in frustration, while others secured a spot in the playoffs and can now enjoy a couple of free days as the group stage continues. Heroic took down 3DMAX, eliminating […]

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