We have prepared a digest of the top gaming news for Players readers for July 11, 2026. Santa Monica Studio Confirms Physical Edition of God of War: Laufey NAVI Win the First Tournament at EWC 2026 — DarkAngel Triumphs in Fatal Fury Steam Sets a New Revenue Record in the First Half of 2026, Earning […]
NAVI player Luis Guadalupe "DarkAngel" Castillo Gomez has been crowned the Esports World Cup 2026 Fatal Fury champion. In the tournament's Grand Final, he defeated Virtus.pro player mi2ha4 by a score of 5:1. The victory earned the esports athlete $250,000 in prize money, as well as a direct invitation to the SNK World Championship 2026 […]
Sony Santa Monica has confirmed that God of War Laufey will receive a physical release. The announcement, published on X, effectively revealed the game's release window. Since Sony has set January 2028 as the deadline for ending the production of physical PlayStation game copies, the studio's statement clearly indicates that the game is scheduled to […]
The University of Silicon Valley, based in California, has announced the launch of its Max Achievement Scholarships program. The institution is offering $15,000 in tuition assistance to prospective students who demonstrate exceptional gaming achievements, including unlocking all 115 achievements in Minecraft. The university, which specializes in digital media and design, introduced the initiative as an […]
We've rounded up the top esports matches taking place on July 10. CS2 The finalists of the XSE Pro League Guangzhou will be determined today. Broadcast [EN] League of Legends The 2026 Mid-Season Invitational enters its penultimate day of competition with the Lower Bracket Final. The winner will claim the final spot in the Grand […]
We've prepared a digest of the top gaming and esports news for Players on July 10, 2026. FaZe Clan's Parent Company Faces the Risk of Nasdaq Delisting Roblox to Launch Collaboration with The Rolling Stones WhiteBit Launches Its Own CS2 Team Led by Kane Valorant Mobile Could Receive a Global Release Announcement at Gamescom
Bandai Namco has released a lengthy new gameplay presentation for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. The video highlights the game's main online hub, where players can meet and interact with each other. It also features several combat encounters and exploration sequences alongside AI or player allies. The Japanese publisher says more information about the game will […]
Despite ongoing challenges across the gaming industry, Steam continues to post record-breaking financial results. According to estimates from Alinea Analytics analyst Rhys Elliott, the platform generated $11.1 billion in gross revenue during the first half of 2026. That represents a 14.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025 and marks the strongest half-year performance […]
Brazilian esports organization Imperial has announced the signing of Brazilian AWPer Guilherme "saadzin" Pacheco from Legacy to its Counter-Strike 2 roster. At Imperial, the newcomer will replace Guilherme "levi" Gustavo, who has been moved to the bench by the organization's management after just four months with the main lineup. Earlier this week, saadzin already made […]
GameSquare Holdings, the parent company of esports organization FaZe Clan, analytics platform Stream Hatchet, and esports marketing agency Code Red Esports, is at risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange. The issue stems from the company's share price remaining below Nasdaq's minimum required $1.00 threshold for an extended period. At the time of […]
Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones has made its debut on Roblox with a large-scale interactive experience celebrating more than 60 years of the band's history. The virtual experience launched on July 10 in the The Block entertainment hub, coinciding with the release of the band's 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues. To unlock each new […]
North American squad LYON have become the second team to advance to the Mid-Season Invitational 2026 lower bracket final in League of Legends. In the third round of the lower bracket, LYON defeated G2 with a convincing 3-0 victory. For a place in the Grand Final, LYON will face Hanwha Life. The match is scheduled […]
W Group, which includes the cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT and the WhiteMarket skin trading platform, has announced the creation of its own Counter-Strike 2 team. The roster will compete under the WhiteBIT Team (WBT) tag. The inaugural WhiteBIT Team lineup consists entirely of Ukrainian players: The team has already made an impressive start. WhiteBIT Team won […]
