Riot Games has introduced a new, 173rd champion for League of Legends named Locke, releasing a 2D animated cinematic titled Back from the Brink. Locke will be the only champion added to the game’s roster in 2026. The developers have deliberately limited the number of new releases in order to focus on visual and gameplay […]
The highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November 2026 has forced many game publishers to adjust their plans. Most companies are moving their releases to September or even delaying them until 2027 to avoid direct competition with Rockstar Games’ potential industry record-breaker. However, one project has decided to take on the challenge. […]
We have gathered the top esports matches taking place on June 9. CS2 IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 is nearing its conclusion, and today all participants of the tournament’s third stage will be determined. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] VALORANT Today, VALORANT Masters London 2026 will feature group stage elimination matches. Broadcast [EN] As a […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers for June 8, 2026. SumaiL Returns to the Nigma Galaxy Roster Monte Lose to Russians and Will Play Tomorrow for Survival at IEM Cologne Major 2026 PMGO 2026 Officially Recognized as the Largest Mobile Esports Tournament in the World DMZ Mode to […]
Polish developer 11 Bit Studios has announced a major story expansion for The Alters, one of the most creative and unconventional games of 2025, blending survival mechanics, strategy elements, and action-driven gameplay. The DLC, titled Last Variable, will focus on the Scientist, one of Jan Dolski’s alternate versions. In the original game, the Scientist can […]
Following several major gaming events packed with announcements and gameplay reveals for some of the industry's most anticipated titles, Nintendo largely stayed away from the spotlight. However, the Japanese company is now preparing a major presentation of its own. As insider Nate the Hate previously reported, the next Nintendo Direct is indeed scheduled for this […]
Today, June 9, the final matches of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 will be played. Three matchups are on the schedule, with the winners advancing to the next stage and the losing teams being eliminated from the tournament. The Ukrainian team B8 will be fighting for a chance to advance. The squad […]
The fourth round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 has concluded. Following the results of the matches, three teams secured advancement to the next stage, while the same number of teams were eliminated from the tournament. G2 Esports, 9z, and BB advanced to the next stage. M80, MIBR, and Astralis were eliminated […]
The roster of Ukrainian organization Monte suffered a defeat against BB Team at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The match was played in the 2–1 bracket, with a spot in the next stage on the line. Monte started the series with a 7–13 loss on Nuke but responded strongly on their map pick, Mirage, securing […]
The Japan national football team and the iconic media franchise One Piece have joined forces as part of a promotional campaign leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The series’ main character, Monkey D. Luffy, has also expressed his official support for the team. During a visit to Japan’s national training facility on May […]
B8 Esports faced MIBR in the 1–2 bracket of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in Counter-Strike 2. The Ukrainian team chose Mirage but struggled on the T-side, losing 7–13. They then managed to bounce back in a closely contested match on MIBR’s map pick, Nuke. The decider came on Ancient, where B8 Esports quickly […]
Clement “CyvOph” Millard has reached a verbal agreement with Natus Vincere over a transfer to their VALORANT roster, according to Sheep Esports, citing its sources. He is expected to replace David Filu Czarnecki, who will reportedly be moved to the bench by the Ukrainian organization. CyvOph has previously competed in VCT EMEA for Team Vitality […]
The first season of the PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 (PMGO) has officially entered the Guinness World Records, setting an absolute world record for the number of participants in a mobile team-based discipline. It was confirmed that a total of 1,224,169 players took part in the competition. The official record verification and presentation of the […]
