05.08.2026
MLBB Retains Viewership Lead at EWC 2026, While League of Legends Demonstrates Record Growth

Following the first four weeks of the Esports World Cup 2026, clear leaders in viewership have emerged. Although the absolute top spot remains with the mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends showed the best growth dynamics compared to last year. The MLBB Mid-Season Cup, which concluded on August 1 with Team Spirit's […]

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05.08.2026
Which Sprites Can You Find in Fortnite Reload

Sprites have arrived in Fortnite Reload with the Springfield Reloaded map, giving players a new collectible to hunt for during matches. If you've spotted opponents carrying a Sprite or managed to find the John Wick Sprite yourself, here's what is currently available in the mode. Which Sprites Are Available At the moment, the only Sprite […]

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05.08.2026
Agefield High: Rock the School, a Spiritual Successor to Bully, is Set for Release

In August 2026, the video game industry will welcome Agefield High: Rock the School, a project positioned as a spiritual successor to Rockstar Games' cult classic, Bully. Since an official sequel from the original developers was never released, the new game aims to satisfy fans' expectations and fill this niche. The game is set in […]

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05.08.2026
EA Reportedly Preparing Major Layoffs After Going Private

Electronic Arts has officially become a private company following its acquisition by the Consortium, a group backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake. Shortly after the deal closed, reports revealed that EA is planning to reduce annual expenses by $700 million. The acquisition was first announced in […]

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05.08.2026
Former EA Employee Reveals Details of Troubled Development of The Grounds Mode in FC 27

The Grounds is the biggest new feature in EA Sports FC 27, offering an open world for the first time in the history of the studio's football simulators. Despite the enthusiasm of the gaming community, former company employee Renzo Barraza (known as DaaGlitcher) has sharply criticized the development process of this mode. In his recent […]

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05.08.2026
Riot Games Announces Details for League of Legends Patch 26.16: Focus on Systemic Changes and the Return of Marksmen

The developers of League of Legends have presented a preview of update 26.16. This time, the patch will feature a limited number of direct champion changes, with the main emphasis placed on large-scale adjustments to gameplay systems. The primary goal of the update is to reshape the current meta, paying special attention to the bot […]

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05.08.2026
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island — The Game That Saved 2D Platformers and Forever Changed Nintendo

On August 5, 1995, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island was released in Japan for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. At first glance, it was just another game in the Mario universe, but in reality, Nintendo created a project that overturned conventional ideas about platformers. It not only gave Yoshi his own story, but also […]

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05.08.2026
MKOI’s Jojopyun on the Victory over FNATIC, Team Dynamics, and the "Military" Environment at LEC Summer 2026

Following MKOI's crucial victory over FNATIC in the 2026 LEC Summer Split, the team's mid laner Joseph "Jojopyun" Pyun shared his thoughts on the roster's current state. In the interview, he discussed overcoming in-game issues, the head coach's influence, and his ambitions for the remainder of the season. According to Jojopyun, the team showed less […]

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05.08.2026
Electronic Arts Officially Comes Under Control of Saudi Consortium: $55B Deal Completed

Electronic Arts has officially completed the transaction to be acquired by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The value of the deal reached $55 billion, making it the second-largest acquisition in the history of the gaming industry, following Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard. The consortium also includes the investment firm […]

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05.08.2026
GameSquare Expands Its Business with Esports Awards and The Mobies Sponsorship Management

GameSquare Holdings, the parent company of FaZe Clan, has entered into a partnership agreement with MEGA Advanced Ltd. Under the terms of the deal, GameSquare takes on commercial responsibilities for sourcing and securing sponsors for two major gaming award shows — the Esports Awards and The Mobies, both owned by MEGA. To execute the agreement, […]

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05.08.2026
Arc System Works Revealed Details for Fighting Game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls — 20 Fighters, 4v4 Mechanics, and Playstyles

Studio Arc System Works, known for developing Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, and Dragon Ball FighterZ, shared details about its new team-based fighting game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The game will offer a starting roster of 20 iconic Marvel superheroes and villains, a unique 4v4 team battle format with a single shared health bar, as well as […]

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05.08.2026
Henry Cavill to Executive Produce Warhammer 40,000 Animated Series, Fall Guys Turns 6, USA Dominates Qualification for the First Esports Nations Cup 2026 — News Digest for August 4

We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 4, 2026, for Players readers. Amazon is Developing an Animated Warhammer 40,000 Series: Henry Cavill to Serve as Producer 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 […]

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05.08.2026
Marvel Rivals Officially Unveils New Hero The Hood

NetEase Games has officially unveiled The Hood as the next playable character coming to Marvel Rivals. The new hero will join the roster on August 7 with the launch of the Season 9.5 mid season update, becoming the game's 53rd playable character. The Hood is a Vanguard tank who combines dual pistol gunplay with dark […]

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