Riot Games has officially confirmed the rosters for the VALORANT Champions 2026 showmatch in Shanghai. The matchup between the international Team Omega and the local Team Alpha will kick off the final weekend of the tournament. The broadcast will take place on October 18 at 9:00 EEST. In addition to the star-studded match, viewers are […]
Throughout 2026, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell significantly expanded his investments in marine research and relocated to optimize his tax burden, while his company faced a series of major legal challenges. Expanding his research fleet became one of the billionaire's main focuses this year. His company Inkfish, which specializes in deep-sea research, ordered the construction of […]
On October 13, 2009, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was released in North America as the second installment in Naughty Dog’s adventure series about treasure hunter Nathan Drake. The game was released exclusively on PlayStation 3 and was a much more ambitious project than its predecessor. The developers wanted to create an adventure that would resemble […]
Epic Games Inc. has decided to delay the release of its joint video game project with Walt Disney Co. and has instructed the development team to adopt an “AI First” production model using artificial intelligence tools. The shooter, featuring characters from the Marvel and Star Wars franchises, was originally scheduled for release in March, but […]
The space exploration game No Man’s Sky is coming to another platform. Starting October 28, iPhone and iPad owners will be able to explore its vast universe on Apple devices. The game is already available on PC and consoles across the current and previous generations. Sean Murray, head of Hello Games, revealed that the team […]
Following a tense victory over T1 at VALORANT Champions Shanghai, G2 Esports has reached the top four of a Champs event for the first time in their history. Team player Nathan “leaf” Orf admits that this match demanded maximum concentration, and the game on Lotus was a nail-biter down to the last second. On Ascent, […]
The gaming industry continues to move toward digital distribution. PC games rarely receive disc releases anymore, Sony plans to stop releasing physical editions starting in 2028, and Xbox allows players to add disc-based games to their digital libraries. Nintendo, however, has no intention of following its competitors by abandoning physical releases entirely. Bill van Zyll, […]
Horror game insider Dusk Golem has shared another detail about the Resident Evil Code Veronica remake. According to the leaker, Capcom is already developing a standalone story expansion that could be comparable in scope to Separate Ways for Resident Evil 4 Remake and Shadows of Rose for Resident Evil Village. The DLC could offer around […]
Esports analyst Duncan “Thorin” Shields discussed in detail on the Feed The Trolls podcast the risks Natus Vincere could face if the team fails in the qualification process for the PGL Singapore Major 2026. According to Shields, if NAVI are unable to qualify directly through ESL Pro League Season 24 or PGL Masters Bucharest 2026, […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 12, 2026, for Players readers. ESL Pro League Season 24: Vitality’s triumph, phenomenal ZywOo and the tournament’s biggest surprises ESL Pro League Season 24 ended with Vitality lifting the trophy. The tournament, held in Katowice, Poland, from October 3 to 11, featured 16 teams and delivered plenty […]
On October 12, 2026, the Demacia Cup Global Invitational playoffs began. On the very first day of competition, two intense five-game series took place, resulting in South Korean (LCK) squads KT Rolster and BNK FearX securing hard-fought victories over Team Vitality and JD Gaming, respectively. This outcome guaranteed a head-to-head clash between the two LCK […]
The release of the major Frozen Trail update has sent ARC Raiders player numbers on Steam soaring to more than four times their previous peak. One of the biggest attractions is the new Grappling Hook, which lets players swing across the environment in a manner reminiscent of Spider-Man. The update appears to have given Embark […]
The draw for the Worlds 2026 Play-In stage took place on October 10. Four teams will compete for the final vacant spot in the Swiss Stage. The Play-In stage itself will be held from October 15 to 18 in Los Angeles. The bracket was finalized following FURIA's defeat against LOS (2:3) in the CBLOL finals. […]
