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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Crystal Dynamics has released another developer diary for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the remake of the original game that launched the iconic Lara Croft franchise. The project is being co-developed with Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. According to the team, the goal is to preserve the spirit of the 1996 classic while updating it […]
