Microsoft may be preparing to move away from physical games with its next Xbox console, according to insider Jez Corden, who shared new information during the Xbox Two podcast. He believes Project Helix is unlikely to include a built in disc drive, and the company is reportedly considering ending support for physical games altogether. Corden […]
A Tom Ford leather jacket worn by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has been listed for auction at Sotheby's. With an estimated sale price of $40,000 to $60,000. The jacket features Huang's autograph, while its authenticity has been verified by PSA along with photo matching confirming that he wore it during the Foxconn Tech Day event […]
Indie co-op hit Meccha Chameleon continues its incredible momentum, surpassing 15 million copies sold in less than 30 days after launch. To celebrate the milestone, the developers thanked fans on the game's Steam page with the message: "Thanks a million," and revealed that a new collaboration with a famous Japanese star will be announced next […]
Inkfish, the marine research organization owned by Valve co-founder Gabe Newell, has signed a contract with Norwegian shipbuilding company Vard to design and construct the innovative RV11000, a 531-foot deep-sea research vessel. The deal is valued at approximately $816 million. According to Vard, the project is the largest single order in the company's history and […]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which was released in 2024, is transitioning to a standalone application. Starting on July 7, the game will no longer launch through the unified Call of Duty HQ app and will instead be available as a separate download. The announcement was made via the official Call of Duty Updates […]
On the night of July 6, Brazil faced Norway in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Scandinavian side secured a 2:1 victory. Brazil's only goal came from a Neymar penalty. The Brazilian star is well known for his passion for video games, especially Counter-Strike 2. Following the match, Norwegian fans […]
NAVI claimed a dominant victory at the Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Stage 1 regional tournament in EMEA. In the tournament's grand final, Natus Vincere swept VP with a commanding 4:0 scoreline. The team delivered an outstanding performance throughout the entire event. During the group stage, NAVI won all five of their matches with an impressive […]
We've rounded up the biggest esports matches taking place on July 6. VALORANT The first decisive playoff qualification matches for Groups A and B will be played at the Esports World Cup 2026. Трансляція [EN] League of Legends Two matches will be played at the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational. One will determine which team stays alive […]
We have prepared a roundup of the top news stories for Players readers for July 5, 2026. B8 Exit XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 Nintendo Has No Plans to Abandon Physical Game Releases MachineGames Head Takes Over Arkane Studios
A new week of esports action is just around the corner. From July 6 to July 12, fans can look forward to major tournament matches across multiple titles, along with fresh content from Players. Here's everything you need to know so you don't miss the week's biggest events. Esports World Cup 2026 League of Legends […]
Amid rumors that Arkane Studios could be shut down and Marvel's Blade might be canceled, new information suggests Xbox could have a very different plan. Fans noticed that at the end of June, Arkane's president Leonard Bendel quietly stepped down. He was replaced without an official announcement by Jerk Gustafsson, the co founder and head […]
Ukrainian team B8 have been eliminated from XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026, falling short of a place in the tournament's playoffs. In the decisive qualification match, B8 were defeated by BIG in a two-map series. The German side secured a 16–13 victory on Inferno before closing out the series with a 13–11 win on Ancient. […]
Japanese music duo YOASOBI and the developers of Overwatch have released the official music video for "Orion," a collaboration that explores the shared history and family ties between Genji, Hanzo, and Kiriko. The video is inspired by E. C. Myers' short story "The Sparrow's Fall" and shows that, despite years apart, the bond between the […]
