25.07.2026
Next Kratos-Led God of War Game Will Release After Laufey and Directly Continue Her Story

Santa Monica Studio creative director Cory Barlog officially confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that the next God of War game, which will once again feature Kratos as the main protagonist, will be released after God of War Laufey. The new project will be directly connected to Laufey's story. There are currently no details regarding […]

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25.07.2026
$35M Annual Revenue and Global Market Consolidation: G2 Esports CEO Reveals the Organization’s Commercial Strategy

Amid the rapid transformation and contraction of the esports market, G2 Esports continues to demonstrate confident growth, generating approximately $35 million in annual revenue as of 2026. During the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, G2 Chief Executive Officer Alban Dechelotte shared details of their successful business model, global expansion strategy, and his vision for […]

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25.07.2026
25 Years of Max Payne: How One Game Changed the Action Genre Forever

On July 25, 2001, the world saw the release of Max Payne—a game that didn't just become a hit, but completely redefined what a third-person shooter could be. Developed by Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment, the project delivered an unforgettable revenge story, cinematic presentation, and revolutionary mechanics that remain iconic to this day. In the late […]

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25.07.2026
The quarter-finals of the Ukrainian national EA FC team qualifiers kick off today!

The Round of 16 is behind us, and now only the strongest — the top 8 players — will compete for the right to represent Ukraine at UEFA eEURO 2026. The decisive quarter-final matches of the national selection begin today. The selection is organized by the UAF (Ukrainian Association of Football) and ESUL (Esports Ukrainian […]

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25.07.2026
EA FC 27 to Feature Open World, Xbox tests free ad-supported cloud gaming, NaVi in the EWC 2026 PUBG Grand Final - News Digest for July 24

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 24, 2026, for Players readers. NAVI Qualify for Esports World Cup 2026 PUBG Grand Final Ukrainian organization NAVI has successfully navigated the group stage of the Esports World Cup 2026 in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and will begin competing for the championship title in the tournament's Grand Final […]

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25.07.2026
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Becomes 2026's Highest Rated Fighting Game in First Reviews

The first reviews for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game have gone live, and the title has already reached a major milestone. It is currently the highest rated fighting game released in 2026. The game holds an average score of 81 on both OpenCritic and Metacritic. That achievement not only places it at the top of […]

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24.07.2026
Halo: Campaign Evolved earns strong first review scores

Microsoft has launched early access for Halo: Campaign Evolved on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5. At the same time, the review embargo has lifted, giving critics the opportunity to share their first impressions of the remake. Developed by Halo Studios, the reimagined version of Halo: Combat Evolved runs on Unreal Engine 5, features significantly upgraded […]

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24.07.2026
The Next Kingdom Come Could Be Titled Salvation

A new trademark for Kingdom Come: Salvation has been discovered in the European Union Intellectual Property Office database, suggesting it could be the next project from Warhorse Studios. While the filing does not explicitly mention the developer, several details strongly point in that direction. The application was submitted in Czech, the legal representative is based […]

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24.07.2026
EA FC 27 to Feature "The Grounds" Open World with Minigames and Player Customization

EA SPORTS has officially unveiled the new installment of its football simulator, EA FC 27. The main new feature, which fans have been requesting for a long time, will be the introduction of a full-fledged open world. The new mode is called The Grounds. It was first shown in the debut trailer and on the […]

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24.07.2026
Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals: Schedule, Format, and $500,000 Prize Pool

The esports tournament Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals will kick off soon, featuring 10 teams competing for a share of the $500,000 prize pool and additional League Points. The event will take place in Los Angeles, California, USA, at the WePlay Studios venue. Doors will open to visitors daily at 09:30 AM PT, and […]

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24.07.2026
Xbox Insiders Can Now Test Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Free

Xbox has begun testing free ad-supported cloud gaming among Xbox Insider program members. Development of the free cloud service first became known back in 2025, followed later by internal testing, with the company planning a full public release in 2026. As part of the test period, Xbox Insiders gained the ability to stream games they […]

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24.07.2026
8 Years of the NEXT Update: How No Man's Sky Pulled Off the Biggest Comeback in Video Game History

On July 24, 2018, studio Hello Games released the free NEXT update (version 1.5) for No Man's Sky, coinciding with the game's release on the Xbox One console. It was this patch that became the turning point, fundamentally altering the fate of the space sandbox after its controversial launch and turning the project into one […]

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24.07.2026
Rumors About Fearless Draft in Dota 2 by BLAST for 2027: Possible Changes and Format Evaluation

Information is circulating within the esports community about the potential introduction of the Fearless Draft format at Dota 2 tournaments hosted by BLAST in 2027. At present, this information remains a rumor: the tournament operator has made no official statements, and the rules and regulations on its official resources remain unchanged. Most likely, this data […]

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