After almost 20 years of waiting, the cult Onimusha series has returned with a new installment — Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In the game, players take control of the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, who finds himself in a dark fantasy Kyoto and confronts demonic creatures. The main focus is on melee combat, parrying, counterattacks, […]

On September 3, 2026, the White House of the United States launched the Arcade section on its official website, where users can play five simple browser games built around the policies of Donald Trump’s administration. The games are styled after classic arcade projects and use familiar mechanics to deliver political messages. From Flappy Bird to […]

Riot Games, in partnership with TJ Sports, has announced the World Star Challengers Invitational (WSCI) — a new international League of Legends tournament that will elevate the Tier 2 scene to a global level. The competition will run from September 20 to October 2. According to sources, the tournament is planned to be held in […]

Team Vitality's head coach XTQZZZ shared details about the team's current transitional period, overcoming a tough start at the tournament in Porto, and upcoming changes due to the temporary absence of apEX. According to the coach, the squad had a rough start, but the BLAST match schedule allowed them to analyze their mistakes and regroup. […]

On September 4, 2013, Outlast was released — the first major game from the Canadian studio Red Barrels. At launch, it was a relatively small indie project that offered a very simple concept: send the player into an eerie psychiatric hospital, take away their weapons, and leave them virtually defenseless against enemies. Today, Outlast is […]

The organizers of PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 have announced the list of teams that received direct invitations to the closed qualifiers. The $1,250,000 tournament itself will take place in the Romanian capital from October 24 to 31. Most of the world’s top teams, including Natus Vincere, Team Vitality, Team Spirit and G2 Esports, have already […]

Inner Circle AWPer Daniil "headtr1ck" Valitov shared his thoughts on adapting to a new team, the level of trust from his teammates, and his career ambitions during the BLAST Open Porto 2026 tournament. The transition to Inner Circle has provided the esports athlete with more space to realize his potential. According to Valitov, he feels […]

The comeback of the virtual K-pop group K/DA to League of Legends and Wild Rift is becoming increasingly real. Thanks to datamining of a recent Wild Rift update, prominent insider SkinSpotlights and other researchers discovered data regarding the third wave of skins for the group, which will likely be named "Firestarter." Details regarding the rarity […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 3, 2026, for Players readers. Yuji Yanase Dies — The Director and Animator Who Worked on Akira, Death Note, Naruto and Pokémon The Japanese anime industry has suffered a heavy loss. Yuji Yanase, a director and animator with over 30 years of experience, passed […]

Pearl Abyss has revealed the first major expansion for Crimson Desert, titled Charting the Unknown. The DLC was announced during Sony's State of Play presentation. The expansion will continue Kliff's story after the events of the main campaign. Together with Oongka and Damiane, he will embark on a new journey across the unexplored parts of […]

EA Sports has revealed the extensive licensing lineup for EA Sports FC 27, which is scheduled to launch on September 25. The new installment will feature more than 21,000 officially licensed players representing over 800 clubs and national teams. The game will also include more than 35 leagues and 140 authentic stadiums, while EA has […]

The Japanese anime industry has suffered a major loss. Yuji Yanase, a director and animator with more than 30 years of experience, has died at the age of 59. His death was announced on September 2 by the studios and production committees behind the anime he worked on. Yanase passed away on August 22, 2026, […]

Season 6 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone will mark the final major content update for the game's current lifecycle. According to the Season 5 Battle Pass timer, the new phase is set to launch on September 17, 2026. Despite the lack of an official announcement from Activision, delays are unlikely, and […]