Microsoft continues restructuring its gaming division and reducing its workforce. Following a major round of layoffs this summer that affected studios including id Software, as well as the departure of Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Undead Labs from Xbox, Blizzard Entertainment and Halo Studios, formerly 343 Industries, could now be next. According to […]
Sony appears to be preparing a cashback program for the PlayStation Store. Rumors about a potential rewards system emerged earlier in 2026, but users have now started finding what could be the first practical evidence of its existence. Players on the US PlayStation Store have noticed limited time offers that provide PSN Wallet funds after […]
On September 20, 2026, the Team Liquid organization officially announced the signing of Adrián "Wisper" Céspedes Dobles. The esports athlete will take over the offlaner position, filling the gap left by the departure of Matthew "Ace" Hoelgaard on September 13. This transfer is a landmark for the club, as Wisper becomes the first South American […]
In a new episode of the All About Counter-Strike podcast, host James "BanKs" Banks and analysts Jonatan "Devilwalk" Lundberg and Dustin "dusT" Mouret discussed the current state of Natus Vincere. The experts agreed that the team is experiencing a deep in-game and psychological crisis, and the current roster is no longer able to compete with […]
Esports organization BC.Game has officially announced the benching of Denis "electroNic" Sharipov. According to sources, his place will soon be taken by THUNDER dOWNUNDER player Tyson "asap" Paterson. The key goal of these changes is to transition to an Asian core roster, which will significantly increase the team's chances of qualifying for the upcoming PGL […]
Fortnite has launched its annual festive event celebrating the game's ninth anniversary. Although the original title launched in July 2017, Epic Games celebrates its birthday specifically on September 26 — the official launch date of the Battle Royale mode. The event will run in-game until October 1, 2026. As part of the celebration, themed items […]
On September 22, 1999, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, the third main entry in Capcom's survival horror series, was released on the original PlayStation in Japan. In Japan, it was titled Biohazard 3: Last Escape. The game brought back Jill Valentine, but this time emphasized not only exploration and puzzles, but also a constant sense of […]
The Red Bull Legends Inn Apex Legends esports tournament returns for its third season and will take place for the first time at the Snowbird resort in Utah. The event is scheduled for December 4, 2026, at The Cliff Lodge hotel. The event will be hosted by Red Bull players Phillip "ImperialHal" Dosen and Timmy […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 21, 2026, for Players readers. Team Falcons Claim the World Champion Title: RLCS 2026 World Championship Results The S-Tier Rocket League tournament — the RLCS 2026 World Championship, organized by Epic Games and BLAST — has concluded at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, USA. The 3v3 […]
The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut game from Polish studio Rebel Wolves, cost around $40 million to develop. According to Bloomberg, that was the amount NetEase provided after the team presented a working prototype of the game. Game designer Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, who previously worked as one of the leading developers on The Witcher 3: Wild […]
Sony has patented a technology that could turn the DualSense into a relay for contactless payments. This could allow users to purchase digital games and other content by simply tapping a bank card or another device containing payment information against the controller. The patent application was filed back in March 2025, but it was only […]
Bungie has published a statement titled “The Next Chapter for Bungie”, in which the studio’s leadership outlined plans for its key franchises and discussed changes to its development approach. The statement was signed by new CEO Pete Parsons, game director Tyson Green, and other members of Bungie’s leadership team. Bungie openly acknowledged mistakes from recent […]
The review embargo for Silent Hill: Townfall has now lifted, with only three days remaining before the game's release. The new entry in the series takes players to the foggy island of St. Amelia in Scotland. It was developed by Scottish studio Screen Burn, formerly known as No Code, the team behind Observation and Stories […]
