The top-tier offline Call of Duty: Warzone tournament — Resurgence Series 2026, which took place as part of the Esports World Cup in Paris from July 30 to August 2, has come to an end. The event was organized by Esports Foundation, ESL FACEIT Group, and Activision. 32 teams took part in the competition, vying […]

On August 3, 2004, DOOM 3 was released — a game that became not just a continuation of the legendary series, but a true technological demonstration of PC capabilities in the early 2000s. The new project from id Software fundamentally reimagined classic DOOM, betting not on a frantic pace, but on atmosphere, cinematic feel, and […]

A large-scale offline tournament, the Overwatch Champions Series 2026 Midseason Championship, has concluded in Paris. The top-tier Overwatch 2 competition took place from July 29 to August 2, 2026, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles arena. The event was organized by Blizzard Entertainment, FACEIT, and the Esports Foundation. Sixteen teams participated in the tournament, […]

In the world of esports, stories about brothers and sisters conquering the heights together are rare. Even rarer do such duos become the symbol of an entire era. That is precisely what the story of Indonesian sisters Cindy "Cinny" Siswanto and Michelle "Chell" Siswanto is today — the heart of Team Vitality, which recently once […]

The Natus Vincere VALORANT roster secured a 2-0 victory over PCIFIC Esports in their fifth match of the VCT EMEA Stage 2 group stage. Following the game, the team's new recruit, Abdullah "ExiT" Al-Twaijri, shared his thoughts on the series, discussed his visa issues, adaptation to the Tier 1 scene, and evaluated the potential of […]

From August 4 to 15, Paris will host a major Rainbow Six Siege tournament as part of the Esports World Cup 2026. The world's top teams will compete for the championship trophy, prize money, and global EWC Club Points. The tournament is divided into three consecutive stages: Analyst and fan attention is focused on the […]

Following their loss to Karmine Corp in the LEC Summer 2026, NAVI's AD carry Lee "SamD" Jae-hoon gave a candid interview. The esports athlete analyzed the reasons for the team's failures, evaluated the current game meta, discussed their chances of qualifying for the World Championship, and shared his anxieties regarding his upcoming military service. According […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 2, 2026, for Players readers. NAVI Crowned Champions of Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026: Mid-Season Finals Esports organization Natus Vincere has secured the championship title at the international Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026: Mid-Season Finals tournament, once again proving their status as the strongest team in […]

Microsoft has officially raised the prices of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The updated pricing took effect on August 1, marking the third price increase for the Xbox lineup since its launch. According to VGC, the latest increase is primarily driven by the […]

Valve has released a new Steam Beta update that introduces HDR support to the Steam Deck for the first time. The feature is currently available only on the Steam Deck OLED model, with broader support expected in the future. The update enables HDR when using Steam Remote Play, allowing Steam Deck OLED owners to stream […]

Marvel and Sony Pictures have delivered one of the biggest box office launches ever with Spider Man: Brand New Day, which grossed an impressive $875 million worldwide during its opening weekend. Of that total, $355 million came from the domestic U.S. market. The result far exceeded expectations, as industry analysts had predicted no more than […]

MOUZ emerged victorious at BLAST Bounty Season 2, defeating Team Spirit in the grand finals to secure their first championship title in nearly a year. For the refreshed roster, this success served as a vital confirmation that the team is once again ready to compete for the most prestigious trophies on the global Counter-Strike 2 […]

The Bubbly Basin expansion for Pokemon Pokopia, launching on August 5, is expected to introduce at least 31 new Pokemon. While only 20 species have been officially confirmed, the total rises to 31 when their complete evolutionary lines are taken into account. The DLC will introduce a brand new underwater village to rebuild, a new […]