Another Ukrainian joined Fnatic, NAVI defeated B8 — news digest for March 18

We have prepared for Players readers a digest of the main news for March 18, 2026.

Take-Two CEO explains why AI can’t create a game on the scale of GTA

• Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick believes that modern AI technologies are not capable of replacing human creativity in developing games on the scale of GTA 6. In an interview with The Game Business, he explained that tools can speed up development, but they do not create true hits.

Central Coast Studios plans to build a $260M esports and film production hub in Australia

• Central Coast Studios (CCS) announced an ambitious plan to build a large technology center on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The project is expected to cost $260 million.

Rockstar game sales banned in Brazil under new law

• The Brazilian government passed a new law aimed at protecting children online, and the first victim became Rockstar’s platform. Starting March 16, the company has officially been banned from selling games through its own store in the country.

Full trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” released

• Sony Pictures released the first full trailer for the film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”. The worldwide premiere is scheduled for July 31.

NaVi win Ukrainian derby against B8 at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026

• NaVi won their first match at BLAST Open Rotterdam. After the draw, Born to Win had to face B8, which immediately meant a Ukrainian derby. In fact, B8 is a strong team, and the 2:1 score in favor of NaVi confirms that both squads are showing high-quality Counter-Strike.