The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main esports news for May 10, 2026.
Former Fnatic Director: “Esports Shouldn’t Copy Traditional Sports”
- Ronald van Buuren, former director of Fnatic, shared his opinion that esports’ attempt to gain legitimacy by imitating traditional sports formats was the wrong direction for the industry. According to him, the future of esports depends on developing its own digital platforms and culture.
CS2 Cases and Other Loot Boxes Could Be Completely Banned Across the EU
- The European Union may seriously move toward regulating loot boxes in video games. Danish Member of the European Parliament Christel Schaldemose called for a complete ban on this mechanic following a new study involving children in Denmark.
Ukrainian Wolves Esports Roster Qualified for the PMGO Main Event
- The Ukrainian roster of Wolves Esports finished first at the PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1 North America Finals. Over the course of three competitive days, the team earned 163 points, finishing 15 points ahead of second-place ViP Esports.
Brazilian Politicians Prepare to Settle Dispute in Dota 2 Match
- An unusual political conflict is unfolding in Brazil and may move from government offices to gaming servers. Chandy Teixeira, head of the games and esports department of the Rio de Janeiro prefecture, and Kim Kataguiri, a congressman from the Brazil Union party, plan to settle their professional disagreements in a 5v5 match in Dota 2.