We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 7, 2026, for Players readers.
On August 7, Dead Cells celebrates the eighth anniversary of its official release. Here is a look at how Motion Twin created one of the best indie games of the decade, how it reshaped the roguelite genre, and why it is still considered a benchmark today.
Dust Vein: Ukrainian Co-op Horror Where Monsters Steal Your Voice
Ukrainian game dev continues to pleasantly surprise. If you are looking for a new dose of adrenaline for co-op nights, Dust Vein is worth paying attention to. This is a new project by a Ukrainian solo developer that already has a Steam page. The game will feature intriguing lore, unique mechanics, and genuine psychological pressure.
Japan Sport Council Launches HPSC Esports Research Lab
The Japan Sport Council has announced the launch of a specialized research facility, the HPSC Esports Lab, located at the Ajinomoto National Training Center. The project is designed to bring sports medicine and data analysis to boost the competitiveness of Japanese professional players on the international stage. The facility will operate in close integration with the National Institute of Sports Sciences.
FIFA Launches FIFAe Storytelling Fund Grant Program for eFootball and Rocket League Communities
The International Association Football Federation has announced the creation of the FIFAe Storytelling Fund initiative — a financial support program for esports organizations, national associations, and content creators within the eFootball and Rocket League disciplines. The main goal of the fund is to encourage coverage of the ecosystem through authentic narrative-driven content, ranging from the grassroots level up to major tournaments.
Esports Team T1 and Spotify Korea Launch K-Pop Music Project T1 STARS
The reigning three-time League of Legends world champions, the T1 organization, are stepping into the music industry. Together with Spotify Korea, they have announced T1 STARS — a K-Pop-style project featuring five players from the current roster: Doran, Oner, Faker, Peyz, and Keria.
T1's Peyz Contends for the Title of Best ADC in the World After Setting New Records in the LCK
The 20-year-old T1 botlaner, Kim "Peyz" Su-hwan, continues to impress the League of Legends community, increasingly being mentioned as potentially the best ADC in the world. After a dominant 2-0 victory over Dplus Kia, the player not only solidified his team's success but also secured his milestone 200th win in the Korean LCK league.
