Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 21, 2026, for its readers.
Game Science Reveals 15 Minutes of Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay
Game Science has broken its year-long silence by releasing a massive 15-minute gameplay trailer for its next action RPG, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The video arrives exactly a year after the project's initial announcement at Gamescom 2025, offering the first detailed look at the combat system, world exploration, and mythological bosses.
FalleN on FURIA’s strength, support from Brazilian fans, and the future of his career
FURIA continues its run at EWC 2026 in Paris, and after another match, we spoke with the team captain Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo.
NAVI finished their run at the Esports World Cup 2026 in CS2 following a crushing 0-2 defeat to Legacy. The Ukrainian team failed to make it to the playoffs, and the second map of the matchup practically left them with no chance for a comeback.
From Living in a Car to World Champion Title: The Story of Esports Player Bowen "Monsoon" Fuller
28-year-old Bowen "Monsoon" Fuller has overcome an incredible journey from homelessness to becoming the 2026 Apex Legends World Champion. His story demonstrates how video games became not just a way to escape a harsh reality, but a foundation for building a successful professional career.
After another match at EWC 2026, we spoke with Ukrainian FUT Esports player Dmytro “dem0n” Myroshnychenko. During the interview, he assessed the team’s synergy, FUT’s results at the tournament, and the upcoming matchup against FURIA.
