We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 19, 2026, for Players readers.
On July 19, 2001, Final Fantasy X—the tenth numbered installment of the legendary JRPG series by Square—was released in Japan. The game was not only the franchise's debut on the PlayStation 2 but also one of the most important projects in Final Fantasy history, shaping the further development of the series for many years to come.
Team LYON Crowned Free Fire Champions at Esports World Cup 2026
The large-scale offline competition for the mobile battle royale Free Fire, held as part of the prestigious Esports World Cup 2026 festival, has concluded in Paris. The event was co-organized by Garena and the Esports Foundation.
God of War Series Production to Be Reshot with Another Actor Due to Ryan Hurst's Injury
The upcoming God of War video game adaptation series has encountered major changes in its production process. The lead actor playing Kratos, American actor Ryan Hurst, suffered a severe injury—a torn bicep—while performing a stunt on the filming set in Vancouver. The actor has already undergone surgery, but the incident has forced a pause in the project's work.
Call of Duty movie set in the Modern Warfare universe — release date confirmed
The upcoming feature film adaptation of the iconic Call of Duty franchise will be set in the Modern Warfare universe. The information, along with the film's official release date, has been confirmed by director and co-writer Peter Berg.