We have prepared a digest of the top news for July 30, 2026, for Players readers.
The Perfect Storm in Seoul: How GSL July 2011 Forever Changed StarCraft II and Esports Standards
In July 2011, professional esports was on the brink of major changes. The young yet tremendously ambitious StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty was rapidly becoming one of the world's premier competitive disciplines. At the heart of this explosive growth stood South Korea—a country that had long been considered the birthplace of professional StarCraft.
DRX Prepares for Listing on the Singapore Exchange
South Korean esports organization DRX, known for its rosters in League of Legends, VALORANT, and Tekken, is working on listing on the Singapore stock exchange.
Sim racing hardware manufacturer MOZA Racing has announced an official partnership with the Gran Turismo World Series championship. The agreement takes effect starting with Round 2 of the 2026 season, which kicks off on August 15. As part of the collaboration, the brand will gain advertising presence during tournament broadcasts and begin development of its first peripheral hardware compatible with PlayStation consoles.
SEGA opens first Closed Network Test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA has announced the opening of registration for the first closed network test of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, which will take place from September 11 to 13 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
Polish Esports Player Suspended for a Year Over Relatives' Bets at a League of Legends Tournament
Riot Games has officially banned Polish mid-laner Jakub "Syzyf" Ruta for 12 months. The decision follows an investigation revealing that the esports player allowed a close relative to bet on matches he competed in during the Rift Legends 2026 Winter Split while playing for Onion Team.
