We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 2, 2026, for Players readers.
NAVI Crowned Champions of Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026: Mid-Season Finals
Esports organization Natus Vincere has secured the championship title at the international Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026: Mid-Season Finals tournament, once again proving their status as the strongest team in the EMEA region for this discipline.
14 Years Ago, Clash of Clans Was Released — A Game That Changed Mobile Gaming Forever
On August 2, 2012, Finnish studio Supercell released Clash of Clans on iOS. Over 14 years, the project evolved from a mobile strategy title into one of the most influential games in industry history, generating billions of dollars in revenue, building its own esports scene, and remaining one of the world's most popular mobile games.
Pokemon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC Will Add at Least 31 New Pokemon
The Bubbly Basin expansion for Pokémon Pokopia, scheduled for release on August 5, will bring at least 31 new Pokémon to the game. Although only 20 species have been officially confirmed, the total count rises to 31 when including their evolutionary lines.
MOUZ Crowned Champions of BLAST Bounty Season 2, Breaking Nearly Year-Long Title Drought
MOUZ emerged victorious at BLAST Bounty Season 2, defeating Team Spirit in the grand finals to secure their first championship title in nearly a year. For the refreshed roster, this success served as a vital confirmation that the team is once again ready to compete for the most prestigious trophies on the global Counter-Strike 2 stage.
