We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 12, 2026, for Players readers.
NAVI Jungler Rhilech Named LEC 2026 Rookie of the Year
Natus Vincere jungler Enes "Rhilech" Uçan has been officially named the Rookie of the Year in the European LEC 2026 league. Riot Games announced the winner and presented the award this Friday on stage in Berlin, just minutes before NAVI's elimination match against GIANTX.
Steam: How Valve Conquered the World of PC Gaming
On September 12, 2003, Valve officially launched Steam. Back then, it was completely different from the platform we know today. No vast library, thousands of indie games, seasonal sales, trading cards, achievements, or Steam Deck. Initially, Steam was conceived much more mundanely — as a way to automatically update Valve games, combat cheaters, and simplify the delivery of new content to players.
Miami prepares to turn into a real-life Vice City for GTA 6
Miami is preparing a massive promotional campaign for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. The city and Rockstar Games are discussing a promo that will partially bring the atmosphere of the fictional Vice City into real-world Miami. One of the most noticeable elements will be a huge sign on the roof of the Kaseya Center — the home arena of the Miami Heat basketball team.
A Virtual Brawl in GTA Could Cost a Corinthians Player a Real Suspension
Brazilian Corinthians midfielder Zakaria Labyad risks becoming the first footballer in history to face a sporting punishment for his behavior in a video game.
Thief: The Dark Project Is Getting a Remaster With Three New Missions
Nightdive Studios is developing a remaster of the cult classic stealth game Thief: The Dark Project, originally released in 1998. The project is being rebuilt on the studio's KEX Engine, while the remastered version will also include additional content from the expanded Thief Gold edition.