We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 25, 2026, for Players readers.
Esports Club NAVI Opens Honor of Kings Division
The Ukrainian esports organization NAVI has announced its expansion with the launch of a division in the popular MOBA discipline, Honor of Kings. The new roster consists of five players, including Kang "JiaBao" Qi, who joined the team on loan from Talent Gaming.
Halo 3 — how Bungie concluded the legendary Master Chief trilogy
On September 25, 2007, Halo 3 was released on Xbox 360 — the third main installment in the science-fiction series developed by Bungie Studios, which concluded the first story trilogy about Master Chief, Cortana, and humanity's war against the Covenant. The game became more than just a continuation of a successful franchise — it was one of the biggest events of the Xbox 360 generation. Even before its release, Microsoft positioned it as the final chapter of the original trilogy, while the game itself represented a major challenge for Bungie following the success of Halo 2.
G2 Esports Confidently Defeats TYLOO at the Start of VALORANT Champions Shanghai
G2 Esports secured a convincing 2-0 victory over the Chinese squad TYLOO in their opening match at VALORANT Champions Shanghai. This result sets up the four-time regional champions for a clash with Paper Rex, who earlier played a tense match against Team Liquid. Meanwhile, China's first seed, TYLOO, will face Team Liquid in the elimination match.
“Madden”: How John Madden Turned His Name Into a Legendary Game Series
The first full trailer for “Madden” has been released — a biographical film about John Madden, the legendary NFL coach and commentator whose name became synonymous with one of the most recognizable sports video game franchises.
AFC Richmond Returns in EA Sports FC 27: Women's Team Managed by Ted Lasso Added to the Game
Fictional football club AFC Richmond from the Apple TV+ series returns to EA Sports' football simulator after a four-year hiatus, having last appeared in FIFA 23. In EA Sports FC 27, the club is represented by its women's squad — the "Lady Greyhounds."
