We have prepared a digest of the top gaming news for Players readers for July 11, 2026.
Santa Monica Studio Confirms Physical Edition of God of War: Laufey
- The announcement, published on X, effectively revealed the release window for the upcoming game. Since Sony has set January 2028 as the deadline for ending the production of physical game discs, the studio's confirmation clearly indicates that the game is scheduled to launch next year.
NAVI Win the First Tournament at EWC 2026 — DarkAngel Triumphs in Fatal Fury
- NAVI player Luis Guadalupe "DarkAngel" Castillo Gomez became the Esports World Cup 2026 champion in Fatal Fury. In the tournament's grand final, he defeated Virtus.pro representative mi2ha4 with a dominant 5–1 score.
Steam Sets a New Revenue Record in the First Half of 2026, Earning Over $11 Billion
- Despite ongoing challenges across the gaming industry, Steam continues to post record-breaking financial results. According to estimates by Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics, the platform generated $11.1 billion in gross revenue during the first half of 2026. This represents a 14.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025 and marks the strongest first-half performance in Steam's history.