The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news stories for May 8, 2026.
Twitch Introduces Viewer Limits for Channels Caught Using Bots
- Streaming platform Twitch is introducing a new punishment system for streamers involved in viewbotting. CEO Dan Clancy announced that Twitch plans to limit concurrent viewer counts on channels that systematically use third-party services to artificially inflate their numbers.
Nintendo Announces Price Increases for Switch 2
- Nintendo has announced price increases for the Switch 2, the original Switch, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships. The company explained the changes by citing “shifting market conditions” and its “global business outlook.”
Riot Games Reveal Details of Neon Nerf in Patch 12.09
- Riot Games shared details about upcoming balance changes for the agent Neon, which will arrive with VALORANT patch 12.09. The update is scheduled to release on May 12 or 13, depending on the region.
PGL Announce Partnership with “Games of the Future”
- PGL announced a ticket giveaway for PGL Astana 2026 in partnership with “Games of the Future.” Formally, the collaboration appears to be a standard promotional campaign. However, the “Games of the Future” project is widely viewed as part of a Russian state-backed strategy to promote its image through technology, sports, and media.