We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 13, 2026, for Players readers.
Throughout 2026, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell significantly expanded his investments in marine research and relocated to optimize his tax burden, while his company faced a series of major legal challenges.
Nintendo Will Continue Releasing Physical Games Despite the Industry’s Shift Toward Digital Sales
The gaming industry continues to move toward digital distribution. PC games rarely receive disc releases anymore, Sony plans to stop releasing physical editions starting in 2028, and Xbox allows players to add disc-based games to their digital libraries. Nintendo, however, has no intention of following its competitors by abandoning physical releases entirely.
Resident Evil Code Veronica Could Get a 5–6 Hour Story DLC
Horror game insider Dusk Golem has shared another detail about the Resident Evil Code Veronica remake. According to the leaker, Capcom is already developing a standalone story expansion that could be comparable in scope to Separate Ways for Resident Evil 4 Remake and Shadows of Rose for Resident Evil Village.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves — How Naughty Dog Turned Drake’s Adventures into a Blockbuster
On October 13, 2009, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was released in North America as the second installment in Naughty Dog’s adventure series about treasure hunter Nathan Drake. The game was released exclusively on PlayStation 3 and was a much more ambitious project than its predecessor. The developers wanted to create an adventure that would resemble a major Hollywood movie in its presentation while still remaining a video game where the player directly takes part in its most spectacular scenes.
Star-Studded Showmatch at VALORANT Champions 2026: TenZ vs. Karry Wang and Crazy Fan Rules
Riot Games has officially confirmed the rosters for the VALORANT Champions 2026 showmatch in Shanghai. The matchup between the international Team Omega and the local Team Alpha will kick off the final weekend of the tournament. The broadcast will take place on October 18 at 9:00 EEST. In addition to the star-studded match, viewers are anticipating the possible reveal of a new in-game agent under the codename Hush.