We have prepared a digest of the key news stories for Players readers on May 29, 2026.
NIP Group Cuts Operational Roles in Sweden as Part of Restructuring
- Esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has officially confirmed the elimination of several operational and administrative positions within its Swedish division. The decision marks the completion of an internal restructuring process that began two months ago.
Riot Games Temporarily Removes Cypher from Valorant Due to the Return of a Critical Bug
- Riot Games has temporarily disabled the selection of the agent Cypher across all Valorant game modes. The reason is the return of a long-standing bug involving his Spycam, which provided players with a significant advantage over their opponents.
NAVI Junior Finish as Runners-Up at VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2
- NAVI’s academy roster delivered a solid performance but managed to secure only one map victory — Split (13:10). REBORN claimed wins on the remaining maps — Haven (9:13), Pearl (7:13), and Breeze (7:13).
Activision Registers Crash Bandicoot Trademark for Film and Television
- The filing explicitly mentions “feature-length motion pictures” and “television series.” This suggests that the publisher is seriously considering expanding the popular franchise beyond video games into film, television, or animation.