Blizzard has released an update for Overwatch focused on testing 6v6 gameplay balance as part of the Quick Play Hacked event. The experimental mode will run from July 30 through August 2 and will apply to Open Queue throughout the weekend. The main general feature is a significant reduction in the global in-combat healing penalty—it […]
The Overwatch Champions Series Midseason Championship 2026 has kicked off at the Esports World Cup 2026. Over the course of five days, 16 teams will compete for the lion's share of the $1,000,000 prize pool. On the first day of the competition, Team Falcons confidently defeated Dallas Fuel with a score of 2:0. After the […]
Electronic Arts has officially announced the next season of Apex Legends, titled Marked (Season 30), set to launch on August 4. The update will bring a major overhaul to the legend Bloodhound, buffs for Loba and Rampart, updates to the World’s Edge map, as well as weapon and loot reworks. Ahead of the release, the […]
We have prepared a digest of the top news for July 30, 2026, for Players readers. The Perfect Storm in Seoul: How GSL July 2011 Forever Changed StarCraft II and Esports Standards In July 2011, professional esports was on the brink of major changes. The young yet tremendously ambitious StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty was […]
Riot Games has released the new Neo Frontier 2.0 skin bundle in the VALORANT in-game store, bringing back the popular Wild West-themed line first introduced in 2023. The collection is now available to players across all regions. The main highlight of the bundle is a new melee weapon—a Lasso featuring a unique design and its […]
The Esports Foundation has published the list of players who received direct invites to the EA Sports FC tournament as part of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026. The massive 128-participant esports event will take place from November 17 to 22 in Riyadh. Half of the slots have been distributed via direct invites to representatives […]
In July 2011, professional esports was on the brink of major changes. The young yet tremendously ambitious StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty was rapidly becoming one of the world's premier competitive disciplines. At the heart of this explosive growth stood South Korea—a country that had long been considered the birthplace of professional StarCraft. It was […]
South Korean esports organization DRX, known for its rosters in League of Legends, VALORANT, and Tekken, is working towards entering the Singapore stock market. According to the South Korean financial publication Invest Chosun, DRX plans to file an application for a preliminary listing review with the Singapore Exchange in mid-August. Currently, the company is going […]
Riot Games has officially disqualified Polish midlaner Jakub "Syzyf" Ruta for 12 months. The reason for this was an investigation which revealed that the esports athlete allowed a close relative to place bets on matches he participated in during the Rift Legends 2026 Winter Split, where he played for Onion Team. The situation came to […]
SEGA has announced the first Closed Network Test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, with registration now open ahead of the event running from September 11 to September 13 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Participants will be able to try two multiplayer modes, six tracks, nine drivers, four vehicles, global matchmaking, and a […]
From July 30 to August 2, 2026, Paris will host the offline S-Tier tournament Warzone Resurgence Series 2026 Championship as part of the Esports World Cup. The event is organized by the Esports Foundation, ESL FACEIT Group, and Activision. The total prize pool for the championship is $1,000,000 USD. All tournament matches will be played […]
Microsoft has revealed its plans for Xbox at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne. As the company celebrates 25 years of Xbox, it will host one of its biggest show floors yet with 25 upcoming games, 140 playable stations, developer appearances, and interactive experiences highlighting the platform's legacy. Visitors will be able to try several titles for […]
World Champion top laner Li "Flandre" Xuan-Jun has officially left Anyone’s Legend. The organization decided to move the veteran to the bench following the signing of Chen "Breathe" Chen. Although the player is left without a team until the end of the year, rumors are actively spreading within the community about him joining Bilibili Gaming. […]
