23.06.2026
How to Complete a Motor and Battery Swap in Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 includes a large number of short in-game challenges that players can complete by performing different activities. Finishing these tasks rewards Discover Japan points, which contribute to increasing your Explorer rank and unlocking various rewards. While some objectives simply require exploration, others are focused on vehicle customization and upgrades. One of these is […]

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23.06.2026
On Friday, June 26, at 00:00 Kyiv time, Capcom will host a Capcom Spotlight livestream

On Friday, June 26, at 00:00 Kyiv time, Capcom will host a new Capcom Spotlight livestream. The roughly 30 minute presentation will focus on the latest updates and announcements for the publisher’s upcoming lineup of games. According to Capcom, the broadcast will feature “a round up of the latest news and updates on Capcom’s announced […]

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23.06.2026
Astro Bot surpasses 4.3 million copies sold and becomes a major commercial success

PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot continues to achieve impressive sales results. According to analysts, the total number of copies sold has now surpassed 4.3 million units. Rhys Elliott from Alinea Analytics revealed that Team Asobi’s title has sold approximately 4.3 million copies since its launch in September 2024. The game is estimated to have generated […]

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23.06.2026
Rumor: Capcom Is Developing a Remake of the Iconic Devil May Cry

While fans continue to debate which Resident Evil title will be the next to receive a remake, new information suggests that Capcom may also be preparing the return of another legendary franchise. According to insider Major Playeix, who has yet to establish a strong reputation but has previously shared accurate information regarding SEGA projects, the […]

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23.06.2026
EA conducts third round of layoffs this year amid looming $55 billion deal with Saudi Arabia

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced another round of layoffs, marking the company's third wave of job cuts in 2026. The exact number of employees affected has not yet been disclosed. The latest layoffs come ahead of a major deal to sell the company to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) for $55 billion. In an […]

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23.06.2026
Liquid close to signing JT from Passion UA as new captain

North American organization Team Liquid is in the final stages of negotiations over the transfer of Johnny "JT" Theodosiou from Ukrainian club Passion UA. The information was reported by sources close to Dust2.us. Liquid are planning to part ways with Kamil "siuhy" Szkaradek, with JT expected to take over as the team's new in-game leader. […]

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23.06.2026
Report: 100 Thieves interested in signing Gizmy from Monte

North American esports organization 100 Thieves is in active negotiations with Ukrainian club Monte regarding the transfer of Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen to its CS2 roster. The information was reported by HLTV sources. Gizmy is expected to become the new captain of 100 Thieves. Current in-game leader Håvard "rain" Nygaard is set to transition into […]

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23.06.2026
Valve removes Axe from Dota 2 as part of teaser campaign for upcoming event

Valve has released an update for Dota 2 that disables players from selecting Axe. It is believed that the decision is not related to technical issues, but is instead part of a teaser campaign for the game's next major event, titled Dark Carnival. At the moment, Axe cannot be selected or randomly assigned in any […]

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23.06.2026
Main esports matches on June 23: The International qualifiers continue, Ukraine begins its PUBG Nations Cup 2026 campaign

We have compiled the key esports matches taking place on June 23. PUBG Today, Team Ukraine will begin its campaign at PUBG Nations Cup 2026. Sixteen national teams will compete in the Survival Stage, with only eight advancing to the next phase. Match schedule Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The battle for spots at The International […]

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23.06.2026
Luminosity want to acquire the core of Monte, Cache to replace Overpass in CS2 map pool, Steam Machine price revealed — news digest for June 22

Prepared for readers of Players, here is a digest of the main news for June 22, 2026. HLTV: Luminosity plan to sign Monte core Counter-Strike 2: Cache replaces Overpass in active competitive map pool Valve announces pricing for Steam Machine Newzoo reports record gaming market: industry reaches $201.6B in 2025

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22.06.2026
HLTV: Luminosity Plans to Sign Core of Monte Roster

North American esports organization Luminosity Gaming is reportedly in talks to acquire the core trio from Ukrainian club Monte, according to HLTV sources. The organization aims to sign Aurimas "Bymas" Pipiras, Oscar "AZUWU" Bell, and Aurélien "afro" Drapier. Their contracts with Monte are expected to expire soon. In addition, Alex "rainwaker" Petrov could also join […]

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22.06.2026
Cache to Replace Overpass in the Active CS2 Competitive Map Pool

Valve has announced an update to the active tournament map pool in CS2. Cache will replace Overpass immediately after the end of the current Premier season, which is scheduled to conclude on July 6. Cache returns to the competitive pool after a seven-year absence. The map was removed in 2019 in favor of Vertigo. It […]

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22.06.2026
KRIMZ Becomes a New Player for EYEBALLERS

The Swedish esports organization EYEBALLERS has announced the signing of Freddy "KRIMZ" Johansson to its CS2 roster. He will replace Jonathan "bobeksde" Persson, who is leaving the team. KRIMZ was recently moved to the bench by fnatic. The decision brought to an end the longest active tenure by a player under a single organization in […]

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