Following the conclusion of the match at Esports World Cup 2026, we spoke with FURIA coach Sid “sidde” Macedo about the match against FUT, preparing for a young and aggressive team, the map veto, and the reasons behind the defeat. We also discussed the future of FURIA: FalleN’s retirement, the potential arrival of a new […]

After FUT’s incredible victory over FURIA in the EWC 2026 semifinal, we spoke with the Turkish team’s player about his emotions after the match, the atmosphere in the arena, and the team’s mental state during the intense series. FUT secured a 2:1 victory and sensationally reached the tournament’s Grand Final. The player explained why he […]

The controversial satirical shooter POSTAL 2 is making a comeback with a heavily upgraded version. Impact Reality, Flat2VR Studios, Team Beef, and Running With Scissors have announced that POSTAL 2 Redux will launch in spring 2027. The developers also revealed new screenshots showing off the game's modernized visuals. The team says the remake will stay […]

IO Interactive’s spy action game 007 First Light continues to achieve strong sales results. The developer announced that the game has now sold more than four million copies just three months after its release. The figure includes sales across all available platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. IO Interactive […]

NoShadow studio has announced the release date for their new game, Scavland — a top-down post-apocalyptic survival RPG with shooter elements. The project will launch in Early Access exclusively on Steam on September 4. The release follows six years of development, during which the creative team has more than quadrupled in size. The game is […]

On August 22 at EWC 2026 in Counter-Strike 2, both finalists of the tournament will be determined. After the quarterfinals, FURIA, FUT Esports, Legacy and Spirit remain in the race for the championship title. Both semifinals will be played in a BO3 format. The first match will start at 17:00 Kyiv time, and the second […]

On August 21, the quarterfinal stage of the Counter-Strike 2 EWC 2026 came to an end. Based on the results of three matches, three more teams were determined that will continue the fight for the championship title in Paris. FUT Esports, Legacy, and Spirit joined the previously qualified FURIA. Meanwhile, MOUZ, Falcons, and Vitality ended […]

Following Vitality's loss to Spirit in the quarterfinals of EWC 2026, we spoke with the French team's player, Robin "ropz" Kool. In a candid conversation, ropz talked about the first loss to Spirit since his transition to Vitality, the reasons for the unsuccessful performance on the maps, the growing competition in modern Counter-Strike, and the […]

In 2025, mobile MOBA games reached record viewership numbers, successfully competing with traditional PC giants in the global esports arena. Although Honor of Kings still lags behind industry leaders in absolute numbers, it demonstrates the highest growth rate in its audience. League of Legends remains the most popular esports discipline in the world, amassing over […]

Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 21, 2026, for its readers. Game Science Reveals 15 Minutes of Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Game Science has broken its year-long silence by releasing a massive 15-minute gameplay trailer for its next action RPG, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The video arrives exactly a year after […]

After Legacy’s victory over Falcons at EWC 2026, we spoke with the team’s player Eduardo «dumau» Wolkmer about their performance at the tournament, the victory over NAVI, and their confidence in their own abilities. In the conversation, dumau talked about the preparation for matches, the team’s psychological work, the importance of unity, and the high […]

After the Falcons match at EWC 2026, we spoke with Nikola «NiKo» Kovač about their performance at the tournament, the pressure after winning the Major, and the high expectations for the team. In the interview, he talked about how the team deals with the need to constantly win, why today’s game did not reflect their […]

Following FUT Esports' victory and advancement to the EWC 2026 semifinals, we spoke with the team's Ukrainian player, cmtry. In the conversation, he shared insights on the tough comeback on Dust II, confident play on Ancient, and his expectations for the upcoming semifinal against FURIA. The full interview with cmtry following FUT Esports' victory is […]