Steve Allison, who served as Vice President at Epic Games and was directly responsible for the creation and successful launch of the Epic Games Store digital marketplace, has officially left the company. The next step in his career will be transitioning to Saber Interactive, where he has been appointed Chief Business Officer. During his time […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 15, 2026, for Players readers. France officially bans esports betting The French government has officially introduced a nationwide ban on betting on esports competitions. The decision was adopted at the national level as part of broader efforts to regulate the gambling market and protect consumers. As […]

If you've spent enough time driving around the open world in Forza Horizon 6, you've probably earned the Lucky Escape skill without even noticing. However, daily challenges require you to trigger it intentionally. The Get Lucky challenge, for example, asks players to earn a Lucky Escape while driving any car from the 2010s. How to […]

Sony has officially revealed the next wave of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers on July 21. The upcoming lineup features seven titles, including the open world adventure Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the samurai action RPG Rise of the Ronin, and the fan favorite zombie game Dying Light, originally released in 2013. […]

Activision has unveiled the first teaser for Kill Block, a brand new multiplayer mode coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Players will get their first chance to experience it during Fanatics Fest in New York from July 16 through July 19, where Infinity Ward is also expected to reveal full gameplay. The centerpiece […]

Rebel Wolves has announced that The Blood of Dawnwalker has officially gone gold, confirming that the game's core development is complete and its launch will not be delayed. The studio will now focus on polishing the experience and preparing the day one update before release. «The Blood of Dawnwalker has gone gold! Vale Sangora awaits» […]

The esports organization PT Sports has released its official stance following the high-profile scandal and the team's removal from the Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament. The club's management fully condemned any manipulation of match results and declared they had no involvement in the potential violations. The organization's management emphasized that they were unaware […]

Soldiers of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who are currently carrying out combat missions in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, have filmed a symbolic video comparing the virtual universe of the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 with their real-world service. The video was published by the MK Foundation charity. The footage draws […]

While debates regarding digital ownership between users and publishers continue in the West, a precedent has formed in China allowing heirs to gain access to game accounts, in-game purchases, and other digital assets of deceased relatives. This was shared by Reddit user u/Slawrfp, whose wife is a Chinese lawyer and certified translator, summarizing several successful […]

The first day of intense competition in the national qualifiers for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 has concluded. Out of the 49 teams that began their journey in the qualifiers, only the 16 strongest rosters remain. During the first game day, 33 matches were played, weeding out the majority of contenders vying for a spot […]

The organizers of the LAN tournament Urban Riga Open Season 6 have officially presented the group stage distribution. Eight squads will compete for a prize pool of $5,000. The competition will take place from July 27 to July 28, 2026, in Riga (Latvia) at the AFK Esports Club venue. All participants have been divided into […]

Playground Games has released the massive Series 3 update for Forza Horizon 6, titled Italian Exotics. Alongside a new seasonal Festival Playlist, the update introduces new features, bug fixes, additional content, and the paid Italian Passion Car Pack. The new Festival Playlist brings fresh seasonal challenges and rewards. Players can unlock three vehicles making their […]

Today, July 15, 2026, the group stage of the prestigious S-Tier European tournament — VCT EMEA Stage 2 in Valorant — officially begins. Over the coming weeks, the region's best teams will determine the strongest in matchups in Berlin, while the final weekend will be hosted by Badalona, Spain. The competition is divided into three […]