The Natus Vincere women's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team has advanced to the decisive stage of the international MWI 2026 tournament. NAVI's path to the final began with difficulties in the group stage, where the team lost to Galaxy Phoenix (0-2) and dropped to the lower bracket quarterfinals. However, the squad managed to bounce back, […]
With the release of update 41.20, Fortnite has introduced a Mythic Sprite for the star Brazilian winger Vini Jr., complementing his Icon Series skin. This companion is designed for an aggressive, close-range playstyle, as it transforms the player's slide into a weapon and boosts weapon handling after knocking enemies over. Under normal conditions, sliding into […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 17, 2026, for Players readers. Bethesda announces Fallout 5 Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has shared a new message with the community, outlining the studio's long-term development strategy. While The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda's primary focus, Fallout 5 has officially entered the pre-production phase. […]
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF, as part of an investor group, is close to securing European Union approval for its acquisition of video game developer Electronic Arts (EA). Reuters reported the development, citing people familiar with the matter. The $55 billion deal is set to become the largest leveraged buyout (LBO) in history. In […]
Electronic Arts Vice President of Advertising and Sponsorships Alex Dao has said that game developers should treat in-game advertising as an essential part of the game development process. The proposal comes as the gaming industry continues to undergo significant changes, including the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, the gradual shift away from physical game releases […]
The organizers of StarSeries Fall 2026 have revealed the complete list of teams receiving direct invitations to the closed qualifiers. The battle for slots at the LAN finals will take place across three key regions: Europe, North America, and South America. Slots for the main stage are distributed unevenly; the European division has the largest […]
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has shared a new message with the community, outlining the studio's long-term development strategy. While The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda's primary focus, Fallout 5 has officially entered the pre-production phase. The announcement comes amid large-scale layoffs at parent company Xbox. Both The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 […]
The Asian esports organization Nemesis has officially announced the disbandment of its current Dota 2 roster. The decision to part ways comes just 2.5 months after signing the lineup, driven by the team's unsatisfactory performance. The disbanded roster included: The organization does not plan to exit the scene. The club's management announced their intention to […]
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the popular Overwatch franchise. Since its release in 2016, the game has undergone a major evolution, reshaping the concept of team-based shooters and significantly influencing the gaming industry. According to former game director Jeffrey Kaplan, the development of Overwatch was heavily influenced by the Team Fortress series. However, […]
Epic Games has officially announced the launch of a massive crossover between the popular battle royale Fortnite and Christopher Nolan's new feature film, The Odyssey. The announcement was made via a brief 12-second cinematic featuring the tagline "for some, every game is its own epic journey." The video showcases scenes inspired by Homer's epic poem, […]
The release of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI could generate between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion in sales by the end of its launch week. This forecast was published by the market intelligence firm Newzoo, based on the game's record-breaking pre-order campaign. Pre-orders for the new hit from Rockstar Games opened on June […]
A new free game giveaway has launched on the Epic Games Store digital storefront. This time, users can add two titles to their collection entirely for free: Both offers are currently active and available to claim for free until 8:00 PM on July 23. Immediately after the current promotion ends, the next giveaway phase will […]
The shooter Marvel Rivals features a well-designed ranked system that allows players to compete on equal footing and gradually climb the competitive ladder. The system covers nine main ranks—from the entry-level "Bronze" to the absolute peak of skill known as "One Above All." The Marvel Rivals ranking system consists of 9 major ranks, totaling 23 […]
