We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 4, 2026, for Players readers. Amazon is Developing an Animated Warhammer 40,000 Series: Henry Cavill to Serve as Producer Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with Blur Studios and Games Workshop, has begun development on an animated series set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Henry Cavill will […]
NetEase Games has officially unveiled The Hood as the next playable character coming to Marvel Rivals. The new hero will join the roster on August 7 with the launch of the Season 9.5 mid season update, becoming the game's 53rd playable character. The Hood is a Vanguard tank who combines dual pistol gunplay with dark […]
Crystal Dynamics has released another developer diary for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the remake of the original game that launched the iconic Lara Croft franchise. The project is being co-developed with Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. According to the team, the goal is to preserve the spirit of the 1996 classic while updating it […]
Hangar 13 and 2K Games have released the first gameplay trailer for Man of Honor, the upcoming story expansion for Mafia: The Old Country, which launches on August 14. The expansion takes players back to the winter of 1905. Don Torrisi assigns Enzo Favara and Cesare to assist Ennio Salieri, who has just been released […]
Studio Game Freak, known to millions of players through the Pokémon series, has released its most ambitious project outside the iconic franchise. Beast of Reincarnation is a post-apocalyptic action RPG, now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (from day one on Xbox Game Pass), and PC. The game transports players to Japan 2,000 years […]
The Esports Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group have announced the prestigious S-Tier offline tournament, the Esports World Cup 2026, featuring the Black Ops 7 discipline. The competition will take place in France from August 5 to 9, 2026, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition center. The tournament will feature 16 teams competing for […]
After a two-month break, the updated GIANTX roster returned to the LEC stage in their first match of the Summer Split against SK Gaming. Despite the defeat, the team's new AD Carry, Víctor "Flakked" Lirola, remains optimistic. According to him, his main goal in returning to the league is to prove to himself that he […]
In esports, much like the Olympic Games, it is now possible to follow the global achievements of the strongest nations. The debut international tournament, the Esports Nations Cup 2026, is expected to take place in Riyadh. The competition will feature 16 different games, with esports athletes competing in both solo and team disciplines. Currently, more […]
Riot Games has officially introduced the new LoL Esports Community Competition Guidelines, which significantly simplify the organization of independent esports events. The changes are aimed at supporting the local and grassroots scene without unnecessary bureaucracy. The new rules substantially expand opportunities for organizers by removing a number of previous financial and organizational barriers: Despite the […]
Former Rockstar Games senior designer Kris Roberts, who worked on the Midnight Club series and the multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption, has revealed that Midnight Club 5 was once in development but was ultimately canceled due to internal conflicts, missed deadlines, and disputes over creative control. According to Roberts, the core Midnight Club team […]
Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with Blur Studios and Games Workshop, has begun development on an animated series set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Henry Cavill will serve as an executive producer on the project, while simultaneously leading and producing the upcoming live-action series based on the franchise for Amazon. The new project will serve […]
On August 4, 2020, British studio Mediatonic released Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout — a game that transformed into a true global phenomenon in just a few weeks. The colorful battle royale, in which dozens of funny characters navigated an obstacle course, became a breath of fresh air for the industry and one of the primary […]
Steam has officially launched its Cyberpunk Festival, running until 8:00 PM on August 10. The event features major discounts on popular cyberpunk games, free demos of upcoming releases, and special offers from developers. The festival lineup includes both blockbuster titles and indie favorites. Such as: Some games are discounted by up to 75%, while several […]
