16.05.2026
FERJEE Announces Women’s CS2 World Championship in Rio de Janeiro

The FERJEE has officially announced the launch and opening of registration for Rainhas do Clutch 2026. The event will become the first international edition in the history of the Queens of Clutch series and will carry world championship status. The tournament is expected to become the main stage for women’s esports in Counter-Strike 2 following […]

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16.05.2026
Falcons and Spirit have become the finalists of PGL Astana 2026

The semifinal day in Kazakhstan has concluded, and now we know that Falcons and Spirit will face each other in the Grand Final, with one of them set to lift the trophy. Neither of these teams has won a tournament this year. Meanwhile, MOUZ and magic will meet in the third-place match after losing their […]

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16.05.2026
Halo: Campaign Evolved Reportedly Nears PlayStation 5 Announcement

A new report has added more fuel to rumors surrounding the upcoming announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved. A Reddit user recently spotted promotional materials for the game at a local GameStop store, including PlayStation 5 branding, surprising longtime fans of the franchise. The remake previously received a South Korean age rating, while recent rumors claim […]

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16.05.2026
Team Falcons defeated MAGIC in the semifinal, becoming the second finalists of PGL Astana 2026

Team Falcons won the semifinal of PGL Astana 2026 against MAGIC, for whom even reaching the playoffs was already considered a sensation. Advancing to the semifinal gave the team a major boost, especially considering they qualified for the tournament through the qualifiers. Now Team Falcons will play their second grand final of the year and […]

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16.05.2026
PUBG Publisher Pays Employees $66,000 for Having Children as Birth Rates Inside the Company Rapidly Increase

South Korean game publisher Krafton has reported a major demographic success resulting from its internal social support policies. According to an official report released on May 14, employees of the company have welcomed 46 newborns since the beginning of 2026. The sharp increase in birth rates is said to be a direct result of a […]

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16.05.2026
Team Spirit became the first finalists of PGL Astana 2026 after defeating MOUZ

Team Spirit gave their opponents no chance, not allowing them to reach more than five rounds on either map, comfortably defeating MOUZ and advancing to their second consecutive final in Astana. It is also their second straight grand final at a major tournament, with their previous appearance coming at IEM Rio 2026. The second finalist […]

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16.05.2026
EMEA Masters 2026 Schedule and Format Announced — Tournament to Be Held in a Condensed Format

Riot Games has revealed details about the Spring 2026 edition of EMEA Masters 2026. The championship will feature a significantly simplified and shortened format. The change comes as a direct consequence of the extended Winter Split, which concluded only on April 21. Results from each EMEA Masters event are expected to contribute toward qualification for […]

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16.05.2026
Forza Horizon 6 Sets New Franchise Player Record Before Full Release

The latest installment of the famous Forza Horizon racing franchise from Playground Games has delivered an impressive старт on Steam. Even while still in early access, the game has already more than doubled the peak player numbers of its predecessor, setting an all-time record for the entire series. At the time of writing, Forza Horizon […]

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16.05.2026
eFootball Fully Shuts Down Operations in Russia and Belarus

The developers of the football simulator eFootball have officially announced the complete termination of service and support for the game in Russia and Belarus. An official notice for players was published on the game’s website. The game’s services in the affected regions will be discontinued on June 15, 2026. The restrictions are absolute and apply […]

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16.05.2026
Record Sales for Subnautica 2, HEROIC Removed from EWC 2026 Support Program — News Digest for May 15

We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers for May 15, 2026. Two Million Copies of Subnautica 2 Sold in 12 Hours Krafton, the company that owns Unknown Worlds — the studio developing Subnautica 2 — announced that the game reached two million copies sold in just 12 hours after […]

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