On August 27, 2019, Blizzard launched World of Warcraft Classic — the official return of the game to its roots. For some, it was simply a re-release of an old MMORPG. For millions of players, it was a moment they had been waiting for years. But the road to Classic began long before its release. […]

According to Newzoo, the global video game market is expected to grow by 6.1% in 2026, reaching $213.9 billion. Mobile games will account for the largest share, generating $121.1 billion in revenue. Consoles will bring in $46.9 billion, while PC games will generate $45.9 billion. The main driver of the console segment will be the […]

More than 30 trailers for Xbox games were showcased during the Future Games Show broadcast at Gamescom 2026. The presentation featured both previously announced projects and several new reveals. Particular attention was given to titles coming to Xbox Game Pass. The lineup included Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Neon Abyss 2, TANUKI: Pon's Summer, Medieval […]

Forza Horizon 6 will soon introduce a new Drift Attack mode that combines the freedom of the open world with competitive drifting. The update is scheduled to launch on September 7, with the new activity taking place at the permanent Shimanoyama Circuit without loading screens. Playground Games revealed Drift Attack ahead of gamescom. Players can […]

On August 25, 2026, MOONTON Games released a new patch for the main server of the mobile MOBA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The main focus of the update was the rework of Obsidian's ultimate ability, buffs to Hayabusa's basic skills, and a significant limitation on the effectiveness of tank builds for Hanzo. All adjustments are […]

The organizers of the Chinese LPL, TJ Esports, in partnership with the HUYA platform, have announced the Demacia Cup Global Invitational. The international tournament will take place in China from October 3 to 17 and will bring together 12 mid-table teams from major global leagues, competing in the same format as the World Championship (Worlds). […]

Ahead of their opening match against 9z at the BLAST Open Porto tournament, MOUZ player Lotan "Spinx" Giladi commented on the ongoing community discussions regarding the team's lack of stage presence. Fans and analysts often refer to this as a missing "aura" when comparing the roster to other top-tier Counter-Strike organizations. According to Spinx, he […]

The group stage of BLAST Open Porto 2026 continues today. Following the opening matches of the first group, Group B enters the competition, featuring four Bo3 series right away. Particular attention from Ukrainian fans will be focused on Inner Circle, who will face Team Vitality. Meanwhile, the main event of the day will be the […]

The esports organization AG.AL has officially become the Club Champion of the 2026 Esports World Cup. At the closing ceremony in Paris on August 23, the Chinese team received the main trophy and a $7 million check, surpassing the two-time defending champions, Team Falcons. The key factor in their success was the organization's versatility across […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 26, 2026, for Players readers. Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six: Tactics at Gamescom 2026 During the Opening Night Live presentation at Gamescom, Square Enix unveiled a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, dedicated to one of the most challenging parts of the game — […]

Square Enix has unveiled a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation during Gamescom Opening Night Live, giving players a closer look at some of the most challenging battles coming to the final chapter of the remake trilogy. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi took the stage to discuss the game's climactic conclusion. The trailer focused on […]

Ahead of the start of BLAST Open Porto 2026, NAVI's CS2 captain, Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen, commented on the team's current state. Despite winning two trophies in the first half of 2026, the squad suffered painful setbacks at the Cologne Major and the Esports World Cup. However, the players are determined to regain their leading positions. […]

At Gamescom 2026, Krafton, the developer of the popular battle royale PUBG: Battlegrounds, officially announced its new project — PUBG Ded.Net. This is a multiplayer first-person shooter set in the universe of the original game, but with a radically different approach to gameplay and visual style. Unlike the familiar militaristic aesthetic of PUBG, the new […]