XBOX head Asha Sharma has announced the launch of XBOX LABS, a new division dedicated to exploring technological innovations and finding ways to apply them to the gaming industry. The company recently also introduced XP, an initiative focused on expanding its gaming franchises beyond video games through movies, TV shows, anime, and other media. The […]
THQ Nordic has marked the 20th anniversary of Gothic 3 by reminding fans that Gothic 3 Classic is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on November 24. The publisher has also shared several screenshots showcasing the updated version. As with the previous releases in the franchise, this is not a full remaster. Instead, the […]
Valve has released a new Steam client update, bringing features that had been tested in beta since September to the stable version. Big Picture mode now includes Big Art Mode, which puts the selected game's cover artwork at the center of the home screen, while other titles appear as smaller tiles along the bottom, similar […]
Riot Games continues its partnership with the nonprofit organization DonorsChoose, announcing the allocation of $500,000 for educational projects in US public schools. The initiative coincides with the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2026), which will take place in the United States from October 15 to November 14. The program aims to integrate video games, […]
T1 have concluded their run at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026, finishing in the top six. The team exited the competition following a tense 1-2 defeat to G2 Esports. After the match, T1 player iZu shared his thoughts on the organization's historic qualification for the Champions playoffs, the struggles in finding their own playstyle, and the […]
October 14, 2014 marked the release of The Evil Within, a survival horror game developed by Japanese studio Tango Gameworks, founded by Shinji Mikami. The game was released on PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, with Bethesda Softworks serving as its publisher. For Mikami, the project was particularly significant. He had […]
Riot Games has announced new executive appointments within the leadership of its tactical shooter VALORANT. Top executive Joe Lee has taken on the role of Game Director, while former Electronic Arts and 2K veteran Mitchel Inkrott has been named the new Global Head of Influencer Strategy. Joe Lee succeeds Andy Ho, who had been leading […]
From September 7 to October 13, 2026, the European online tournament Europe MENA League 2026 - Stage 2 in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege took place. This A-Tier championship was organized by Ubisoft and Blast. Ten teams competed in a 5v5 format on PC for a total prize pool of $140,000 USD. The competition was […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 13, 2026, for Players readers. Gabe Newell in 2026: Expansion of the Research Fleet, Move to Florida, and Antitrust Lawsuits Against Valve Throughout 2026, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell significantly expanded his investments in marine research and relocated to optimize his tax burden, while his […]
The second round of the Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 quarterfinals has concluded. Following the results, Team WE and HANJIN BRION secured victories over FlyQuest and LGD Gaming, respectively, booking their spots in the semifinals of the international tournament. The quarterfinals proved dramatic for Western fans, as the Chinese squad Team WE defeated FlyQuest 3:2 […]
Riot Games has officially confirmed the rosters for the VALORANT Champions 2026 showmatch in Shanghai. The matchup between the international Team Omega and the local Team Alpha will kick off the final weekend of the tournament. The broadcast will take place on October 18 at 9:00 EEST. In addition to the star-studded match, viewers are […]
Throughout 2026, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell significantly expanded his investments in marine research and relocated to optimize his tax burden, while his company faced a series of major legal challenges. Expanding his research fleet became one of the billionaire's main focuses this year. His company Inkfish, which specializes in deep-sea research, ordered the construction of […]
On October 13, 2009, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was released in North America as the second installment in Naughty Dog’s adventure series about treasure hunter Nathan Drake. The game was released exclusively on PlayStation 3 and was a much more ambitious project than its predecessor. The developers wanted to create an adventure that would resemble […]
