Natus Vincere's CS2 roster successfully returned to the competitive scene, defeating 3DMAX with a score of 13-9 in the opening stage of the Esports World Cup 2026. This was the team's first official game since being eliminated from the IEM Cologne Major. In a comprehensive interview with HLTV, the team's head coach Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy […]

Following a defeat to GIANTX during the latest LEC Summer Split weekend, Shifters find themselves in a delicate position, starting the season with a 0-3 record. Roster newcomer, French support player Paul “Stend” Lardin, gave a candid interview sharing his frustration over the rocky start and assessing the team's chances of reaching the playoffs. According […]

2K has laid its cards on the table and officially announced Mafia: The Omertà Collection. This massive new bundle unites all four games of the cult classic crime franchise into one comprehensive package. The collection is scheduled to release on August 14. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. […]

Famous esports host and commentator James Banks shared his expectations for NAVI’s performance at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Counter-Strike 2. In his post on X, Banks noted that he is interested to see what NAVI will be capable of at this tournament. According to him, the team skipped BLAST Bounty and got the […]

Team Vitality continues its climb up the 2026 LEC Summer Season standings, securing their third consecutive win. After a tough start in Paris, the team defeated Team Heretics and SK Gaming, solidifying their hold on third place with a 3-2 record. Ahead lies a serious challenge in the form of GIANTX. In an exclusive interview, […]

Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 13, 2026, for its readers. Esports World Cup Sensation: JiJieHao Defeat Spirit in Opening BO1 Series The series of upsets in best-of-one matches at the Esports World Cup continues. In Group A, JiJieHao pulled off a massive upset by defeating Team Spirit with a score […]

Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is in development. The company mentioned the second installment in a recent shareholder letter, naming it among the upcoming projects expected to help expand its gaming business. The original Hogwarts Legacy became a major commercial success, selling more than 40 million copies worldwide. […]

Spanish toplaner Óscar “Oscarinin” Muñoz Jiménez has made a triumphant return to the LEC with GIANTX. Following a series of victories over Shifters and Movistar KOI in Week 3 of the Summer Split, his team has secured a 2-1 standing. In a recent interview, the player opened up about his current form, the healthy atmosphere […]

VALORANT fans heading to Barcelona for the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Finals will get much more than just watching matches. From August 28 to 30, the free VCT EMEA Barcelona Fan Fest will take place around the Olímpic Arena in Badalona. The event will offer attendees meet-and-greets with renowned content creators, mini-games, tournaments, and themed […]

The second matchday of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Counter-Strike 2 will be decisive for many teams. The winners of today's upper bracket matches will immediately secure their spots in the playoffs, while for the losers, the path will become more difficult — they will have to win two matches in a row in […]

League of Legends Patch 26.17 will officially hit the live servers on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The developers plan to release the subsequent patch on September 10. Currently, there are no specific leaks regarding champion stat changes or system updates, but Riot Games is expected to continue balancing the bot lane meta. Following Patch 26.16, […]

On August 13, 2013, Swedish studio Overkill Software released Payday 2 — a game destined to become not just a successful sequel, but a true benchmark for co-op shooters. Even today, holding the status of an industry veteran, this heist simulator maintains a colossal fan base. The peak online player count over the last 24 […]

On August 10, 2026, the midlaner for the European esports team Fnatic, Vladimiros "Vladi" Kourtidis, set an absolute record in the European solo queue. He became the first player in the history of all regions to break the 5,000 LP barrier, pulling ahead of his nearest pursuer in the rankings by more than 800 points. […]