We have prepared a digest of the main esports and gaming news for June 1, 2026, for Players readers. PUBG MOBILE Announces Major Collaboration with the Argentina and Portugal National Football Teams United Kingdom May Ban Children from Communicating with Strangers in Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft Tundra Announces the Sale of Its Dota 2 Roster […]

The regional qualifiers for the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 have concluded, finalizing the list of all 16 teams that will compete at the event. Directly Invited Teams Teams Qualified Through Regional Qualifiers The VALORANT Esports World Cup 2026 will take place from July 2 to July 12 in Paris, France, featuring a $2 million […]

It has recently been announced that, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Esports Foundation has relocated the Esports World Cup 2026 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Paris, France. Now it has been revealed that the Esports Foundation will invest approximately €250 million into organizing and hosting the event in Paris. The […]

Tournament operator ESEL has revealed the schedule for the eighth match day of the group stage of the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. This evening, fans can look forward to two highly competitive matchups that could significantly impact the standings ahead of the playoff stage. Match Schedule (Kyiv […]

Inventory space disappears quickly in Subnautica 2, especially during the early hours when players constantly collect crafting materials, tools, and consumables. Fortunately, there are several ways to make inventory management much easier once you unlock extra storage and permanent upgrades. One of the best early-game solutions is using Portable Lockers. These containers provide 15 extra […]

New Breed Agency ApS, the company behind the Parken Challenger Championship series for Counter-Strike 2, has announced that it has entered bankruptcy proceedings. The information was shared through the tournament operator’s official social media channels. According to the company's statement, its representatives spent the past several months actively seeking additional funding in an effort to […]

The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has announced the schedule for Stage 3 of the Ukrainian Championship in Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2. The information was published on the federation's social media channels. Like the previous stages, Stage 3 will be held entirely online and will consist of open qualifiers, a group stage, and playoffs. Each […]

A new effort to preserve access to purchased video games after their official support ends has cleared its first major hurdle in the United States. The Protect Our Games Act was approved by the California Assembly with a 43-16 vote and will now advance to the California State Senate for further consideration. Backed by the […]

Developer Wube Software has announced preparations for the release of Factorio Update 2.1, which will serve as the final major content update for the factory-building simulation, marking the end of the game's active development phase. Factorio first entered Steam Early Access in February 2016, before officially launching in August 2020. The title became a major […]

The Call of Duty franchise is returning to its roots. The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will reportedly abandon absurd cosmetics and out-of-place character skins in an effort to preserve the series’ grounded identity. The developers recently unveiled the game's first trailer, with release scheduled for October 2026, and stated on social media […]

Gaming history is full of bizarre and memorable moments, but many of them were never captured on video. One of the most famous examples was an unusual appearance by Microsoft founder Bill Gates during the private Judgment Day event in 1995. During the presentation, Gates appeared on screen wearing a trench coat and carrying a […]

Marvel Studios appears ready to address one of the biggest criticisms of the MCU’s Spider-Man. For years, fans have wanted to see Peter Parker return to his classic street-level role instead of constantly being tied to large-scale Marvel Cinematic Universe events. Spider Man: Brand New Day is shaping up to deliver exactly that. In a […]

Esports organization Tundra Esports has announced the sale of its Dota 2 roster. The news was revealed through the club's official social media channels. The entire lineup has been acquired by 1w. The roster includes: Tundra has not confirmed that it is leaving the Dota 2 scene entirely, but the organization has also not announced […]