From August 20 to August 30, the decisive matches of the VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 playoff stage are taking place. The top eight teams of the region are competing for a $250,000 prize pool and two direct berths to VALORANT Champions 2026. In total, the EMEA region will delegate four rosters to the World […]
EA Sports has officially announced the details of the 2027 FC Pro competitive season, which will begin on September 21, 2026, with a total prize pool of $2.5 million. The ultimate goal for all participants will be the final FC Pro 27 World Championship tournament. The competition's geography has been expanded this season: esports athletes […]
American esports organization M80 has acquired the Boston Breach franchise and will now represent Massachusetts in the Call of Duty League under the new name M80 Boston. This is the largest deal in the organization's history, marking its entry into Call of Duty and expanding its overall roster to six games, which include Counter-Strike 2, […]
On August 28, 2012, ArenaNet officially released Guild Wars 2 — a sequel to the cult MMORPG Guild Wars. The game became one of the most anticipated MMORPGs of its time and offered players an approach to the open world, quests, and player interaction that was unusual for the genre. At the time of its […]
On August 28, the group stage of BLAST Open Porto 2026 will continue. Viewers can look forward to four Group A matches, with the clash between G2 and Spirit set to be the main game of the day. All matches will be played in a BO3 format. The first teams to take the server will […]
On August 27 at BLAST Open Porto 2026, the second matchday of the group stage came to an end. Four teams picked up victories in their opening matches, while the biggest stories of the day were Vitality's shocking defeat and Legacy's victory over FUT. The central match of the day was the clash between Legacy […]
The Inner Circle squad kicked off their run at the BLAST Open Porto LAN tournament with a resounding 2-0 victory over Vitality. This triumph is a logical continuation of the young roster's successful streak, having won the Super DraculaN tournament before the break and currently maintaining an 80% win rate over the last three months. […]
In the fall of 2026, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will celebrate its 10th anniversary since release. In honor of this event, the developers have prepared a massive update that will run from September 4 to November 19, offering players a variety of free rewards, visual changes, and special events. The main highlight of the celebration […]
GIANTX jungler Ismaïl "ISMA" Boualem commented on the unexpected victory over G2 Esports, which guaranteed the team a spot in the LEC 2026 Summer Split playoffs. Despite the team's success, the player remained self-critical about his own performance, yet emphasized his readiness to fight for a top-four finish. Finishing the match week with a 2-0 […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 27, 2026, for Players readers. World of Warcraft Classic: how players brought back the old Azeroth On August 27, 2019, Blizzard launched World of Warcraft Classic — an official return of the game to its roots. For some, it was simply a re-release of […]
The STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion gives players 12 special weapons to track down across the Zone. Each one features unique modifications that make it different from the regular version of its weapon type. Getting every weapon will require more than one playthrough, as several of them are connected to faction choices made during […]
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 […]
