We have prepared a digest of the main esports news for Players readers on June 13, 2026. BOARS Gaming Hold Second Place After the First Day of the PMEWL Season 6 Semifinals Fnatic CEO Confirms Acquisition Offers but Denies Brand Dissolution Rumors FUT Defeat B8 and Eliminate the Ukrainian Team from IEM Cologne Major 2026 […]

The third day of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 in CS2 has concluded. Two teams were eliminated from the tournament, while two others secured their spots in the playoffs. B8 and PV saw their tournament runs come to an end. Meanwhile, FURIA and Spirit successfully qualified for the playoff stage. Match Results 1–1 Bracket […]

Following a packed schedule of major gaming events including State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, and Nintendo Direct, analytics firm LevelUp has revealed which announcements generated the most attention from players and the gaming press. The ranking was based on trailer views, media coverage, and social media engagement. According to the report, […]

PowerA and Meridian GMT have unveiled the Project X-Ray Flight Deck, a unique wireless controller designed specifically for flight simulation enthusiasts and tailored for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Flight simulators are known for their steep learning curve and the large number of controls required during gameplay. While dedicated flight sticks offer a more authentic experience, they […]

The eleventh matchday of the second season of the Unbroken UA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league concluded with a series of swift and uncompromising matches. The evening left no room for surprises. All matches were played in a BO1 format, and here is how the action unfolded: ITAMI vs UNEXT — 0:1 FUT ESPORTS vs […]

Following its recently confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 release, CI Games has unveiled a new episode of its Lifting the Veil developer series, offering a closer look at the Battle for Thorngar trailer and revealing additional gameplay footage. The presentation includes more than two minutes of brand-new gameplay, featuring the first in-depth look at the katana […]

Monte suffered a defeat against Falcons in the third round of Stage 3 at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The match ended with a 1–2 scoreline (9:13 on Inferno, 13:11 on Dust2, and 10:13 on Mirage). As a result, Monte now sit in the 1–2 bracket and must win two consecutive matches to […]

Microsoft has begun testing a new Xbox Series X|S update with members of the Xbox Insider program. The update introduces additional customization options, social features, and energy-saving improvements. One of the biggest additions is an updated My Games & Apps experience. Players can now display full-sized game artwork across their library, creating a more immersive […]

The development team behind the iconic Metal Slug franchise has announced that it is working on two new projects. The reveal comes as part of the celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary. The franchise began in 1996 with its debut on Neo Geo arcade machines before later being ported to platforms such as the Sega […]

Players taking part in the Welcome to Japan Festival Playlist during the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 6 can earn 5,000 Credits and one Season Point by completing the daily challenge titled “Complete a Horizon Rush Event.” The reward helps unlock the 2019 Subaru STI S209 and the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Truck AT37. […]

The esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas has announced that Ukrainian player Artem Mushynskyi has been moved to the bench. He joined the team in January 2026. According to Mushynskyi, the decision was driven by differences in vision regarding the team's gameplay. In a statement posted on X, the player explained that their fundamental approaches to […]

The European squad FUT Esports, featuring two Ukrainian players, defeated the Ukrainian team B8 in an elimination match at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The teams traded victories on their respective map picks. B8 won Dust2 with a score of 13:10, while FUT responded on Mirage, taking the map 13:9. The deciding map was Ancient, […]

Natus Vincere defeated The MongolZ and advanced to the 2–1 bracket of Stage 3 at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The match started with a loss for Natus Vincere on Nuke, the Mongolian team's map pick, by a score of 8:13. The series then moved to Ancient, selected by NAVI. Despite losing the first half […]