The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the key gaming and esports news for June 5, 2026. METRO 2039 to Launch in February 2027 Dota 2 Receives Balance Patch 7.41d CS2 Confidently Outpaces VALORANT in 2026 Viewership Ferrari and HP Unveil Exclusive Laptop Inspired by Supercar Design KRIMZ Leaves Fnatic FIFA and Netflix […]

The first stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026 has officially concluded, with eight teams securing spots in Stage 2 while the remaining participants have been eliminated from the championship. On the final day of Stage 1, TYLOO, FlyQuest, and BIG claimed crucial victories to advance. Meanwhile, Lynn Vision, NRG, and Team Liquid were eliminated. For […]

The intensity and excitement of the Unbroken UA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament continue to rise as the competition moves closer to its decisive stages. Fans can look forward to an action-packed ninth match day. All matches will be played in the fast-paced and unpredictable BO1 format. The games will be streamed live on the […]

Paramount Skydance has announced the creation of a new internal game development division, Paramount Games Studio. The initiative is part of a broader restructuring effort led over the past year by David Ellison. The new structure is intended to consolidate the company’s gaming assets and elevate the gaming division into a core pillar of Paramount’s […]

Ferrari and HP have jointly developed a unique laptop titled the HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC. The device marks the first product in a long-term strategic partnership that began in 2024, when HP became Ferrari’s technology partner and its Formula 1 team was rebranded as Scuderia Ferrari HP. The design of the new […]

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has stated an ambitious goal of transforming the brand into the world’s “number one gaming and entertainment company” by 2030. In an interview with Bloomberg Tech, she emphasized that she has received a mandate from leadership to pursue this direction. Sharma noted that the primary objective is not to achieve a […]

Players of the Brazil national football team have found an unusual way to build team spirit and relax from intense training sessions ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Vinícius Júnior, winger for Real Madrid, shared a photo on social media showing key members of the “Seleção” spending time at a gaming cyber café. In […]

METRO 2039 is scheduled for release in February 2027, according to insider AlexandreNGamR, who previously accurately revealed the game’s announcement date. During the presentation, developers stated that the game will launch “this winter,” but without confirming a specific release date. The developers described METRO 2039 as a new flagship first-person shooter from 4A Games, known […]

As the opening stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026 nears its conclusion, the first matchups for Stage 2 are beginning to take shape. The Ukrainian roster B8 advanced to Stage 2 undefeated in the previous phase of the tournament. The team will begin the next stage with a matchup against FUT Esports, who were previously […]

Opening the locked door inside the Tadpole Pens facility in Subnautica 2 requires a special access code. However, the code isn't found within the base itself. Instead, players must explore a deep cave system hidden beneath the ocean floor. Taking a Tadpole vehicle along with a few Air Bladders is highly recommended, as both can […]

Fnatic have officially announced the benching of Freddy “KRIMZ” Johansson, bringing an end to his nearly decade-long era with the organization. One of the most recognizable players in the history of Swedish CS leaves the active roster amid a sharp decline in the team’s results in 2026, which effectively pushed Fnatic outside the top 80 […]

In 2025, the sponsorship revenue of the Esports Foundation, the organization behind the Esports World Cup, exceeded $120 million. The figure was revealed by Mohammed Al Nimer, the company's Chief Commercial Officer, during an interview with Sport Business Club. According to Al Nimer, sponsorship integrations remain one of the primary revenue drivers for major esports […]

Minoru Toriyama, a sports management lecturer at Osaka Seikei University and founder of the Esports Research Group, has compiled a ranking of esports organizations based on disclosed funding data from CB Insights. T1 topped the list with approximately $100 million in disclosed funding, narrowly surpassing Team Vitality, which has raised $98.4 million, and 100 Thieves, […]