Analytics company Esports Charts has reported that the NAVI vs Falcons match in the 2–1 bracket of Stage 3 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 peaked at more than 1.2 million concurrent viewers, setting a new peak viewership record for this year's tournament. The match also came close to surpassing the all-time peak viewership record for […]
Tournament organizer PGL has announced a new CS2 event that will take place in China in April 2027. The announcement was made through the company's social media channels. The tournament is scheduled to run from April 14 to April 26, 2027, and will feature a $1 million prize pool. A total of 16 teams will […]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has acknowledged that the company needs to rethink the future of Xbox and find a more economically sustainable path for its gaming business. Speaking at the Hard Fork Live event, Nadella said Microsoft has spent decades investing heavily in gaming and now needs to turn those investments into a profitable long-term […]
A new leak has shed light on an unannounced co-op game set in The Witcher universe, reportedly taking place long before the events of the main series. According to the information, the project will feature extensive character customization and a skill-based progression system. The unverified report, highlighted by MP1st, claims the game is being developed […]
Gothic 1 Remake has enjoyed a strong launch, with developer Alkimia Interactive confirming that the RPG has sold more than 500,000 copies during its first week on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remake also performed impressively on Steam, reaching a peak of nearly 78,000 concurrent players. In addition, the game has accumulated […]
The Coalition has shared new details about Gears of War: E-Day during a dedicated showcase following the Xbox Games Showcase. The developers confirmed that the campaign will once again be the main focus of the series, while Horde and Versus will remain key pillars of the experience after launch. Creative director Matt Searcy revealed that […]
Today, June 15, the final three matches of Stage 3 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 will be played. Following these series, the last playoff participants will be determined. Match Schedule IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament features a prize pool of $1.25 million. […]
We've gathered the biggest esports matches scheduled for June 15. CS2 The final matches of Stage 3 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place today, determining the last teams to qualify for the playoff stage. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] VALORANT The upper-bracket semifinals of VALORANT Masters London 2026 are also set to take place. […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news stories from June 14, 2026, for Players readers. Super Mario Bros. Copy Sets an All-Time World Record for Video Game Value Monte Eliminated from IEM Cologne Major 2026 After Loss to The MongolZ NAVI Fall to Falcons in IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoff Qualification Match
The fourth round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 in CS2 has concluded. Following today's matches, three teams secured their places in the playoffs, while three others were eliminated from the tournament. Vitality, Aurora, and Falcons advanced to the playoff stage, each finishing the stage with a 3–1 record. Meanwhile, MOUZ, Monte, and Legacy […]
NAVI faced Falcons in the 2–1 bracket of Stage 3 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The winner of the match would secure a place in the tournament's playoff stage. Natus Vincere began the series with a heavy 3:13 defeat on Dust2, Falcons' map pick. The Ukrainian side responded on their own selection, Mirage, […]
A new esports week is just around the corner. From June 15 to June 21, fans can look forward to intense tournament action across multiple titles, as well as fresh content from Players. We've gathered the key highlights so you won't miss any important events. Every morning at 07:00, we will publish a daily news […]
FUT, featuring two Ukrainian players, have improved their record to 2–2 in Stage 3 of IEM Cologne Major 2026 and will now compete for a spot in the playoffs. In a crucial 1–2 bracket match, FUT faced MOUZ and secured a 2–1 series victory. The match ended with scores of 13:11 on Ancient, 10:13 on […]
