Monte have been eliminated from IEM Cologne Major 2026. The team finished its run in Stage 3 of the tournament with a 1–3 record. In their elimination match, the Ukrainian organization faced The MongolZ. Monte started the series with a victory on Nuke, winning 13:9. However, the Mongolian squad responded by taking Inferno 13:7. The […]

Gala Sports has announced the release of its free-to-play football simulator, Total Football Online, on PC via Steam. The game has entered its Pre-Season phase, an early stage during which the developers will gather community feedback to further refine gameplay, optimization, artificial intelligence, and visual elements. The title launches with several official licenses, including FIFPRO, […]

A sealed copy of the original Super Mario Bros. for the NES was sold at a Heritage auction for $3 million. The sale established a new all-time record in the retro gaming market, significantly surpassing the previous high of $2 million, which had stood for five years. Earlier record-breaking sales in 2021 also involved Nintendo […]

Ukrainian tournament operator Core League has announced the start of the qualification stage for the Regular Cup in Dota 2. The qualifiers will run from June 12 to June 22. Once the qualification stage concludes, a leaderboard will be formed. A higher position in the rankings provides the following benefits: Instructions for registering a qualification […]

The fourth round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 in CS2 will take place on June 14. Three matches will determine playoff qualification, while another three will be elimination matches. 2–1 Bracket 1–2 Bracket IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament features a […]

We've gathered the biggest esports matches scheduled for June 14. CS2 2–1 Bracket 1–2 Bracket Broadcast [EN] VALORANT Two lower-bracket Round 1 matches are scheduled at VALORANT Masters London 2026. These are elimination matches, meaning the losing teams will be knocked out of the tournament. Broadcast [EN] As a reminder, God of War: Laufey became […]

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 […]