We have prepared a roundup of the top news stories for Players on July 6, 2026.
HLTV: HEROIC in Talks to Sign MartinezSa
- Esports organization HEROIC is looking to sign Spanish CS2 player Antonio "MartinezSa" Martinez to its roster.
Nintendo to Update Switch 2 Consoles for the European Market Due to New Battery Regulations
- Nintendo has announced changes to Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and related accessories for consumers in Europe. Starting in the summer of 2026, the company will gradually replace existing devices with revised versions featuring user-replaceable batteries as their main improvement.
Xbox to Lay Off 3,200 Employees
- Microsoft's gaming division is preparing a major restructuring under which Xbox will eliminate 3,200 jobs (around 20% of its workforce) over the next year and shut down operations at five game development studios.
Valve Co-Founder Building a Research Vessel Worth Over $800 Million
- Inkfish, the marine research organization owned by Valve co-founder Gabe Newell, has signed a contract with Norwegian shipbuilding company Vard to design and build the innovative 531-foot deep-sea research vessel RV11000. The deal is valued at approximately $816 million.
Norwegians Flood Neymar's Steam Profile After Their National Team Defeats Brazil at the 2026 World Cup
- The football star is well known for his love of video games, especially CS2. Following the match, Norwegian fans began visiting his Steam profile and leaving Norwegian flags. Some users also posted offensive comments, with one message telling the player to forget about football and stick to playing CS2.