Games
Dune Awakening shifts focus to PvE and rethinks PvP

Funcom has announced major changes to the development of Dune: Awakening, which will arrive in the near future. The key update is a shift in priorities, with the game now primarily focused on PvE experiences. According to the studio, more than 80% of players barely engaged with PvP, prompting a redesign that turns PvP into […]

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Virtus pro missed ESL Pro League Season 22 due to insurance provided by a sanctioned bank

More details have emerged about why Virtus pro did not qualify for ESL Pro League...

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Three million players add 007 First Light to their wishlists

Danish studio IO Interactive, known for the Hitman franchise, is finishing development of its ambitious...

Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Prices, Neon Nerf Announced — News Digest for May 8
The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news stories for May......
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Crimson Desert Teases Major Update and New Resource Extraction System
A new major update for Crimson Desert is set to arrive soon, and developer Pearl......
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The Sinking City 2 has been delayed to summer 2026
Ukrainian studio Frogwares has officially delayed The Sinking City 2 to summer 2026. The game......
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Media: Netflix Renews Devil May Cry Anime Series for a Third Season
According to MP1st, streaming platform Netflix has renewed the Devil May Cry anime series for......
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Former Olympic Swimmer Alice Dearing Appointed Co-Vice Chair of British Esports
British Esports has announced the appointment of former Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing as Co-Vice Chair.......
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PGL Astana 2026: Prize Pool, Tournament Format, and Participants
PGL Astana 2026 is an S-Tier CS2 tournament organized by PGL in Astana. The tournament......
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The Battle Continues: Schedule for Day Two of Unbroken UA Season 2
The Unbroken UA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league returns tonight with matches from the second......
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Sony and Bandai Namco Announce Strategic Partnership in Generative AI
Sony and Bandai Namco are joining forces to implement cutting-edge technologies in game development and......
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Boars Gaming Begins Its PMCO WEU 2026 Finals Run Today
The final Western Europe qualifier for PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1 begins today.......
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