09.08.2026
FNAF World 2 and Security Breach 2 officially announced

The 12th anniversary celebration of Five Nights at Freddy's brought fans two major announcements at once. Developers unexpectedly confirmed that FNAF World 2 and a full-fledged sequel to Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach are in development. Mega Cat Studios is working on FNAF World 2, the official follow-up to the FNaF World RPG spin-off […]

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09.08.2026
The Witcher Final Season Could Be Delayed Until 2027

Geralt's return to Netflix may take longer than expected. According to What's On Netflix, the fifth and final season of The Witcher is no longer expected to arrive in 2026 and could instead premiere sometime in 2027. Netflix previously listed 2026 as the expected release window, while showrunner Lauren Hissrich had also discussed that timeframe. […]

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09.08.2026
M. Zubair Becomes Esports World Cup 2026 TEKKEN 8 Champion in Paris

M. Zubair (All Gamers) achieved a clean victory over LowHigh (DRX) in the grand final of the tournament, which took place from August 5 to 8, despite barely scraping through in the early stages. During the second group stage, M. Zubair convincingly defeated another icon of Pakistani esports and Tekken star — Arslan "Arslan Ash" […]

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09.08.2026
Maynter on NAVI's Confident Start in the Summer Split, G2's Unpredictability, and the Fight for Worlds 2026

Having secured a 2:1 victory over SK, the Ukrainian esports organization NAVI improved their record at the start of the Summer Split to 2-1. Now the team is preparing for another serious test — a match against G2. The team's toplaner, Volodymyr "Maynter" Sorokin, shared his thoughts on their form, individual development, and key goals […]

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09.08.2026
EPL Masters I Dota 2 Tournament Moves to the Playoffs Stage

The online Dota 2 tournament, EPL Masters I, is moving to its decisive Playoffs stage. The final team to receive a direct invitation to the final phase of the competition is Natus Vincere. A total of 16 teams are participating in the tournament. The competition is divided into two stages: a round-robin group stage and […]

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09.08.2026
BR1 Infinite: New Extraction Shooter Pays for Kills but Raises Serious Doubts

A new extraction shooter named BR1 Infinite is gaining popularity on social media. The game is attracting attention with its controversial model: users are promised payment for playing. The stated earnings are $10 per hour plus $1 for each kill. However, there is a key catch—every spawn on the map costs $1, creating a direct […]

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09.08.2026
REANIMAL Gets Its First DLC, The Prisoner, With New Characters and Locations

The dark adventure REANIMAL from Tarsier Studios, the creators of Little Nightmares, has received its first story expansion, The Prisoner. The DLC continues the game's grim journey through a world filled with monsters and deadly obstacles. The original game was well received by players and managed to earn stronger reactions than Little Nightmares 3. The […]

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09.08.2026
Final Fantasy Resonance showcases Warrior of Light in a new trailer

Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, this time putting the spotlight on the Warrior of Light, the iconic protagonist associated with the first Final Fantasy. In Resonance, the character will appear as one of the game's Visions and will be able to fight alongside the player's party. The trailer, titled […]

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09.08.2026
Death Crimson — A Game That Became a Legend Thanks to Failure: 30 Years Ago, One of Sega Saturn's Most Famous Kusoge Was Released

On August 9, 1996, Death Crimson was released in Japan on the Sega Saturn — a little-known rail shooter that subsequently earned a reputation as one of the console's most infamous games. Today, it is remembered not only for its technical issues, but also for the amazing story of a failure transforming into a cult […]

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09.08.2026
Top Women's CS2 Player of 2025 ASTRA Switches to VALORANT

French esports athlete Mayline-Joy "ASTRA" Champliaud, who was named the best player in the women's Counter-Strike scene for 2025, has decided to switch games. The 25-year-old player will continue her career in VALORANT, explaining her decision by pointing to the crisis in women's CS and a lack of tournament practice. "Given the recent news about […]

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09.08.2026
Konami Announces Playtest for New Football Action Game Kick Buds on PC and Mobile

Konami has presented a new football game titled Kick Buds. Unlike eFootball, which focuses on realism with real players, leagues, and teams, Kick Buds offers a completely different gaming experience. The project combines football and action in a 3v3v3 PvP format with arcade-style, easy-to-learn controls, as well as support for co-op mode and playing with […]

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09.08.2026
Japan Expansion Strategy: Team Vitality CEO Fabien Devide Outlines Club Plans

Fabien "neo" Devide, CEO of the French esports organization Team Vitality, outlined the club's approach to expanding into the Japanese market in an interview with Nikkei xTREND. The organization plans to act gradually, focusing on learning local specifics and partnering with local clubs. Japan remains a difficult region for Western organizations due to high competition […]

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09.08.2026
Gentle Mates Exits Counter-Strike, 20 Years of Dwarf Fortress, Fallout 3 Developer Issues Statement on Future Remaster — News Digest for August 8

We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 8, 2026, for Players readers. Official: French Organization Gentle Mates Exits Counter-Strike French esports organization Gentle Mates has officially announced its withdrawal from Counter-Strike and the termination of support for its Spanish roster. The players have already returned to the Iberian Soul tag to compete in […]

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