French defender Jules Koundé, who plays for FC Barcelona and the France national football team, shared a photo of the gaming console he brought with him to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Rather than opting for a current-generation console or a high-end gaming laptop, Koundé chose to bring the legendary retro […]

Nintendo has agreed to pay approximately $40 million after French consumer protection authorities ruled that the company failed to properly inform customers about the long-standing Joy Con drift issue affecting some Nintendo Switch controllers. The Joy Con drift problem has been a source of controversy since the Nintendo Switch launched in 2017. Players around the […]

Ukrainian singer and folklorist Yulia Yurina performed a Ukrainian-language rendition of a soundtrack from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 during her appearance at Fancon. The song’s translation was created by Eileen, who is known for producing covers of foreign-language compositions. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a critically acclaimed turn-based role-playing game developed by Sandfall Interactive and […]

Information about the runtime of the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surfaced online. The movie is expected to become the longest solo Spider-Man film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The leak originated from the AMC Theatres cinema chain, which prematurely listed the film’s runtime on its website before quickly removing the page. According […]

Riot Games has introduced a new, 173rd champion for League of Legends named Locke, releasing a 2D animated cinematic titled Back from the Brink. Locke will be the only champion added to the game’s roster in 2026. The developers have deliberately limited the number of new releases in order to focus on visual and gameplay […]

The highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November 2026 has forced many game publishers to adjust their plans. Most companies are moving their releases to September or even delaying them until 2027 to avoid direct competition with Rockstar Games’ potential industry record-breaker. However, one project has decided to take on the challenge. […]

We have gathered the top esports matches taking place on June 9. CS2 IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 is nearing its conclusion, and today all participants of the tournament’s third stage will be determined. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] VALORANT Today, VALORANT Masters London 2026 will feature group stage elimination matches. Broadcast [EN] As a […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers for June 8, 2026. SumaiL Returns to the Nigma Galaxy Roster Monte Lose to Russians and Will Play Tomorrow for Survival at IEM Cologne Major 2026 PMGO 2026 Officially Recognized as the Largest Mobile Esports Tournament in the World DMZ Mode to […]

Polish developer 11 Bit Studios has announced a major story expansion for The Alters, one of the most creative and unconventional games of 2025, blending survival mechanics, strategy elements, and action-driven gameplay. The DLC, titled Last Variable, will focus on the Scientist, one of Jan Dolski’s alternate versions. In the original game, the Scientist can […]

Following several major gaming events packed with announcements and gameplay reveals for some of the industry's most anticipated titles, Nintendo largely stayed away from the spotlight. However, the Japanese company is now preparing a major presentation of its own. As insider Nate the Hate previously reported, the next Nintendo Direct is indeed scheduled for this […]

Today, June 9, the final matches of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 will be played. Three matchups are on the schedule, with the winners advancing to the next stage and the losing teams being eliminated from the tournament. The Ukrainian team B8 will be fighting for a chance to advance. The squad […]

The fourth round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in CS2 has concluded. Following the results of the matches, three teams secured advancement to the next stage, while the same number of teams were eliminated from the tournament. G2 Esports, 9z, and BB advanced to the next stage. M80, MIBR, and Astralis were eliminated […]

The roster of Ukrainian organization Monte suffered a defeat against BB Team at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The match was played in the 2–1 bracket, with a spot in the next stage on the line. Monte started the series with a 7–13 loss on Nuke but responded strongly on their map pick, Mirage, securing […]