We have compiled the key esports matches taking place on June 20. CS2 Today, the semifinals of IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place, determining the finalists of the championship. 16:45 — Aurora vs FURIA20:00 — Spirit vs Falcons Broadcast [EN] VALORANT The lower bracket final of VALORANT Masters London 2026 will take place, deciding […]
We have prepared a digest of the key esports news for Players readers for June 19, 2026. IEM Cologne Major 2026 Sets a New Peak Viewership Record in CS2 History ESIC Prepares a New Wave of Disqualifications in CS2 — Former Players Will Also Be Banned Two Ukrainians Will Compete at ENC 2026 Chess Tournament […]
Falcons defeated Vitality in the quarterfinals of IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The match ended with a 2-1 scoreline (13:11 on Anubis, 11:13 on Inferno, and 13:11 on Dust2). Vitality have been eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 5th-8th place. Falcons advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Spirit. IEM Cologne Major 2026 […]
Analytics company Esports Charts has reported that the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 quarterfinal match between Spirit and G2 reached a peak of 2,044,763 concurrent viewers. This marks a new all-time viewership record in the history of Counter-Strike 2. The previous record belonged to PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. As the first Major in CS2 history, […]
In the third quarterfinal of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 tournament, G2 were defeated by Spirit, allowing the latter to secure a place in the semifinals. The match began on Overpass, where the European side managed to claim a 13-9 victory. The series then moved to Dust2, where G2 fell in overtime with a […]
Ian Smith, Commissioner of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), has announced upcoming large-scale sanctions against rule violators on the professional Counter-Strike scene in an interview with pley.gg. According to Smith, the regulator will soon publish new disciplinary rulings that will result in additional bans. The sanctions will target two categories of individuals: Smith emphasized that […]
The second day of the quarterfinal stage of the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva, a women's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports league, has officially concluded. The evening delivered both a masterclass in tactical dominance and a dramatic comeback series featuring one-sided victories on the decisive maps. VOIDKIDS CELESTIA 2:0 NOCTRA The matchup between […]
The developers of Brawl Stars have announced a new collaboration with sportswear brand adidas. As part of the partnership, players can claim the exclusive adidas Starr Cup Cosmetics Bundle free of charge. The giveaway is being distributed through adidas' loyalty program, adiClub. To receive the cosmetic bundle, players need to complete the following steps: Each […]
The regular season of the Unbroken UA Season 2 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league has reached its climax. Tournament organizers have revealed the schedule for the final match day, which will ultimately determine the standings ahead of the decisive stage of the competition. All matches will be played in a BO1 format. The games will […]
Activision has tempered fan expectations by confirming that the upcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 releases of the iconic shooters Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be direct ports rather than full remasters. In a statement provided to Eurogamer, Activision representatives emphasized that the re-releases will be classified […]
In Destiny 2, the Crackshot Aspect for Hunters enhances the Class Ability so that while dodging, the player fires up to three Golden Gun shots at marked enemies. Each hit applies Scorch, and landing all three shots grants Cure. This creates strong synergy potential for builds focused on rapid ability cycling and chained explosions. This […]
During a recent closed company-wide meeting, PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst reportedly informed employees that Sony would stop porting its first-party exclusives to PC. The information was shared by insider Jason Schreier. According to the report, the decision to return to a strict console-exclusive strategy was driven by three key factors: Poor Financial Performance PC ports […]
Rockstar Games has unveiled the cover art for GTA 6 and announced that pre-orders will begin on June 25. At the same time, the game's official website was updated, and all mentions of its release date disappeared from the page. The removal of this information sparked a wave of concern across social media. Some players […]
