Discord has officially announced that starting in March 2026 it will begin the global rollout of an age-verification system. The platform will automatically assign all accounts a “teen” status until users complete verification and prove that they are adults. Users who do not pass adult verification will lose access to servers and channels with age […]
IEM Kraków 2026 has gone down in history as the most popular non-Major Counter-Strike tournament ever. The grand final in Kraków attracted record viewership for an event of this tier and firmly placed the tournament among the most-watched CS events of all time. In the championship match, Vitality defeated FURIA 3:1. Despite dropping the opening […]
Krafton has published the roadmap for PUBG esports tournaments in 2026. The company plans to increase both the number of matches and prize pools across the competitive scene. Four PUBG Global Series (PGS) tournaments are scheduled for this year, along with two regional series and several global events, including PUBG Nations Cup 2026, Esports World […]
Riot Games has announced that part of the development team behind the fighting game 2XKO will be reduced. The information was published on the company’s official website. The decision was made after the game failed to meet the company’s expected performance and success targets following its launch. Employees affected by the layoffs will either be […]
On February 9, two rounds of the lower bracket were played at the Six Invitational 2026 for Rainbow Six Siege. As a result of these matches, eight teams were eliminated from the championship. After the first round of the lower bracket, M80, Daystar, Heretics, and Ninjas in Pyjamas exited the tournament. In the second lower-bracket […]
The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news for February 9, 2026. Boars Gaming Announce Coach and Captain for PUBG Mobile Roster All Participants Confirmed for BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 ESL Reveal Teams Invited to IEM Atlanta 2026 Analyst Values Upcoming The Witcher 3 DLC at $30 EA Sports FC Tournament […]
Embark Studios has launched a new event in ARC Raiders called Shared Watch, which focuses on the game’s PvE elements. The event will run until February 24, giving players two weeks to team up with other raiders and complete objectives. Since its release in 2025, ARC Raiders has kept players engaged through changing map conditions […]
According to Windows Central, Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox will mark a major shift for the brand. The console is expected to function much like a Windows 11 gaming PC, featuring a TV-focused Xbox interface on top of the operating system. Beneath the console UI will be a full Windows environment, allowing users to install third-party launchers […]
Forza Horizon 6 will open Japan for exploration on May 19 on Xbox Series and PC. Owners of the «Premium» edition can start playing earlier on May 15. Meanwhile, Playground Games decided to highlight the beauty of the game’s locations in a short video. Today’s clip reveals the coastal scenery of Forza Horizon 6, giving […]
Control and Alan Wake developer Remedy Entertainment has named Jean-Charles Gaudechon as its new CEO. Leadership change will take effect on March 1. The company’s board of directors announced the decision on its website. Co-founder Markus Mäki will continue serving as interim CEO until the leadership change takes effect on March 1, 2026. «I’m excited […]
