Gamescom 2026 has officially sold out all of its exhibition space weeks before the event begins. Organizers, the German Games Industry Association and Koelnmesse, confirmed that every available booth has been reserved, with record demand already prompting discussions about expanding the show again in 2027. This year's exhibitor lineup includes: Visitors will get hands on […]
007 First Light writer Michael Vogt has revealed that James Bond's mentor was always intended to play a central role in the game's story. Since the title serves as Bond's origin story and follows his entry into MI6, the team wanted a mentor who would act as the young agent's complete opposite. According to Vogt, […]
Microsoft has announced an expansion of its backward compatibility program, allowing PC players to enjoy games from the original Xbox, including several titles that were never officially released on computers. The initial lineup includes four classic games: According to Microsoft, the library will continue to grow with additional titles in the near future. All Xbox […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 22, 2026, for Players readers. Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok Appointed Honorary Police Officer in South Korea The Korean National Police Agency has officially appointed T1 League of Legends player Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok as an honorary police officer and goodwill ambassador for youth cyber gambling prevention. […]
Despite Steam's ongoing efforts to improve user security, attackers continue to find ways to exploit the platform. The FBI has announced the arrest of 21 year old Florida resident Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, who is accused of running a cryptocurrency theft operation through video games. Investigators say he embedded malware into eight different titles, allowing […]
The Korean National Police Agency has officially appointed T1 League of Legends player Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok as an honorary police officer and goodwill ambassador for youth cyber gambling prevention. As part of this initiative, the legendary esports athlete will help promote the youth cyber gambling self-reporting program and raise awareness among young people about the […]
A US federal court in California has temporarily halted the massive $110 billion merger between media giants Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. On July 20, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued a preliminary ruling, finding the plaintiff states' arguments regarding potential antitrust violations sufficiently persuasive. The lawsuit against the deal was filed on July 13 by a […]
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is set to feature more than 100 collectible Sprites, making it increasingly difficult to track down every variant. Fortunately, there are several reliable strategies that can help you obtain the Sprites you're still missing, including some of the game's rarest editions. Trading with other players through dedicated Discord communities is […]
Marvel continues to build excitement for its upcoming superhero films. Shortly after unveiling the first trailer for the next Avengers movie, the studio has now released the final trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, bringing Tom Holland back as Peter Parker. Running for more than two minutes, the trailer features large scale action sequences, emotional […]
Konami has officially confirmed that Silent Hill: Townfall will appear during Gamescom Opening Night Live, where the game will receive a brand new trailer. The showcase will take place on August 25 as part of the event that traditionally opens gamescom before the exhibition begins. Opening Night Live is scheduled for August 25, while gamescom […]
Unity has officially unveiled a new version of its game engine — Unity 7. The developers promise faster workflows, a more open ecosystem, improved graphics, and a concept of "smart monetization." Early beta testing for the update will begin in December 2026, with the full release scheduled for early 2027. Upgrading to Unity 7 will […]
According to estimates from Alinea Analytics, Palworld has now sold more than 30.5 million copies worldwide, generating approximately $700 million in revenue. Steam accounts for the vast majority of sales, contributing around 86% of all copies sold. Since the launch of version 1.0, the game has sold nearly 1.5 million additional copies on Steam, bringing […]
A massive S-tier esports tournament, the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026, organized by Moonton, the Esports Foundation, and the ESL FACEIT Group, is currently underway in Paris. The competition, featuring a total prize pool of $3,025,000, will run until August 1. All key stages of the tournament are being hosted at the Paris Expo Porte […]
