A massive Steam leak has reportedly exposed achievement lists for a large number of upcoming games. The leak includes at least 15 projects that have yet to be officially announced, alongside major titles such as Kingdom Hearts IV, Persona 6, Fable and Gears of War: E-Day. The information surfaced through Exophase, a website dedicated to […]
Polish studio Rebel Wolves, founded by former CD Projekt RED developers, has already begun work on the next game set in The Blood of Dawnwalker universe. The team previously hinted that its debut title would serve as the foundation for a much larger franchise. At the beginning of June, during Summer Game Fest 2026, the […]
Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be one of Rockstar’s most detailed and realistic games. Rob Nelson, co-head of Rockstar North and one of the people directly leading the project, has shared another batch of details about the ambitious title. Some of these features have already appeared in previews, but they now have […]
The developers of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS continue to expand close-quarters combat capabilities. Update 43.1 introduces a new Kick mechanic to the game, adding more options for interacting with enemies and the environment. The new mechanic is available across all game modes. Unlike standard melee attacks, the kick features a stronger knockback effect and can also be […]
Esports organization T1 has successfully transformed from a loss-making marketing division into a profitable company, growing its annual revenue from $1 million in 2019 to $64 million last year. This transition began in 2019 through a partnership with the American company Comcast Spectacor, which turned the team from an SK Telecom advertising tool into an […]
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the release of a new line of legendary esports skins, Starlight Champion, in Overwatch 2. A portion of the sales revenue from these items will go toward boosting the prize pool for the Overwatch World Cup 2026 tournament, taking place September 12–13 as part of BlizzCon. The new set features light […]
Open Qualifiers for the VCT 2027 VALORANT season kick off in November. Riot Games' updated competition structure will grant amateur and independent teams a direct path to international events such as Kickoff, Masters, Champions, and the new VCT Cups. The official free agency window opens on November 2, marking the start of active roster building. […]
On September 9, 1996, Crash Bandicoot was released on the first PlayStation — a game that not only gave Sony one of the most famous characters of the era, but also helped define what a 3D platformer could be at a time when the industry was only beginning to learn how to work with the […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the creation of a new international festival dedicated to video games. He stated this on September 7 during the Sommet Lumière in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, where France and South Korea held a joint summit focused on cultural and creative industries. "Since video games are part of our culture, we will create […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 8, 2026, for Players readers. Neymar has played more than 11 000 hours of Counter-Strike Brazilian footballer Neymar has turned out to be just as dedicated a gamer as he is a professional athlete. A screenshot of his Steam account, published by the Brazilian Flow Games podcast, shows […]
Nintendo held a presentation celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, with most of the event dedicated to the remake of Ocarina of Time. The original game was released in 1997 and still sits at the top of Metacritic’s list of the highest-rated games in history. Series producer Eiji Aonuma announced that the […]
Nintendo’s 40th anniversary presentation for The Legend of Zelda focused mainly on the Ocarina of Time remake, but the company also shared a small update on the upcoming movie adaptation. The film will tell a completely new story unrelated to any of the games in the series. We now know the movie’s official title, and […]
Mojang has revealed the name and details of Minecraft's third Game Drop of 2026, officially titled Wilderness Bound. The update will introduce the new Dappled Forest biome, featuring tall Poplar trees with red, orange, and yellow foliage, as well as Red Shrubs and Shelf Mushrooms that can be used for parkour. Players will also discover […]
