09.09.2026
LEGO announces a new The Legend of Zelda set featuring Link and Epona

LEGO and Nintendo have announced a new building set based on The Legend of Zelda. Officially titled The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: Link & Epona, the set recreates adult Link riding his trusted horse Epona from the classic Ocarina of Time. The set is scheduled to launch in spring 2027 and will include […]

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09.09.2026
Major Steam leak reveals achievements for unannounced games and details about Kingdom Hearts 4 and Persona 6

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 […]

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09.09.2026
Rebel Wolves is already preparing a sequel to The Blood of Dawnwalker and plans to build a major vampire franchise

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 […]

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09.09.2026
Rob Nelson Reveals New GTA VI Details: Realistic NPCs, Dynamic Chases and More

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 […]

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09.09.2026
PUBG Will Feature More Close-Quarters Combat Options

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 […]

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09.09.2026
From a Loss-Making Team to a $64 Million Business: How T1 Reshaped the Esports Financial Model

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 […]

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09.09.2026
Blizzard Releases Starlight Champion Skins to Crowdfund Overwatch World Cup 2026 Prize Pool

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 […]

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09.09.2026
Riot Games Announces VCT 2027 Open Qualification Details: Schedule, Format, and Roster Requirements

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. […]

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09.09.2026
Crash Bandicoot — 30 Years of a PlayStation Legend

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 […]

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09.09.2026
Emmanuel Macron announced an international video game festival in France

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 […]

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09.09.2026
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 — why this game still has a place in video game history, Riot Games announces Project Blender 2026 tournament, Minecraft is getting the Wilderness Bound update — News Digest for September 8

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 […]

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08.09.2026
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake launches November 5 on Switch 2

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 […]

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08.09.2026
Nintendo Reveals the Official Title of The Legend of Zelda Movie

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 […]

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