The Ukrainians from B8 pulled off one of the biggest sensations of the Esports World Cup 2026 in CS2. In the match for a playoff spot, the team defeated one of the tournament favorites — Vitality — with a score of 2-1. After a loss on Mirage, the Ukrainians turned the series around on Inferno, […]
Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 14, 2026, for its readers. James Banks expects a strong performance from NAVI at EWC 2026 after skipping BLAST Bounty Famous esports host and commentator James Banks shared his expectations for NAVI’s performance at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Counter-Strike 2. B1ad3 on NAVI Behind […]
Riot Games has officially confirmed that the LEC XPO festival will return during the 2026 LEC Summer Finals. The event will take place on September 19 and 20 in Nice, offering League of Legends fans two days of entertainment, as well as a free open-air watch party. The Jardin Albert 1er park has been chosen […]
On August 14, 2020, Czech studio Wube Software brought version 1.0 of its game Factorio out of Early Access. What once began as a modest crowdfunded indie project quickly evolved into a foundational pillar of the automation and base-management genre. Six years after its full release, this game categorically refuses to lose relevance. Its peak […]
The Spanish esports organization Team Heretics secured an important victory against NAVI, guaranteeing their spot in the next round of the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Play-Ins. Now, the team is only two wins away from reaching the playoffs. Following a tense series, team player Enes "RieNs" Ecirli, who has remained one of the most consistent […]
Today, August 14, the group stage of the Counter-Strike 2 tournament continues at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris. After two matchdays, the first playoff participants have already been determined, and the third day will be crucial for teams striving to take the next step toward the main stage of the competition. Particular attention […]
In its latest eFootball Connect video, Konami announced the details of the upcoming v6.0.0 update. The new season will bring a number of gameplay innovations, fresh campaigns, and expanded content to the game. The official release of the update is scheduled for August 13, 2026, with extensive server maintenance starting a day earlier on August […]
Natus Vincere's CS2 roster successfully returned to the competitive scene, defeating 3DMAX with a score of 13-9 in the opening stage of the Esports World Cup 2026. This was the team's first official game since being eliminated from the IEM Cologne Major. In a comprehensive interview with HLTV, the team's head coach Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy […]
Following a defeat to GIANTX during the latest LEC Summer Split weekend, Shifters find themselves in a delicate position, starting the season with a 0-3 record. Roster newcomer, French support player Paul “Stend” Lardin, gave a candid interview sharing his frustration over the rocky start and assessing the team's chances of reaching the playoffs. According […]
2K has laid its cards on the table and officially announced Mafia: The Omertà Collection. This massive new bundle unites all four games of the cult classic crime franchise into one comprehensive package. The collection is scheduled to release on August 14. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. […]
Famous esports host and commentator James Banks shared his expectations for NAVI’s performance at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Counter-Strike 2. In his post on X, Banks noted that he is interested to see what NAVI will be capable of at this tournament. According to him, the team skipped BLAST Bounty and got the […]
Team Vitality continues its climb up the 2026 LEC Summer Season standings, securing their third consecutive win. After a tough start in Paris, the team defeated Team Heretics and SK Gaming, solidifying their hold on third place with a 3-2 record. Ahead lies a serious challenge in the form of GIANTX. In an exclusive interview, […]
Players has prepared a digest of the main news for August 13, 2026, for its readers. Esports World Cup Sensation: JiJieHao Defeat Spirit in Opening BO1 Series The series of upsets in best-of-one matches at the Esports World Cup continues. In Group A, JiJieHao pulled off a massive upset by defeating Team Spirit with a score […]
