06.08.2026
The first-ever EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026 Mid-Season Playoffs kicks off in Bangkok

The first-ever EA Sports FC Pro Mobile 2026 Mid-Season Playoffs esports tournament has kicked off, taking place in an offline format in Bangkok, Thailand. The competition is held at Kantana Studio from August 6 to 9, 2026. This A-Tier tournament for the mobile game EA SPORTS FC Mobile is organized by EA. The championship features […]

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06.08.2026
Rockstar Announces Extended Look at GTA 6: Premiere to Take Place This Month

After a prolonged period of silence, Rockstar has officially confirmed the release of new video footage dedicated to Grand Theft Auto VI. The highly anticipated extended look at the game (the third trailer) will be released on August 27, 2026. The broadcast of the new material will take place in two stages. The initial premiere […]

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06.08.2026
Fantasy Extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter Surpasses One Million Players

Bellring Games and publisher Skystone Games continue to expand the audience of Mistfall Hunter following its late July launch. Instead of a traditional extraction shooter, the developers introduced a dark fantasy action RPG inspired by the style of Dark Souls. The studio describes the project as a Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG. Players can explore the […]

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06.08.2026
Ukraine's gaming industry will be represented in two dedicated areas at gamescom 2026

Ukraine's gaming industry will once again take part in gamescom, marking its fourth consecutive appearance at the world's largest gaming exhibition. This year, the country will be represented across two dedicated areas. The Games from Ukraine pavilion will operate in the B2B section, featuring projects and services from GSC Game World, Flexus, Mobihunter, Mind Studios […]

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06.08.2026
THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 kicks off tomorrow at 10:00 PM Kyiv time

THQ Nordic will host its annual THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 on August 7, with the broadcast beginning at 10:00 PM Kyiv time. A pre show will start at 9:45 PM, and the entire event will be streamed live on YouTube. The presentation will feature updates on several upcoming titles, including Wreckfest 2, Way of […]

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06.08.2026
A Paradigm Shift in Esports: The Fighting Game Community Abandons Strict "Gatekeeping"

The fighting game community has historically been known for its high barrier to entry and exclusivity, demanding that players perfectly execute extremely complex combos. However, modern development trends and shifts within the community itself signal a new era: fighting games do not necessarily have to be technically overloaded to remain deep and high-quality esports disciplines. […]

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06.08.2026
AI Makes Major Blunders in Esports World Cup Advertisement in Paris

Ahead of the start of the Rocket League competitions at the Esports World Cup, scheduled to begin on August 8, a controversial advertising billboard appeared in the Paris Metro. On the poster, created with the assistance of artificial intelligence, former World Champion Alexis "zen" Bernier was mistakenly pictured wearing a Team Liquid jersey. This incident […]

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06.08.2026
40 Years of Metroid: The Game That Founded the Metroidvania Genre and Forever Changed Video Game History

On August 6, 1986, Metroid was released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System — a game that forever changed the perception of action-adventure games. At first glance, it looked like just another platformer for the Nintendo console, but in reality, it offered a completely different experience. Instead of traditional levels with a clear beginning […]

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06.08.2026
EA FC 27 Leak: Scanning Own Faces to Return to the Game for the First Time in 10 Years

In the upcoming football simulator EA FC 27, players will once again be able to scan their own faces and transfer them into the game. The official release of the project is scheduled for September 18, and the developers have already confirmed a number of innovations — in particular, a card grading system in Ultimate […]

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06.08.2026
Esports and Calories: Scientists Reveal How Much Energy Gamers Actually Burn

Competitive video games often cause an accelerated heart rate, sweaty palms, and a feeling of complete exhaustion. However, a systematic review of scientific studies proves that physical energy expenditure during gameplay increases only minimally, and fatigue is the result of intense emotional and mental strain rather than actual physical exertion. Total energy expenditure while playing […]

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06.08.2026
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Kicks Off in Paris

From August 6 to 16, 2026, the international PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 tournament will take place in Paris at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles arena. The mid-season event in Squads TPP mode is organized by KRAFTON, Level Infinite, and the Esports Foundation. The competition was originally planned to be held in Riyadh, but […]

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06.08.2026
Fortnite x Bleach Crossover Wave 2 Launches August 7: Character and Cosmetic Item Details

Epic Games has officially confirmed the release of the second wave of the Fortnite collaboration with the popular anime franchise Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. The new content will appear in the Item Shop on the night of August 7 at 3:00 AM Kyiv time and will be available for purchase for a limited time. The […]

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06.08.2026
MLBB Leads Viewership at EWC 2026, EA Comes Under Control of Saudi Consortium, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island Turns 31 — News Digest for August 5

We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 5, 2026, for Players readers. MLBB Retains Viewership Lead at EWC 2026, While League of Legends Demonstrates Record Growth Following the first four weeks of the Esports World Cup 2026, clear leaders in viewership have emerged. Although the absolute top spot remains with the mobile […]

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