Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has announced that the celebration of Sonic's 35th anniversary will bring even more surprises to fans. Although no major game announcements have been made so far, the developers are working on projects designed to encompass the series' entire history and satisfy fans from all eras. So far, as part of […]

During the release of the "Lord of Hatred" expansion, the new Warlock class turned out to be unexpectedly weak compared to other heroes, including the second new class—the Paladin. While other classes with their updated skill trees easily breezed through the game's content, Warlocks suffered from low damage and clunky mechanics. The necessity to stand […]

On August 7, Dead Cells celebrates the eighth anniversary of its official release. Here is a look at how Motion Twin created one of the best indie games of the decade, how it reshaped the roguelite genre, and why it is still considered a benchmark today. On August 7, 2018, French studio Motion Twin released […]

On August 7, 2009, Paradox Interactive released Hearts of Iron III — one of the most ambitious and large-scale grand strategy games in video game history. It allowed players to take charge of nearly any nation on the eve of and during World War II, exercising total control over its politics, economy, industry, diplomacy, and […]

The reigning three-time League of Legends world champions, the T1 organization, are stepping into the music industry. Together with Spotify Korea, they have announced T1 STARS — a K-Pop-style project featuring five players from the current roster: Doran, Oner, Faker, Peyz, and Keria. Preparations for the debut began on August 4, when Spotify Korea released […]

Ukrainian game dev continues to pleasantly surprise. If you are looking for a new dose of adrenaline for co-op nights, Dust Vein is worth paying attention to. This is a new project by a Ukrainian solo developer that already has a Steam page. The game will feature intriguing lore, unique mechanics, and genuine psychological pressure. […]

The Japan Sport Council has announced the launch of a specialized research facility, the HPSC Esports Lab, located at the Ajinomoto National Training Center. The project is designed to bring sports medicine and data analysis to boost the competitiveness of Japanese professional players on the international stage. The facility will operate in close integration with […]

The premier esports award, the Esports Awards, has selected Miami, Florida, as the host city for this year's ceremony, which will take place in November. The event will be held in the city for the first time, relocating from Las Vegas, where the 2025 edition took place. The awards are organized in partnership with the […]

The release of the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise — Modern Warfare 4 — is officially scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026. The project will mark a return to the Modern Warfare universe after two years of Black Ops releases. However, this time Activision and Microsoft have decided to change their approach […]

The International Association Football Federation has announced the creation of the FIFAe Storytelling Fund initiative — a financial support program for esports organizations, national associations, and content creators within the eFootball and Rocket League disciplines. The main goal of the fund is to encourage coverage of the ecosystem through authentic narrative-driven content, ranging from the […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for August 6, 2026, for Players readers. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]