The European Union is reportedly preparing to officially approve the acquisition of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The decision is expected by the end of July, bringing the nearly year long approval process close to its conclusion. According to reports, the European Commission is set to complete its review under the Foreign […]

Frustration with Game Pass is reportedly growing inside Xbox, with some employees and executives believing the subscription service has become harmful not only for the company but for the gaming industry as a whole. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier shared these claims during a recent episode of the Triple Click podcast. According to Schreier, Xbox head […]

A signature leather jacket worn by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has become one of the most expensive pieces of clothing ever sold at auction. The item fetched $960,000 at Sotheby's after 65 bids from 45 collectors, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of $40,000 to $60,000. While a new Tom Ford leather jacket typically retails for […]

On July 19, 2001, Final Fantasy X—the tenth numbered installment of the legendary JRPG series by Square—was released in Japan. The game was not only the franchise's debut on the PlayStation 2 but also one of the most important projects in Final Fantasy history, shaping the further development of the series for many years to […]

The excitement is heating up! Today, the next group of the country's top eight cyber football players enters the fierce battle. The main goal remains unchanged — to defend the blue-and-yellow colors on the international stage, specifically at UEFA eEURO 2026! The qualifiers are organized by the UAF (Ukrainian Association of Football) and ESUL (Esports […]

The large-scale offline competition for the mobile battle royale Free Fire, held as part of the prestigious Esports World Cup 2026 festival, has concluded in Paris. The event was co-organized by Garena and the Esports Foundation. This year, for the first time in the history of the series, the championship gathered 24 of the world's […]

The upcoming feature film adaptation of the iconic Call of Duty franchise will be set in the Modern Warfare universe. The information, along with the film's official release date, has been confirmed by director and co-writer Peter Berg. Berg shared the details during the "Call of Duty in Culture" panel at Fanatics Fest in New […]

The upcoming God of War video game adaptation series has encountered major changes in its production process. The lead actor playing Kratos, American actor Ryan Hurst, suffered a severe injury—a torn bicep—while performing a stunt on the filming set in Vancouver. The actor has already undergone surgery, but the incident has forced a pause in […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 18, 2026, for Players readers. Dear Passengers Breaks 1 Million Wishlists and Enters Steam's Top 25 Most Wishlisted Games Ukrainian developer Flexus Games has announced that Dear Passengers surpassed 1 million Steam wishlists in less than two days. The milestone propelled the co-op title […]

As part of the large-scale esports festival Esports World Cup, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup 2026 tournament will take place.The Wild Card stage concluded on July 4, with Team Falcons securing the final slot in the main event. The champion of the tournament will take home $1,000,000 in prize money, while their […]

Ukrainian developer Flexus Games has announced that Dear Passengers surpassed 1 million Steam wishlists in less than two days. The milestone propelled the co-op title into the Top 25 most wishlisted games on the platform. According to the studio, the achievement came without spending money on marketing, paid creators, or advertising. «In just two days, […]

4A Games has officially confirmed that METRO 2039 will be featured at Gamescom 2026. The game is set to appear during Opening Night Live on August 20, while attendees will have the chance to play the FPS demo at the studio's booth from August 26 through August 30. The developer shared the following message with […]

The Hot Bat Summer event has introduced several new additions to Fortnite, including DC-themed content, Batman's Beach Buggy, and an exclusive Mythic sniper rifle. Unlike most Mythic weapons, this one isn't tied to a boss encounter. Here's everything you need to know about getting it. How to Unlock the Mythic Mighty Impact Sniper Rifle The […]