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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05.08.2026
Classic Call of Duty Black Ops games outsold every new PlayStation release in July

The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have become an unexpected commercial success. According to Alinea Analytics, the classic shooters from Activision and Treyarch outsold every new game released on PlayStation during July. These are not remakes or remasters. Instead, both titles […]

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05.08.2026
Diablo IV Could Launch on Nintendo Switch 2 as Early as September

According to well known leaker billbil-kun, Diablo IV could arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in mid September 2026. The current release window points to either September 15 or September 18 as the most likely launch dates. The information comes from Dealabs insider billbil-kun, who has built a strong reputation for accurately revealing upcoming gaming announcements. […]

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05.08.2026
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 game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends showed the best growth dynamics compared to last year. The MLBB Mid-Season Cup, which concluded on August 1 with Team Spirit's […]

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05.08.2026
Which Sprites Can You Find in Fortnite Reload

Sprites have arrived in Fortnite Reload with the Springfield Reloaded map, giving players a new collectible to hunt for during matches. If you've spotted opponents carrying a Sprite or managed to find the John Wick Sprite yourself, here's what is currently available in the mode. Which Sprites Are Available At the moment, the only Sprite […]

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05.08.2026
Agefield High: Rock the School, a Spiritual Successor to Bully, is Set for Release

In August 2026, the video game industry will welcome Agefield High: Rock the School, a project positioned as a spiritual successor to Rockstar Games' cult classic, Bully. Since an official sequel from the original developers was never released, the new game aims to satisfy fans' expectations and fill this niche. The game is set in […]

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05.08.2026
EA Reportedly Preparing Major Layoffs After Going Private

Electronic Arts has officially become a private company following its acquisition by the Consortium, a group backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake. Shortly after the deal closed, reports revealed that EA is planning to reduce annual expenses by $700 million. The acquisition was first announced in […]

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05.08.2026
Former EA Employee Reveals Details of Troubled Development of The Grounds Mode in FC 27

The Grounds is the biggest new feature in EA Sports FC 27, offering an open world for the first time in the history of the studio's football simulators. Despite the enthusiasm of the gaming community, former company employee Renzo Barraza (known as DaaGlitcher) has sharply criticized the development process of this mode. In his recent […]

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05.08.2026
Riot Games Announces Details for League of Legends Patch 26.16: Focus on Systemic Changes and the Return of Marksmen

The developers of League of Legends have presented a preview of update 26.16. This time, the patch will feature a limited number of direct champion changes, with the main emphasis placed on large-scale adjustments to gameplay systems. The primary goal of the update is to reshape the current meta, paying special attention to the bot […]

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05.08.2026
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island — The Game That Saved 2D Platformers and Forever Changed Nintendo

On August 5, 1995, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island was released in Japan for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. At first glance, it was just another game in the Mario universe, but in reality, Nintendo created a project that overturned conventional ideas about platformers. It not only gave Yoshi his own story, but also […]

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