16.07.2026
United Kingdom's Esports Nations Cup Qualifier Roster Announced

The Europe West qualifier for the prestigious Esports Nations Cup will take place from July 17 to 19. The United Kingdom has officially revealed its roster to compete in the tournament. United Kingdom Roster: Four slots at the main event of the Esports Nations Cup will be on offer during this qualifier. In addition to […]

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16.07.2026
A Big Day for Call of Duty: The CDL Champs 2026 Season Finale Kicks Off in Las Vegas Today

Today, July 16, the most anticipated esports event of the year in Call of Duty—CDL Champs 2026—begins in Las Vegas, Nevada. The top eight teams from the regular season will clash in a fierce battle for the championship trophy, while the bottom four squads of the league have been left behind and will have to […]

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16.07.2026
Stage 1 of the Rainbow Six Europe MENA League 2026 Has Concluded: Esports World Cup Participants Determined

The competition within the Rainbow Six Europe MENA League 2026 - Stage 1 has come to an end. Following the results of the league's first stage, the teams distributed the prize pool, earned their first ranking points in the global standings, and determined the four regional representatives who will compete at the upcoming Esports World […]

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16.07.2026
Steve Allison Leaves Epic Games: Former Epic Games Store Exec to Lead Saber Interactive's Business Division

Steve Allison, who served as Vice President at Epic Games and was directly responsible for the creation and successful launch of the Epic Games Store digital marketplace, has officially left the company. The next step in his career will be transitioning to Saber Interactive, where he has been appointed Chief Business Officer. During his time […]

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16.07.2026
France Bans Esports Betting, VALORANT Update 13.01, Filming Begins on "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" — News Digest for July 15

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 15, 2026, for Players readers. France officially bans esports betting The French government has officially introduced a nationwide ban on betting on esports competitions. The decision was adopted at the national level as part of broader efforts to regulate the gambling market and protect consumers. As […]

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15.07.2026
How to Earn Lucky Escape Skill in Forza Horizon 6

If you've spent enough time driving around the open world in Forza Horizon 6, you've probably earned the Lucky Escape skill without even noticing. However, daily challenges require you to trigger it intentionally. The Get Lucky challenge, for example, asks players to earn a Lucky Escape while driving any car from the 2010s. How to […]

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15.07.2026
Sony Confirms Seven New PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games Arriving on July 21

Sony has officially revealed the next wave of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers on July 21. The upcoming lineup features seven titles, including the open world adventure Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the samurai action RPG Rise of the Ronin, and the fan favorite zombie game Dying Light, originally released in 2013. […]

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15.07.2026
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Introduces the Dynamic Kill Block Multiplayer Mode

Activision has unveiled the first teaser for Kill Block, a brand new multiplayer mode coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Players will get their first chance to experience it during Fanatics Fest in New York from July 16 through July 19, where Infinity Ward is also expected to reveal full gameplay. The centerpiece […]

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15.07.2026
The Blood of Dawnwalker Goes Gold Ahead of Its September 3 Release

Rebel Wolves has announced that The Blood of Dawnwalker has officially gone gold, confirming that the game's core development is complete and its launch will not be delayed. The studio will now focus on polishing the experience and preparing the day one update before release. «The Blood of Dawnwalker has gone gold! Vale Sangora awaits» […]

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15.07.2026
PlayTime's Official Statement Following Disqualification from Esports World Cup 2026

The esports organization PT Sports has released its official stance following the high-profile scandal and the team's removal from the Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament. The club's management fully condemned any manipulation of match results and declared they had no involvement in the potential violations. The organization's management emphasized that they were unaware […]

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15.07.2026
The Real S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Soldiers of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade Showcase Their Service in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone

Soldiers of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who are currently carrying out combat missions in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, have filmed a symbolic video comparing the virtual universe of the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 with their real-world service. The video was published by the MK Foundation charity. The footage draws […]

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15.07.2026
Chinese Courts allow inheritance of game accounts and virtual items: digital ownership precedent set

While debates regarding digital ownership between users and publishers continue in the West, a precedent has formed in China allowing heirs to gain access to game accounts, in-game purchases, and other digital assets of deceased relatives. This was shared by Reddit user u/Slawrfp, whose wife is a Chinese lawyer and certified translator, summarizing several successful […]

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15.07.2026
The Halfway Mark of the Ukrainian Qualification for the Esports Nations Cup 2026: Key Matchups Determined

The first day of intense competition in the national qualifiers for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 has concluded. Out of the 49 teams that began their journey in the qualifiers, only the 16 strongest rosters remain. During the first game day, 33 matches were played, weeding out the majority of contenders vying for a spot […]

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