Esports organization HEROIC has announced changes to its Counter-Strike 2 roster. Yasin "xfl0ud" Koç and Simon "yxngstxr" Boije have been moved out of the active lineup. The roster moves are part of a broader restructuring of the team. xfl0ud spent a year and a half with HEROIC. His time with the organization was previously interrupted […]

VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 3 has concluded, with three spots for the VCT EMEA: Stage 2 Play-Ins on the line. Enterprise Esports, REBORN, and Joblife secured qualification for the VCT EMEA: Stage 2 Play-Ins. The remaining teams from Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 3 have advanced to the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), where one final […]

Turkish esports organization FUT has officially announced that Laurențiu "lauNX" Țârlea has been moved to the team's inactive roster. The announcement was made on the club's social media channels. According to reports, lauNX is expected to continue his career with HEROIC. As part of the potential deal, FUT is reportedly set to receive Yasin "xfl0ud" […]

The organizers of the Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament have unveiled the trophy that will be awarded to the champions. The trophy features a Russian-language inscription: "Nothing is guaranteed, everything is earned." EWC 2026 Dota 2 takes place from July 7 to July 12 in Paris, France. The tournament features a $2 million […]

Following Xbox's major restructuring, Compulsion Games has officially confirmed that it will become an independent studio once again. As part of the transition, the developer will retain ownership of Contrast, We Happy Few, and the award-winning South of Midnight. In its statement, the studio thanked Xbox for years of support and collaboration. «Today, we're sharing […]

Following Xbox's major restructuring announcement, Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio surprised fans by asking Xbox CEO Asha Sharma how much it would cost to buy the studio. Replying to Sharma's post on X outlining the company's upcoming changes and Arkane's uncertain future, Colantonio simply wrote, "How much?" before adding that he was "asking for a friend" […]

Tencent has filed a new trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for Honor of Kings: Ace. While little is currently known about the project, the registration documents indicate that it will be a PC game with a strong esports focus. The move marks a significant strategic shift for the Honor of […]

The developers of PUBG: Battlegrounds will host PUBG Global Series 2026 Circuit 3 and Circuit 4 in Shanghai, China. This was reported by blogger Patryk, citing his sources within the professional player community. The three tournaments that make up PGS 2026 Circuit 3 will take place from August 5 to August 23, while Circuit 4 […]

We've rounded up the top esports matches taking place on July 7. VALORANT The group stage of VALORANT at Esports World Cup 2026 comes to an end. The final two decisive matches for Groups C and D will determine the remaining playoff spots. Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The highly anticipated Dota 2 at Esports World […]

We have prepared a roundup of the top news stories for Players on July 6, 2026. HLTV: HEROIC in Talks to Sign MartinezSa Nintendo to Update Switch 2 Consoles for the European Market Due to New Battery Regulations Xbox to Lay Off 3,200 Employees Valve Co-Founder Building a Research Vessel Worth Over $800 Million Norwegians […]

Xbox has officially unveiled its long-term plans for Bethesda and ZeniMax as part of a major restructuring of its gaming division. The company confirmed that Double Fine and Compulsion Games will become independent studios, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have been sold, with development of Senua and State of Decay 3 continuing to receive […]

Former Xbox head Phil Spencer built much of the company's long term strategy around Xbox Game Pass. The idea was that acquiring major game studios and launching their titles in the subscription service on day one would significantly increase the subscriber base and drive steady business growth. However, those expectations have not been met. During […]

Only three days remain until the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, even though the embargo on gameplay videos is still in effect. Despite that, the YouTube channel Skill Games has published nearly four hours of gameplay from the ambitious remake of the beloved 2013 pirate adventure. The footage was captured on PS5 Pro […]