18.07.2026
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 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, […]

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18.07.2026
METRO 2039 Will Make Its First Public Appearance at Gamescom 2026

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 […]

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18.07.2026
Fortnite Guide: Where to Find the Mythic Mighty Impact Sniper Rifle

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 […]

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18.07.2026
Nintendo Reveals Updated Switch Joy Con With User Replaceable Battery Design

Nintendo has officially unveiled an updated version of the original Nintendo Switch Joy Con controllers, introducing a small but meaningful hardware revision. Despite the redesign, the controllers will function the same as previous models. Joy Con controllers have been a core part of the Nintendo Switch ecosystem since the console launched in 2017. Their compact […]

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18.07.2026
GSC Game World opens new Closed Beta for Zone Kit narrative tools

GSC Game World has announced a new wave of applications for the Zone Kit Closed Beta, giving modders early access to the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl modding toolkit. This testing phase focuses on narrative creation, introducing new tools for quest scripting, audio, and localization that can be used together to build complete story […]

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18.07.2026
The Round of 16 of the qualifiers for the Ukraine national EA FC team kicks off today!

Starting today, the country's best esports football players begin a fierce battle on the live broadcasts. The ultimate goal is 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 Ukrainian League), which serves as the main […]

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18.07.2026
NAVI in the Grand Final of MLBB Women's International 2026

The Natus Vincere women's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team has advanced to the decisive stage of the international MWI 2026 tournament. NAVI's path to the final began with difficulties in the group stage, where the team lost to Galaxy Phoenix (0-2) and dropped to the lower bracket quarterfinals. However, the squad managed to bounce back, […]

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18.07.2026
Guide: How to Get the Mythic Vini Jr. Sprite in Fortnite

With the release of update 41.20, Fortnite has introduced a Mythic Sprite for the star Brazilian winger Vini Jr., complementing his Icon Series skin. This companion is designed for an aggressive, close-range playstyle, as it transforms the player's slide into a weapon and boosts weapon handling after knocking enemies over. Under normal conditions, sliding into […]

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18.07.2026
Bethesda Announces Fallout 5, Nemesis Disbands Dota 2 Roster, Saudi Arabia to Buy Electronic Arts – News Digest for July 17

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 17, 2026, for Players readers. Bethesda announces Fallout 5 Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has shared a new message with the community, outlining the studio's long-term development strategy. While The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda's primary focus, Fallout 5 has officially entered the pre-production phase. […]

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17.07.2026
The Largest Buyout in History: Saudi Arabia Set to Win EU Approval for Electronic Arts Acquisition

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF, as part of an investor group, is close to securing European Union approval for its acquisition of video game developer Electronic Arts (EA). Reuters reported the development, citing people familiar with the matter. The $55 billion deal is set to become the largest leveraged buyout (LBO) in history. In […]

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17.07.2026
Electronic Arts executive urges developers to embrace in-game advertising

Electronic Arts Vice President of Advertising and Sponsorships Alex Dao has said that game developers should treat in-game advertising as an essential part of the game development process. The proposal comes as the gaming industry continues to undergo significant changes, including the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, the gradual shift away from physical game releases […]

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17.07.2026
StarSeries Fall 2026 Closed Qualifier Roster Announced

The organizers of StarSeries Fall 2026 have revealed the complete list of teams receiving direct invitations to the closed qualifiers. The battle for slots at the LAN finals will take place across three key regions: Europe, North America, and South America. Slots for the main stage are distributed unevenly; the European division has the largest […]

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17.07.2026
Bethesda announces Fallout 5

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has shared a new message with the community, outlining the studio's long-term development strategy. While The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda's primary focus, Fallout 5 has officially entered the pre-production phase. The announcement comes amid large-scale layoffs at parent company Xbox. Both The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 […]

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