17.05.2026
NAVI Finish DreamLeague Season 29 Group Stage with Only One Defeat

NAVI have completed their run in the group stage of DreamLeague Season 29 in Dota 2. Their final match was played against Xtreme Gaming, where the team secured a confident 2:0 victory. Overall, Natus Vincere played seven matches in Group B and suffered only one loss — against PV (0:2). The team also claimed victories […]

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17.05.2026
Tokyo to Host the Brawl Stars World Finals 2026

Supercell and BLAST have officially announced the location, dates, and key details for the highly anticipated Brawl Stars World Finals 2026. This year, the culmination of the esports season will take place in Japan’s capital city — Tokyo. The championship will be held from November 20 to November 22, 2026. The World Finals will feature […]

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17.05.2026
Main Events of the Upcoming Week: DreamLeague S29 Finals, Rocket League Major, and the Start of CS Asia Championships 2026

Another exciting esports week is ahead. From May 18 to May 24, fans can look forward to intense matches across multiple tournaments, as well as fresh content from Players. We have gathered the key highlights so you do not miss any important events. Our attention will be focused on: In addition, the competition will continue […]

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17.05.2026
Filming for “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” Officially Wraps Up — Metal Sonic Revealed

The Sonic the Hedgehog film series has successfully revived the popularity of Sega’s iconic gaming franchise. The fourth installment, titled “Sonic the Hedgehog 4,” is scheduled for release in 2027, and its filming process has now officially concluded. Director Jeff Fowler announced the end of production on May 15 through his X account. The filmmaker […]

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17.05.2026
The Witcher 2 celebrates its 15th anniversary

Today marks 15 years since the release of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, the iconic RPG that became a major milestone for the series about Geralt of Rivia. Released on May 17, 2011, the game pushed the franchise forward with a darker narrative, political intrigue, branching storylines, and choices that carried serious consequences throughout […]

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17.05.2026
Rumors Suggest When The First The Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer Could Be Released

Fans of The Legend of Zelda are still waiting for the first official footage from Nintendo and Sony’s upcoming live action adaptation. With the movie’s release getting closer, some believe the debut trailer could arrive this summer. Very little has been officially revealed about the film so far. Audiences have only seen the cast announcement, […]

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17.05.2026
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 artbook is getting a third reprint this year

MAL'OPUS has announced another reprint of the artbook “The World of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.” This marks the third print run since the beginning of the year, showing just how strong the demand for the release remains. The artbook is currently available on the publisher’s website at a discounted price, while the new batch […]

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17.05.2026
Original Doom Soundtrack Added to the U.S. Library of Congress

The soundtrack of the original 1993 Doom game, composed by Bobby Prince, has officially been added to the National Recording Registry of the U.S. Library of Congress. The music became part of the “Class of 2026,” cementing its status as one of the most culturally significant works in video game history. This year, Doom was […]

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17.05.2026
Brawl Stars Championship 2026: Brawl Cup Playoff Bracket Confirmed

The group stage of the prestigious LAN tournament Brawl Stars Championship 2026: Brawl Cup has concluded in Berlin. As a result, the top eight teams have secured their spots in the playoffs, which will take place today on the stage of the Uber Eats Music Hall. The group stage was played in a Single Round-Robin […]

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17.05.2026
NAVI Reach DreamLeague S29 Playoffs, eFootball Leaves Russia and Belarus — News Digest for May 16

We have prepared a digest of the main gaming and esports news for Players readers for May 16, 2026. NAVI Secure a Spot in the DreamLeague Season 29 Playoffs eFootball Fully Ceases Operations in Russia and Belarus Forza Horizon 6 Sets a New Franchise Record for Player Numbers Before Full Release

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