26.07.2026
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition's Baltic Powers DLC launches on September 10

World's Edge and Forgotten Empires have officially revived the previously canceled Baltic Powers expansion for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. The DLC is now scheduled to launch on September 10, 2026, for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The expansion introduces two new civilizations. The Poles focus on a strong economy and powerful […]

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26.07.2026
Tomb Raider: Catalyst officially delayed to 2028

Tomb Raider: Catalyst, announced in December 2025, will no longer launch in 2027. Amazon Games CEO Jeffrey Gattis confirmed during an interview with The Game Business that the game has been pushed back to 2028. The delay follows Amazon and Crystal Dynamics' earlier decision to move Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis to February 12, 2027. […]

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26.07.2026
Rumor: Nintendo Is Preparing a The Legend of Zelda Themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller

Nintendo has yet to reveal any details about the rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which is expected to launch later this year. However, the game could be accompanied by a new lineup of themed hardware. According to insider Shpeshal Nick, Nintendo is developing a special Switch 2 console and Pro Controller […]

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25.07.2026
The Playoff Stage Kicks Off at the FC Pro 26 World Championship in Paris

Today at 19:00 EEST, the playoff stage officially began at the FC Pro 26 World Championship. The championship itself, which is the third world championship under the EA Sports FC banner and part of the Esports World Cup, started back on July 22 and gathered the strongest players competing for a prize pool of $1,045,000 […]

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25.07.2026
Next Kratos-Led God of War Game Will Release After Laufey and Directly Continue Her Story

Santa Monica Studio creative director Cory Barlog officially confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that the next God of War game, which will once again feature Kratos as the main protagonist, will be released after God of War Laufey. The new project will be directly connected to Laufey's story. There are currently no details regarding […]

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25.07.2026
$35M Annual Revenue and Global Market Consolidation: G2 Esports CEO Reveals the Organization’s Commercial Strategy

Amid the rapid transformation and contraction of the esports market, G2 Esports continues to demonstrate confident growth, generating approximately $35 million in annual revenue as of 2026. During the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, G2 Chief Executive Officer Alban Dechelotte shared details of their successful business model, global expansion strategy, and his vision for […]

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25.07.2026
25 Years of Max Payne: How One Game Changed the Action Genre Forever

On July 25, 2001, the world saw the release of Max Payne—a game that didn't just become a hit, but completely redefined what a third-person shooter could be. Developed by Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment, the project delivered an unforgettable revenge story, cinematic presentation, and revolutionary mechanics that remain iconic to this day. In the late […]

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25.07.2026
The quarter-finals of the Ukrainian national EA FC team qualifiers kick off today!

The Round of 16 is behind us, and now only the strongest — the top 8 players — will compete for the right to represent Ukraine at UEFA eEURO 2026. The decisive quarter-final matches of the national selection begin today. The selection is organized by the UAF (Ukrainian Association of Football) and ESUL (Esports Ukrainian […]

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25.07.2026
EA FC 27 to Feature Open World, Xbox tests free ad-supported cloud gaming, NaVi in the EWC 2026 PUBG Grand Final - News Digest for July 24

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 24, 2026, for Players readers. NAVI Qualify for Esports World Cup 2026 PUBG Grand Final Ukrainian organization NAVI has successfully navigated the group stage of the Esports World Cup 2026 in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and will begin competing for the championship title in the tournament's Grand Final […]

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25.07.2026
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Becomes 2026's Highest Rated Fighting Game in First Reviews

The first reviews for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game have gone live, and the title has already reached a major milestone. It is currently the highest rated fighting game released in 2026. The game holds an average score of 81 on both OpenCritic and Metacritic. That achievement not only places it at the top of […]

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24.07.2026
Halo: Campaign Evolved earns strong first review scores

Microsoft has launched early access for Halo: Campaign Evolved on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5. At the same time, the review embargo has lifted, giving critics the opportunity to share their first impressions of the remake. Developed by Halo Studios, the reimagined version of Halo: Combat Evolved runs on Unreal Engine 5, features significantly upgraded […]

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24.07.2026
The Next Kingdom Come Could Be Titled Salvation

A new trademark for Kingdom Come: Salvation has been discovered in the European Union Intellectual Property Office database, suggesting it could be the next project from Warhorse Studios. While the filing does not explicitly mention the developer, several details strongly point in that direction. The application was submitted in Czech, the legal representative is based […]

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24.07.2026
EA FC 27 to Feature "The Grounds" Open World with Minigames and Player Customization

EA SPORTS has officially unveiled the new installment of its football simulator, EA FC 27. The main new feature, which fans have been requesting for a long time, will be the introduction of a full-fledged open world. The new mode is called The Grounds. It was first shown in the debut trailer and on the […]

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