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 […]

The organizers of the LAN tournament Urban Riga Open Season 6 have officially presented the group stage distribution. Eight squads will compete for a prize pool of $5,000. The competition will take place from July 27 to July 28, 2026, in Riga (Latvia) at the AFK Esports Club venue. All participants have been divided into […]

Playground Games has released the massive Series 3 update for Forza Horizon 6, titled Italian Exotics. Alongside a new seasonal Festival Playlist, the update introduces new features, bug fixes, additional content, and the paid Italian Passion Car Pack. The new Festival Playlist brings fresh seasonal challenges and rewards. Players can unlock three vehicles making their […]

Today, July 15, 2026, the group stage of the prestigious S-Tier European tournament — VCT EMEA Stage 2 in Valorant — officially begins. Over the coming weeks, the region's best teams will determine the strongest in matchups in Berlin, while the final weekend will be hosted by Badalona, Spain. The competition is divided into three […]

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 a result, all online platforms offering esports betting services within the country are now considered illegal. According to the […]

Warner Bros. has officially announced the start of production on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and released the first behind the scenes footage featuring Andy Serkis returning as Gollum. In the short video, Serkis is seen looking through the script before asking a production assistant, "What are we gonna start with?" […]

Epic Games has revealed the official key art for the Hot Bat Summer event, offering a first look at Fortnite's upcoming summer collaboration with DC. The artwork features summer themed versions of Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Batman. It also includes Batman's companion and the Batman Sprite. The update and the launch of the […]

Today, July 15, 2026, the intense Survival stage of the prestigious Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament is coming to an end. Four tickets to the next stage — the Playoffs — are at stake. All matches are played in an uncompromising Bo3 single-elimination format. Today, fans can expect the conclusion of the bracket's […]

Respawn Entertainment studio has officially presented a large-scale crossover event "Apex Legends x Cyberpunk", which will take place from July 14 to August 4. Players can expect a themed map transformation, unique cyber-implant gameplay mechanics, mythical weapons, and a line of cosmetic items. E-District received a visual update in the style of Night City with […]

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has announced the provisional suspension of PlayTime player Oswaldo "DarkMago" Herrera and the team's coach Juan "Vintage" Angulo as part of an ongoing investigation into potential integrity violations. The suspensions take effect immediately and will remain in place throughout the investigation. During this period, the following restrictions apply: According to […]

The developers of the tactical shooter VALORANT have released patch 13.01. The main focus of the update is centered on returning two duelists to the meta, reducing the firepower of the popular rifle, as well as implementing strict sanctions against rank manipulations. To increase the competitiveness of the Asian duo, who had been out of […]

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 14, 2026, for Players readers. BLAST Premier Open Ulaanbaatar Announced The capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, has been officially approved as the venue for the second BLAST Open series championship in 2027. The large-scale event with a prize pool of $1.25 million is scheduled for […]

AdHoc Studios has released a new update for Dispatch on July 14. While the patch does not introduce new gameplay content or features, it expands the game's language support. The biggest addition is a new set of localization options for subtitles and in game text. Dispatch now officially supports Ukrainian, alongside Latin American Spanish, Turkish, […]