The finals of the Western European qualifier for PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1 began on May 8. A total of 16 teams are competing for two spots at the main tournament. After the first day, Hatyara Crew lead the standings after winning three maps and collecting 102 points overall. Boars Gaming currently sit […]
We’ve gathered the top esports matches taking place on May 9. CS2 The first stage of the LAN tournament PGL Astana 2026 is gaining momentum in Kazakhstan’s capital. Match Schedule: Broadcast [EN] VALORANT The tension is rising on the European VALORANT scene as the first round of the lower bracket playoffs begins. Match Schedule: Broadcast […]
The Players editorial team has prepared a digest of the main news stories for May 8, 2026. Twitch Introduces Viewer Limits for Channels Caught Using Bots Nintendo Announces Price Increases for Switch 2 Riot Games Reveal Details of Neon Nerf in Patch 12.09 PGL Announce Partnership with “Games of the Future”
A new major update for Crimson Desert is set to arrive soon, and developer Pearl Abyss has already shared early details about upcoming features, including a new resource extraction system. Since the game’s launch in March, Pearl Abyss has been actively supporting the title with frequent updates, bug fixes, and ongoing quality-of-life improvements alongside new […]
Ukrainian studio Frogwares has officially delayed The Sinking City 2 to summer 2026. The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Alongside the announcement, the developers released a new gameplay trailer and shared more details about the sequel’s direction. While the first game focused heavily on investigations and the atmosphere […]
According to MP1st, streaming platform Netflix has renewed the Devil May Cry anime series for a third season. While plot details are still being kept under wraps, reports indicate that pre-production work has already begun. The first season of the Devil May Cry adaptation received positive reviews from both fans and critics. Netflix reports stated […]
British Esports has announced the appointment of former Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing as Co-Vice Chair. She will join the organization’s leadership team alongside current Co-Vice Chair Lord Vaizey of Didcot and British Esports Chair Andy Payne. Alice Dearing has been working with British Esports since September 2022 as a member of its advisory board. During […]
PGL Astana 2026 is an S-Tier CS2 tournament organized by PGL in Astana. The tournament takes place from May 9 to May 17, 2026, in Astana. The group stage (May 9–13, Swiss format) is played without a live audience, while the playoffs (May 15–17) are held at Barys Arena in front of a crowd. A […]
The Unbroken UA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league returns tonight with matches from the second day of competition. Fans can look forward to three exciting matchups. As usual, all games will be played in a no-compromise BO1 format. Today’s Match Schedule: The matches will be broadcast on the YouTube channel of ESEL. As a reminder, […]
Sony and Bandai Namco are joining forces to implement cutting-edge technologies in game development and expand Japanese intellectual properties (IP). As part of the collaboration, the companies will invest 10 billion yen into the Gaudiy platform. According to recent reports, Sony has been actively exploring the potential of generative artificial intelligence to optimize creative processes. […]
