01.08.2026
Finals of the Ukrainian National Team Selection for EA FC!

Today, the virtual pitch will settle the tournament’s main question: who will be crowned champion and earn the honor of representing Ukraine at UEFA eEURO 2026! The selection is traditionally organized by the UAF (Ukrainian Association of Football) in partnership with ESUL (Esports Ukrainian League), serving as the main technical operator. The decisive clashes will […]

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01.08.2026
Razer Announces Acquisition of StreamElements Assets

Global gaming brand Razer has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of cloud-based streaming platform StreamElements from its former holding company, Live Momentum Ltd. This move is part of Razer’s long-term strategy to build a comprehensive ecosystem for content creators that brings together hardware, software, and partnership programs. For content creators, service conditions […]

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01.08.2026
BLAST Bounty Summer 2026: Semi-Finals Kick Off in Malta

From July 30 to August 2, BLAST Arena Studios in Malta is hosting BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 — the first Counter-Strike 2 offline tournament of the new season. Eight teams that earned their spots through online qualifiers are competing in a Single-Elimination bracket. The offline stage features best-of-three (Bo3) matches, with the trophy winner to […]

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01.08.2026
Ex-Fnatic CEO: The Future of Esports Lies in Community Building, Not Trophies

For the long-term success of the esports industry, community development is a far more important factor than constant tournament victories or attempts to artificially attract a mass audience. This point is emphasized by Wouter Sleijffers, who served as the CEO of the esports organization Fnatic from 2015 to 2019. According to Sleijffers, placing in the […]

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01.08.2026
On August 1, 2011, Valve Announced the First The International, and Ukrainian NAVI Subsequently Became the First Dota 2 World Champion

On August 1, 2011, Valve officially revealed The International — the first-ever Dota 2 world championship. At first glance, it was simply the announcement of a new tournament, but that day marked the beginning of a competition that would go on to become the most prestigious in esports history and permanently alter the entire industry. […]

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01.08.2026
MOONTON's Strategy for the Next 20 Years: How Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is Entering the Global Market

During the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, Ray Ng, Head of the Esports Ecosystem at MOONTON Games, revealed the details of a massive expansion strategy for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Despite its status as one of the most popular esports disciplines with a dominant audience in Southeast Asia, the company aims to actively conquer […]

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01.08.2026
FNCS Major 2 Kicks Off: Season's Decisive Tournament with Year-End LAN Spots at Stake

Today, FNCS Major 2—the most important tournament of Chapter 7 Season 3 — kicks off in Fortnite. Over two days, the world's best players will compete for slots at the year-end LAN championship, which will take place in early autumn. Following schedule adjustments approved during the Major 1 Summit, this Major became only the second […]

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01.08.2026
f0rsakeN First in VALORANT History to Play All Agents in Pro Play, Nintendo Released Game & Watch: Fire 46 Years Ago, Massive Dota 2 Update — News Digest for July 31

We have prepared a digest of the main news for July 31, 2026, for Players readers. PRX f0rsakeN Becomes First Player in VALORANT History to Play All 29 Agents in Pro Play Paper Rex player Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto has entered VCT history by becoming the first esports athlete to play every single one of the […]

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31.07.2026
PRX f0rsakeN Becomes First Player in VALORANT History to Play All 29 Agents in Pro Play

Paper Rex player Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto has entered VCT history by becoming the first esports athlete to play every single one of the 29 agents in official competitive matches. The historic record was set on July 31 during the VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 Group Stage match against Team Secret. Gekko was the final character […]

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31.07.2026
Fnatic's New Toplaner Soboro on the Summer Split: "Qualifying for Worlds is an Absolute Necessity"

After a difficult start to the 2026 season, where the team finished in the bottom half of the standings twice in a row (eighth and seventh places), the legendary esports organization Fnatic is gearing up for the Summer Split with a revamped roster and high ambitions. The team's new toplaner, 22-year-old Lim "Soboro" Seong-min, gave […]

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31.07.2026
46 Years Ago Nintendo Released Game & Watch: Fire — The Game That Sparked the Era of Handheld Gaming

On July 31, 1980, Japanese company Nintendo introduced Game & Watch: Fire — one of the most famous handheld electronic games of its time. It became one of the symbols of the birth of handheld gaming and laid the foundation for the company's future success, which later culminated in the iconic Game Boy. In the […]

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31.07.2026
Rideshare "Stimulator" Announced: A New Driving Simulator from Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive has announced a new game titled Rideshare "Stimulator", developed by Unigine studio. The project will allow players to try their hand at being a driver for a ride-hailing service (similar to Uber or Lyft), but without the need to interact with real people. The game offers a realistic driving experience in a bustling […]

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31.07.2026
TEKKEN 8 EWC 2026 LCQ: Over 400 Esports Athletes Compete for Four Final Spots

The TEKKEN 8 Last Chance Qualifier for the Esports World Cup 2026 is taking place in Paris from July 31 to August 2. More than 400 registered participants are fighting for the four final slots in the main stage of the $1 million tournament. The competition is split into several stages. Tournament schedule in Kyiv […]

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