15.06.2026
Gothic 1 Remake Surpasses 500,000 Copies Sold in Just One Week

Gothic 1 Remake has enjoyed a strong launch, with developer Alkimia Interactive confirming that the RPG has sold more than 500,000 copies during its first week on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remake also performed impressively on Steam, reaching a peak of nearly 78,000 concurrent players. In addition, the game has accumulated […]

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15.06.2026
Gears of War: E-Day Will Feature The Coalition's Longest Campaign Yet

The Coalition has shared new details about Gears of War: E-Day during a dedicated showcase following the Xbox Games Showcase. The developers confirmed that the campaign will once again be the main focus of the series, while Horde and Versus will remain key pillars of the experience after launch. Creative director Matt Searcy revealed that […]

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15.06.2026
Schedule for Day 5 of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3: Last Chance for NAVI and FUT to Reach the Playoffs

Today, June 15, the final three matches of Stage 3 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 will be played. Following these series, the last playoff participants will be determined. Match Schedule IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament features a prize pool of $1.25 million. […]

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15.06.2026
Top Esports Matches to Watch on June 15: Final IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoff Spots on the Line

We've gathered the biggest esports matches scheduled for June 15. CS2 The final matches of Stage 3 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place today, determining the last teams to qualify for the playoff stage. Match Schedule Broadcast [EN] VALORANT The upper-bracket semifinals of VALORANT Masters London 2026 are also set to take place. […]

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15.06.2026
Record-Breaking Super Mario Bros. Sale, Monte Eliminated from IEM Cologne Major 2026 — News Digest for June 14

We have prepared a digest of the main news stories from June 14, 2026, for Players readers. Super Mario Bros. Copy Sets an All-Time World Record for Video Game Value Monte Eliminated from IEM Cologne Major 2026 After Loss to The MongolZ NAVI Fall to Falcons in IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoff Qualification Match

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14.06.2026
Results of Day 4 of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3: Monte Eliminated, Vitality Secure Playoff Spot

The fourth round of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 in CS2 has concluded. Following today's matches, three teams secured their places in the playoffs, while three others were eliminated from the tournament. Vitality, Aurora, and Falcons advanced to the playoff stage, each finishing the stage with a 3–1 record. Meanwhile, MOUZ, Monte, and Legacy […]

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14.06.2026
NAVI Fall to Falcons in IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoff Qualification Match

NAVI faced Falcons in the 2–1 bracket of Stage 3 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 in CS2. The winner of the match would secure a place in the tournament's playoff stage. Natus Vincere began the series with a heavy 3:13 defeat on Dust2, Falcons' map pick. The Ukrainian side responded on their own selection, Mirage, […]

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14.06.2026
Key Events of the Upcoming Week: IEM Cologne Major 2026 and VALORANT Masters London 2026 Playoffs

A new esports week is just around the corner. From June 15 to June 21, fans can look forward to intense tournament action across multiple titles, as well as fresh content from Players. We've gathered the key highlights so you won't miss any important events. Every morning at 07:00, we will publish a daily news […]

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14.06.2026
FUT Eliminate MOUZ from IEM Cologne Major 2026 and Advance to Playoff Qualification Match

FUT, featuring two Ukrainian players, have improved their record to 2–2 in Stage 3 of IEM Cologne Major 2026 and will now compete for a spot in the playoffs. In a crucial 1–2 bracket match, FUT faced MOUZ and secured a 2–1 series victory. The match ended with scores of 13:11 on Ancient, 10:13 on […]

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14.06.2026
Monte Eliminated from IEM Cologne Major 2026 After Loss to The MongolZ

Monte have been eliminated from IEM Cologne Major 2026. The team finished its run in Stage 3 of the tournament with a 1–3 record. In their elimination match, the Ukrainian organization faced The MongolZ. Monte started the series with a victory on Nuke, winning 13:9. However, the Mongolian squad responded by taking Inferno 13:7. The […]

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14.06.2026
Total Football Online Officially Launches on Steam

Gala Sports has announced the release of its free-to-play football simulator, Total Football Online, on PC via Steam. The game has entered its Pre-Season phase, an early stage during which the developers will gather community feedback to further refine gameplay, optimization, artificial intelligence, and visual elements. The title launches with several official licenses, including FIFPRO, […]

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14.06.2026
Super Mario Bros. Copy Sets an All-Time World Record for Video Game Value

A sealed copy of the original Super Mario Bros. for the NES was sold at a Heritage auction for $3 million. The sale established a new all-time record in the retro gaming market, significantly surpassing the previous high of $2 million, which had stood for five years. Earlier record-breaking sales in 2021 also involved Nintendo […]

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14.06.2026
Qualifiers for the Regular Cup in Dota 2 Have Begun

Ukrainian tournament operator Core League has announced the start of the qualification stage for the Regular Cup in Dota 2. The qualifiers will run from June 12 to June 22. Once the qualification stage concludes, a leaderboard will be formed. A higher position in the rankings provides the following benefits: Instructions for registering a qualification […]

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