Following Xbox's major restructuring announcement, Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio surprised fans by asking Xbox CEO Asha Sharma how much it would cost to buy the studio. Replying to Sharma's post on X outlining the company's upcoming changes and Arkane's uncertain future, Colantonio simply wrote, "How much?" before adding that he was "asking for a friend" […]

Tencent has filed a new trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for Honor of Kings: Ace. While little is currently known about the project, the registration documents indicate that it will be a PC game with a strong esports focus. The move marks a significant strategic shift for the Honor of […]

The developers of PUBG: Battlegrounds will host PUBG Global Series 2026 Circuit 3 and Circuit 4 in Shanghai, China. This was reported by blogger Patryk, citing his sources within the professional player community. The three tournaments that make up PGS 2026 Circuit 3 will take place from August 5 to August 23, while Circuit 4 […]

We've rounded up the top esports matches taking place on July 7. VALORANT The group stage of VALORANT at Esports World Cup 2026 comes to an end. The final two decisive matches for Groups C and D will determine the remaining playoff spots. Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The highly anticipated Dota 2 at Esports World […]

We have prepared a roundup of the top news stories for Players on July 6, 2026. HLTV: HEROIC in Talks to Sign MartinezSa Nintendo to Update Switch 2 Consoles for the European Market Due to New Battery Regulations Xbox to Lay Off 3,200 Employees Valve Co-Founder Building a Research Vessel Worth Over $800 Million Norwegians […]

Xbox has officially unveiled its long-term plans for Bethesda and ZeniMax as part of a major restructuring of its gaming division. The company confirmed that Double Fine and Compulsion Games will become independent studios, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have been sold, with development of Senua and State of Decay 3 continuing to receive […]

Former Xbox head Phil Spencer built much of the company's long term strategy around Xbox Game Pass. The idea was that acquiring major game studios and launching their titles in the subscription service on day one would significantly increase the subscriber base and drive steady business growth. However, those expectations have not been met. During […]

Only three days remain until the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, even though the embargo on gameplay videos is still in effect. Despite that, the YouTube channel Skill Games has published nearly four hours of gameplay from the ambitious remake of the beloved 2013 pirate adventure. The footage was captured on PS5 Pro […]

The technical maintenance on the FACEIT platform has concluded, and Overpass has officially been removed from the competitive map pool. Taking its place is Cache, which returns to the list of playable maps. Following FACEIT's changes, a similar update is expected to arrive in the Counter-Strike 2 client. Overpass is set to be removed from […]

Esports organization HEROIC is reportedly looking to sign Spanish Counter-Strike 2 player Antonio "MartinezSa" Martinez. According to HLTV, HEROIC is currently in advanced negotiations with French organization Gentle Mates over the transfer of the AWPer. If the deal is completed, MartinezSa will replace Simon "yxngstxr" Boye, who has been serving as the team's stand-in sniper […]

The final Group A and Group B matches of the VALORANT tournament at the Esports World Cup 2026 were played on July 6, completing the lineup for the next stage of the competition. The final playoff spot from Group A was claimed by BBL Esports. In the decisive group-stage match, the Turkish squad defeated EDward […]

Nintendo has announced a series of hardware updates for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories for customers in Europe. Beginning in the summer of 2026, the company will gradually replace current models with revised versions featuring user-replaceable batteries. The move comes in response to upcoming European battery regulations, which are set to take effect […]

Microsoft's gaming division is preparing for a major restructuring that will see Xbox eliminate 3,200 positions—around 20% of its workforce—over the next year, while also parting ways with five game development studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took over the role in February, reportedly told company leadership that the business is currently "not healthy," with […]