In response to the planned sale of Electronic Arts to a group of investors that includes Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the gaming community is preparing an unprecedented protest action. Gamers are planning a “raid” on EA headquarters in Redwood City to condemn the $55 billion deal and demand its cancellation. The event is […]
French player ASTRA has announced that she is gradually stepping away from professional competition and moving into full-time streaming. The decision comes following the recent news surrounding BIG EQUIPA, specifically the closure of the roster. According to the player, she now plans to focus on content creation and streaming, while competitive play will no longer […]
Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) and Esports Foundation have officially announced the resolution of their disagreements and the continuation of their partnership. The agreement confirms the participation of South Korea’s national team in the upcoming Esports Nations Cup 2026. Players and coaches representing the country will compete under the unified official banner “Team Korea of Esports.” […]
Lewis Hamilton, driver for Scuderia Ferrari, shared a new video on his social media titled “Vice City Run.” The clip blends the aesthetic of the культ classic 1980s TV series Miami Vice with the legendary video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The bright blue-and-pink title design immediately sets the tone for the video. Hamilton […]
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 […]
