08.02.2026
Key events of the upcoming week: BLAST Slam VI continues and Six Invitational 2026

In just a few hours, a new week will begin, bringing plenty of exciting events. BLAST Slam VI in Dota 2 and the Six Invitational 2026 in Rainbow Six Siege are entering their final stages, and their champions will soon be crowned. VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff in VALORANT is also approaching its conclusion. At the […]

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08.02.2026
Counter-Strike 2 to debut at the Esports Nations Cup in a national team format

Counter-Strike 2 will make its first appearance at the Esports Nations Cup, introducing one of the world’s most iconic esports disciplines in a national team format. A total of 24 teams from around the globe will compete for a $1.32 million prize pool. Qualifiers will take place from June 6 to June 19, with the […]

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08.02.2026
How to obtain Ferrium Ore in Arknights Endfield

As you make progress in Arknights Endfield, the game gradually introduces more complex materials to collect and process. Once Amethyst is unlocked, Ferrium becomes the next important resource. It is essential for crafting blue tier equipment for Operators, as well as higher level items that can be sold at your outposts. Below is a breakdown […]

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08.02.2026
Gore Verbinski opens up about the canceled BioShock movie

Director Gore Verbinski has shared new details about the canceled BioShock film adaptation he was once attached to. According to his vision, the movie was meant to preserve the core idea of the game by showing the consequences of the audience’s choices, with two different endings planned depending on the path taken. Verbinski admitted he […]

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08.02.2026
Exodus developers aim to make side quests truly engaging

Archetype Entertainment wants the side content in Exodus to be more than optional filler. Speaking to GamesRadar+, narrative director Drew Karpyshyn, known for his work on Mass Effect, explained that optional quests are designed to give players freedom to explore what truly interests them. According to Karpyshyn, the team is deliberately avoiding content that exists […]

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08.02.2026
Tonya Predko on the Inner Circle Academy: “Its main goal is to provide resources for the main roster”

Antonina Predko, who currently works at the Inner Circle organization, spoke to Players about the purpose behind creating the club’s CS2 academy. On the Inner Circle Academy An academy is something that all respectable organizations are working on right now. We are no exception, and we strongly believe in the younger generation. Its main goal […]

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08.02.2026
dima_wallhacks: «I prefer Kraków myself»

dima_wallhacks gave an interview to Players correspondent Danylo Shevchenko at IEM Kraków 2026. He noted that he likes Kraków as the new venue for the IEM tournament series. How do you like Krakow and do you think it can catch up with Katowice? Yes, I believe so. In my opinion, I believe Kraków is a […]

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08.02.2026
Schedule for the Final Day of IEM Kraków 2026

Today, February 7, the grand final of IEM Kraków 2026 in CS2 will be played. Two matchups await us on the final day. The matchday will kick off at 14:30 Kyiv time with a best-of-three (bo3) match for third place. Spirit and MOUZ will battle for the bronze medal. The grand final is scheduled to […]

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08.02.2026
IEM Kraków Grand Finalists Announced, Sandfall Interactive Receive National Award — News Digest for February 7

We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for February 6, 2026. Sandfall Interactive Awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters FC Pro World Championship Prize Pool Set at $1.5 Million Six Invitational 2026 Playoff Bracket Finalized FURIA Reach the IEM Kraków Final After Victory Over Spirit Vitality Confidently Defeat […]

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08.02.2026
mezii after reaching the final of IEM Kraków 2026: "We still want to get up there and lift that trophy. So that's the plan for tomorrow"

Vitality player William mezii Merriman gave an interview to Players correspondent Sofiia Pikhalo after the victory over MOUZ at the IEM Kraków 2026. Congratulations on having the semi-finals on fire. How did it went for you?  Yeah, it was good. It's nice to have a bit more of a comfortable and clean game. I think […]

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