We've rounded up the biggest esports matches taking place on July 8. Dota 2 The group stage of Dota 2 at Esports World Cup 2026 continues, with all 24 teams returning to action across four groups. 12:00 — Group A 14:30 — Group B 17:00 — Group C 19:30 — Group D Broadcast [EN] Apex […]

Players has prepared a Digest of the top esports and gaming news for July 7, 2026. Maksym zbr4 Tereshchenko Enlists in the Armed Forces of Ukraine id Software to Lose Around 50% of Its Workforce Amid Restructuring Brollan Completes HEROIC's CS2 Roster Tencent Registers Honor of Kings: Ace Trademark for New PC Game

Respawn Entertainment has officially announced a crossover between Apex Legends and the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. The event launches on July 14, bringing iconic characters from CD Projekt RED's franchise and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime into the battle royale. The crossover will be featured exclusively in the Wildcard limited-time mode and will not affect the game's […]

Turkish esports organization FUT has officially announced the signing of Yasin "xfl0ud" Koç to its Counter-Strike 2 roster. The Turkish player completes FUT's lineup, taking the spot previously held by Laurențiu "lauNX" Țârlea, who was recently moved to the bench. xfl0ud joins FUT after spending 18 months with HEROIC, which he joined in January 2025. […]

Esports organization HEROIC has officially announced the signing of Swedish Counter-Strike 2 player Ludvig "Brollan" Brolin. Earlier, the organization also signed AWPer Antonio "MartinezSa" Martinez and appointed Joonas "doto" Forss as its new head coach. With these additions, HEROIC has replaced Yasin "xfl0ud" Koç, Simon "yxngstxr" Boije, and former head coach Tobias "TOBIZ" Theo. Brollan […]

Analyst and commentator for the Ukrainian broadcast studio Maincast, Maksym "zbr4" Tereshchenko, has announced that he will be joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He shared the news on his Telegram channel. "The time has come for me to share an important decision with you. In the near future, I will be mobilizing into the […]

Microsoft has unveiled the first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass as part of its July content update. A total of 10 new titles will be added to the service. Full release schedule for the first wave of July additions: Reminder: As part of its restructuring, id Software is set to lose around […]

Legendary game developer id Software, best known for the DOOM, Wolfenstein, RAGE, and Quake franchises, has lost approximately half of its workforce. The layoffs were publicly confirmed by former Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer Michael Maynard, who spent 21 years at id Software. In a post on LinkedIn, he revealed that he was laid off alongside […]

Professional Counter-Strike 2 player Ludvig "Brollan" Brolin has parted ways with esports organization MOUZ. The announcement was made on the club's social media channels. Brollan initially joined MOUZ on loan from Ninjas in Pyjamas at the beginning of 2024 before signing with the team on a permanent basis later that year. At the start of […]

As you travel across the vast deserts of Sand: Raiders of Sophie, you'll occasionally encounter Suspicious Piles of Sand that conceal valuable loot beneath the surface. These hidden stashes are commonly found near shipwrecks, but you'll need a shovel before you can dig them up. This guide explains where to obtain a shovel, how to […]

Esports organization HEROIC has officially announced the signing of Spanish Counter-Strike 2 player Antonio "MartinezSa" Martinez. MartinezSa will replace Simon "yxngstxr" Boije as HEROIC's primary AWPer. The move marks MartinezSa's first experience competing in an English-speaking roster. Prior to joining HEROIC, the Spanish AWPer had played exclusively for Spanish-speaking teams, including Movistar Riders, 9z, and […]

Esports organization HEROIC has announced changes to its Counter-Strike 2 roster. Yasin "xfl0ud" Koç and Simon "yxngstxr" Boije have been moved out of the active lineup. The roster moves are part of a broader restructuring of the team. xfl0ud spent a year and a half with HEROIC. His time with the organization was previously interrupted […]

VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 3 has concluded, with three spots for the VCT EMEA: Stage 2 Play-Ins on the line. Enterprise Esports, REBORN, and Joblife secured qualification for the VCT EMEA: Stage 2 Play-Ins. The remaining teams from Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 3 have advanced to the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), where one final […]