02.02.2026
Schedule for Day 3 of the IEM Kraków 2026 Group Stage: NAVI vs FURIA, FUT vs Astralis, s1mple’s team against FaZe

Today, February 2, marks the third day of the IEM Kraków 2026 CS2 group stage. Six matchups are scheduled. NAVI will face FURIA in an elimination match. The game is set to start at 20:00 Kyiv time. Full match schedule for February 2 Playoff qualification matches Elimination matches IEM Kraków 2026 takes place from January […]

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02.02.2026
G2 and Spirit reach the IEM Kraków 2026 playoffs, B8 sign a new sniper, Morrowind remaster unlikely — news digest for February 1

We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for February 1, 2026. IEM Kraków 2026: G2 and Spirit secure playoff spots, NAVI and FURIA fight for survival Bethesda veteran considers a Morrowind remaster unlikely s1zzi is the new sniper for B8 G2 defeated FUT and became the first to reach the […]

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02.02.2026
IEM Kraków 2026: G2 and Spirit Secure Playoff Spots, NAVI and FURIA Fight to Stay Alive

The opening matches of the group stage at IEM Kraków 2026 have already determined the first teams to advance to the playoffs and delivered several surprising results. In Group A, G2 and Spirit secured their places in the next round, while Natus Vincere, FURIA, and FUT will have to battle through the lower bracket. G2 […]

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02.02.2026
Minecraft, World of Warcraft and other iconic Microsoft games may arrive on Steam

Studios currently owned by Microsoft have built up an impressive list of well known games that have never been released on Steam. In recent years, the American corporation has effectively turned Xbox into a publishing brand and is increasingly focusing on a multiplatform strategy. According to respected insider Jez Corden from Windows Central, Microsoft could […]

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02.02.2026
The Last of Us may end with season three as HBO chief hints at no further plans

Shortly after the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us, there were reports suggesting the series could run for four seasons. Showrunner Craig Mazin previously argued that the storyline of the second game was too expansive to be properly adapted within just two seasons. However, it now appears that the network’s plans may have shifted. […]

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02.02.2026
Apex Legends ends support for the original Nintendo Switch

Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment have officially confirmed that Apex Legends will no longer be supported on the original Nintendo Switch. Support for the 2017 hybrid console will end on August 4. Season 29 will be the final season for this platform. With the launch of Season 30, the game will no longer be playable […]

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02.02.2026
Tekken 8 Season 3 trailer reveals the full roadmap

Bandai Namco has released the Season 3 trailer for Tekken 8, outlining the game’s development plans for the coming year. The new season is set to begin in February 2026 and will run through winter 2027. Alongside the trailer, the developers shared the key milestones for the launch of Season 3: Season 3 will focus […]

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02.02.2026
Sony Patents a Buttonless Game Controller

Sony Interactive Entertainment has secured a patent for an unconventional controller that features no physical buttons at all, according to recently published regulatory filings. Instead of traditional inputs, the device relies on touchscreens combined with additional sensors. These components can detect finger positioning as well as taps, long presses, and swipe gestures. The collected input […]

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01.02.2026
NAVI drop to the lower bracket at IEM Kraków 2026 after loss to Spirit

Natus Vincere suffered a 0–2 defeat against Team Spirit in a Group A match at IEM Kraków 2026 and will continue their tournament run in the lower bracket. The series ended without a decider: NAVI fell 14–16 on Mirage and were unable to put up a fight on Dust2, losing 3–13. The standout of the […]

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01.02.2026
G2 defeated FUT and became the first team to advance to the playoffs of IEM Kraków 2026

In the upper bracket semifinal of Group A at IEM Kraków 2026 in CS2, G2 defeated FUT. The match ended with a 2:1 scoreline (9:13 on Mirage, 13:9 on Dust2, and 13:9 on Ancient). Thanks to this victory, G2 secured a spot in the playoffs. Next, the team will face the group final, where they […]

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