24.06.2026
Tencent Plans to Exit Several Gaming Studios and Reassess Investment Strategy

Tech giant Tencent is reportedly in talks to exit several of its gaming industry investments. According to Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the company is currently reviewing its minority stakes in numerous game development studios. The potential exits include investments in the Japanese market, particularly publicly traded company Marvelous Inc., whose shares […]

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24.06.2026
PUBG Mobile 4.5 Update to Bring Naruto-Themed Locations to Erangel

A major Version 4.5 update has been announced for PUBG Mobile, with its headline feature being a crossover with the iconic anime series Naruto Shippuden. The collaboration will introduce famous locations from the Naruto universe to the classic Erangel map, while players will also gain access to unique ninja abilities during matches. The new themed […]

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24.06.2026
Diablo 4 to Receive Overwatch-Themed Skins

Blizzard has announced a major collaboration between the Diablo 4 and Overwatch franchises. The event will begin on June 30 alongside the launch of Season 14, titled Season of Death Awakening. The in-game store will feature armor sets inspired by eight Overwatch heroes: Reinhardt, Mercy, Roadhog, Kiriko, Moira, Brigitte, Genji, and Reaper. There will also […]

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24.06.2026
Lords of the Fallen II has been delayed, with a new release window now set for Q1 2027

The developers stated: «Lords of the Fallen II is now set for a Q1 2027 release window. As development progresses, we have worked closely with the Gameplay Feedback Team, a dedicated group of seasoned soulslike veterans within our Launch Creative Team. Their valuable ongoing input, combined with the team’s vision, has identified meaningful opportunities to […]

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24.06.2026
Warhorse upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG is already being compared to GTA 6 in terms of hype

Fans of The Lord of the Rings have recently received major news as Warhorse Studios is developing a new open world role playing game set in Middle earth. Following the strong reception of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, many see the pairing of the studio and the franchise as a perfect match, even though very few […]

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24.06.2026
VALORANT Patch 13.00: Major Buffs for Sentinels and Initiators

Riot Games has released Patch 13.00 for VALORANT. In addition to introducing the new Summit map and the Retake game mode, the developers focused on global agent balance changes. The main goal of the patch is to increase the value of tactical information while reducing the punishment for using abilities early in a round. The […]

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24.06.2026
THQ Nordic is preparing a big showcase with announcements and news about fan-favorite franchises

THQ Nordic has announced its annual THQ Nordic Digital Showcase, adding another major publisher event focused on upcoming games and new announcements. The showcase will take place on August 7 at 21:00 CEST and will be available to watch on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. The company promises to reveal several major updates, share new details […]

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24.06.2026
Top Esports Matches on June 24: PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Continues and The International Qualifiers Heat Up

We have gathered the top esports matches taking place on June 24. PUBG Ukraine's national team will continue its campaign at the PUBG Nations Cup 2026. Broadcast [EN] Dota 2 The European qualifiers for The International 2026 will feature two elimination matches, while two more teams will move one step closer to securing a spot […]

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24.06.2026
UESF Announced Ukraine's VALORANT National Team Roster, Zinchenko Ends Partnership with Passion UA — News Digest for June 22

We have prepared a digest of the main news stories for Players readers for June 22, 2026. UESF Announced Ukraine's VALORANT National Team Roster for ENC 2026 OG Qualified for The International 2026 OFFICIAL: Zinchenko Ends Partnership with Passion UA EA Conducted Its Third Round of Layoffs This Year Amid a Pending $55 Billion Deal […]

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23.06.2026
BC.Game complete permanent transfer of Senzu from The MongolZ

Esports organization BC.Game has announced the signing of Mongolian player Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold on a permanent deal. He joins the club on a full transfer from The MongolZ. The esports athlete initially joined BC.Game on loan back in April. During his time with the team, he competed at IEM Atlanta and the CS Asia Championship, […]

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23.06.2026
Grand Final matchup set: recap of intense semifinals in Female Pro League S2: Emerald Diva

The semifinal stage of the Female Pro League Season 2: Emerald Diva in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, organized by ESEL, has concluded. Following a packed match day, the two strongest teams have been determined and will now compete for the season’s main trophy. Match results BOARS VALKYRIES 0:2 FUT Esports FUT Esports delivered a dominant […]

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23.06.2026
Fnatic complete permanent transfer of jackasmo from Passion UA

Esports organization Fnatic has announced the completion of the transfer of Mykyta “jackasmo” Skyba from Ukrainian club Passion UA to its CS2 roster. The player previously featured for the team on loan starting in October 2025 and has now signed a permanent contract. In the early stages, jackasmo faced difficulties after replacing Kai “CYPHER” Watson, […]

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23.06.2026
16 partner teams announced for Delta Force RISE Series — Evil Geniuses, FaZe Clan, and Fnatic among invited organizations

Developer Team Jade and publisher TiMi Studio Group have revealed 16 esports organizations selected for the Global Partner Team Program ahead of the inaugural season of the Delta Force RISE Series. The franchise lineup includes well-known international clubs: The new competitive ecosystem will launch on July 10. Full rosters for the Americas and EMEA divisions […]

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