According to The Information, several private equity firms explored the possibility of acquiring Microsoft's Xbox gaming business. The division was reportedly valued at between $100 billion and $150 billion. However, the discussions were short-lived and never developed into formal negotiations with Microsoft. The firms were merely exploring whether a potential acquisition could be possible. The […]
Asha Sharma is planning major changes to Xbox Game Pass, according to Fortune, which spoke with current and former Microsoft employees. The head of Xbox has no plans to abandon the service's multiple subscription tiers, but she wants to make them more flexible. The idea is to let users pay only for the features they […]
With a month still remaining before the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, digital preorders for Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title have reportedly reached $630 million. According to estimates from Sensor Tower analysts, the game is already outperforming the commercial results of many full-scale AAA releases. The figures cover digital copies for PlayStation 5 and […]
Aspyr has officially announced DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered in collaboration with Universal. The remaster brings back the 2004 action-adventure game inspired by the beloved animated movie, with a release scheduled for November 10, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The updated version features improved visuals, a revamped […]
Microsoft Corporation is accelerating the development of its new generation of Xbox gaming hardware under the leadership of new CEO Asha Sharma. According to a report by Fortune, the company's next home console, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $1,200 and $1,800, while the release of a new handheld device is expected as early as […]
In October 2003, Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike was released for the Nintendo GameCube — the third installment in the series of aerial combat games set in the Star Wars universe. The developers at Factor 5 attempted to expand the familiar formula, allowing players not only to pilot legendary starfighters but also to […]
The esports division of the Spanish football club Barcelona, Barça Esports, has officially announced its departure from the League of Legends discipline. On Tuesday, October 20, the organization confirmed that the 2026 season was the last for the team. The club will now fully focus its efforts on VALORANT competitions. Barça Esports' journey in League […]
Esports publisher MOONTON GAMES has launched a massive employee reward campaign. Starting October 16, the company is distributing 24-karat pure gold bracelets to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its flagship game, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Each 5-gram gift is valued at approximately $885. The bracelets are custom-made by the renowned jewelry brand Chow Tai Fook. […]
The M80 organization, which was one of the main faces of the North American tier-2 VALORANT scene, has announced its departure from the discipline. According to founder and CEO Marco Mereu, the reason was that Riot Games did not select M80 as one of the eight VCT Americas partner teams for the 2027-2028 competitive cycle. […]
One of the world's oldest esports organizations, the American-based Evil Geniuses (EG), has announced that it will cease operations. Starting November 2, 2026, the club will withdraw from professional competitions and end its day-to-day operations. The decision comes amid financial difficulties, limited sponsorship opportunities, and the rising costs of maintaining teams at the highest competitive […]
The FC Pro Mobile 26 World Championship is the first-ever world championship in the EA SPORTS FC Mobile discipline. This major offline esports tournament will take place from October 21 to 25, 2026, in Seoul at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza Showroom. The 32 best players in the world will compete for the championship title and […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 20, 2026, for Players readers. IEM Beijing 2026: Tournament Bracket Revealed — NAVI and B8 to Represent Ukraine IEM Beijing 2026 in Counter-Strike 2 will kick off on November 2 in Beijing, marking one of the major tournaments of the autumn season. ESL has […]
Electronic Arts may be preparing a third installment in the Star Wars: Battlefront shooter series. The rebooted Battlefront II launched in 2017 but faced widespread backlash over its aggressive monetization and excessive use of loot boxes. The developers eventually addressed many of the game's problems, helping bring players back and reigniting demand for a sequel. […]
