According to the Finnish outlet Ilta-Sanomat, former professional League of Legends player Lauri "Cyanide" Happonen has died. Although the tragedy occurred on July 31, the news was only recently officially confirmed by Finland's Digital and Population Data Services Agency. The circumstances and causes of the former jungler's death have not been disclosed at this time. […]
The international PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 2 tournament has concluded in Lahore, Pakistan. The North American team Wolves Esports became the champions, claiming the main trophy and $60,000 in prize money from the $500,000 total prize pool. The colors of the Wolves team are defended by Ukrainian esports athletes: The squad snatched victory […]
The first playoff participants have been determined following Day 3 of the Worlds 2026 Swiss stage. Korean teams Dplus KIA and Gen.G finished the stage with a perfect 3:0 record, securing their spots in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, teams from the Chinese LPL delivered confident performances, putting European and Korean favorites at risk of elimination. Dplus […]
The Roblox audience is gradually getting older and increasingly overlapping with the traditional gaming market. According to a new study by Newzoo and GEEIQ, Roblox had the highest total playtime on PC and consoles in the first half of 2026, surpassing Fortnite and Minecraft. According to Newzoo, players spent 4.05 billion hours in Roblox on […]
On October 25, the semifinals of the U19 World Boxing Championships took place in Budva, Montenegro. Four Ukrainian boxers competed for a place in the final, with two winning their bouts and two suffering defeats. As a result, Ukraine has two finalists and two bronze medalists. Kira Makohonenko competed in the 54 kg weight category. […]
On October 26, 2004, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was released on the PlayStation 2 in North America — the third major installment in Rockstar Games' 3D era. Developed by Rockstar North following the immense success of Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City, the team was tasked with not simply repeating a familiar formula, […]
The matchups for the third day of PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 have been announced. NAVI have unexpectedly started the tournament with a 2:0 record and will have a chance to close out the Swiss Stage and secure a playoff spot on October 26. The Ukrainian team first defeated G2 featuring Artem “r1nkle” Moroz, and then […]
Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed an upcoming crossover between Overwatch and the action title Stellar Blade. The event, officially titled Overwatch x EVE Protocol, was announced alongside the release of official artwork showcasing the upcoming hero skins. As part of the collaboration, players will be able to acquire themed skins for five heroes: The collaboration […]
The M8 World Championship is just over two months away, and the first representatives of several regions have already been determined. Some teams have secured direct berths in the Main Stage, while others will begin their tournament run in the Wild Card stage. The M8 Main Stage will take place in Istanbul in January 2027, […]
We have prepared a digest of the main news for October 25, 2026, for Players readers. PGL Masters Bucharest 2026: NAVI to Face FURIA on the Second Day of the Tournament October 25 will see the second day of PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 in Counter-Strike 2 take place in Bucharest. After the opening round of […]
On October 25, 2026, the first-ever EA SPORTS FC Mobile world championship — the FC Pro Mobile 26 World Championship — concluded in Seoul, South Korea. The offline tournament took place at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza Showroom, where the 32 best players in the world competed in a 1v1 mode for a total prize pool […]
The second day of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship was marked by significant successes for Western regions and the continued absolute dominance of the South Korean LCK. Currently, two Korean, one European, and one North American team are just one step away from the quarterfinals with a 2-0 record. South Korean squads remain […]
Ukrainian powerlifter Dmytro Polovych continues to prove that even the most difficult circumstances do not have to stand in the way of great sporting achievements. The athlete from Mykolaiv, who was born with grade IV cerebral palsy (CP), has already set world records in the deadlift and is currently competing at the GPC World Championships […]
