Microsoft's gaming division is preparing for a major restructuring that will see Xbox eliminate 3,200 positions—around 20% of its workforce—over the next year, while also parting ways with five game development studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took over the role in February, reportedly told company leadership that the business is currently "not healthy," with […]
Another day of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2026 playoffs has come to an end. Bilibili Gaming and Hanwha Life secured their places in the upper bracket final after dominant 3:0 victories over LYON and G2 Esports, respectively. Meanwhile, FURIA became the latest team to be eliminated from the tournament after suffering a 0:3 […]
Sony's decision to stop releasing physical editions of all PlayStation games starting January 1, 2028 has sparked widespread discussion both inside and outside the gaming industry. Gamers, analysts, developers, politicians and even representatives from unrelated industries have already shared their opinions. Now legendary game designer Hideo Kojima has also weighed in. Despite his long-standing partnership […]
DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations launches on July 7 at 3:00 PM UTC, which is 7:00 PM in Kyiv, with a simultaneous release across all platforms. According to SteamDB, the expansion unlocks at 8:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM UTC, 4:00 PM BST and 5:00 PM CEST. Players in Australia and New Zealand […]
Microsoft may be preparing to move away from physical games with its next Xbox console, according to insider Jez Corden, who shared new information during the Xbox Two podcast. He believes Project Helix is unlikely to include a built in disc drive, and the company is reportedly considering ending support for physical games altogether. Corden […]
A Tom Ford leather jacket worn by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has been listed for auction at Sotheby's. With an estimated sale price of $40,000 to $60,000. The jacket features Huang's autograph, while its authenticity has been verified by PSA along with photo matching confirming that he wore it during the Foxconn Tech Day event […]
Indie co-op hit Meccha Chameleon continues its incredible momentum, surpassing 15 million copies sold in less than 30 days after launch. To celebrate the milestone, the developers thanked fans on the game's Steam page with the message: "Thanks a million," and revealed that a new collaboration with a famous Japanese star will be announced next […]
Inkfish, the marine research organization owned by Valve co-founder Gabe Newell, has signed a contract with Norwegian shipbuilding company Vard to design and construct the innovative RV11000, a 531-foot deep-sea research vessel. The deal is valued at approximately $816 million. According to Vard, the project is the largest single order in the company's history and […]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which was released in 2024, is transitioning to a standalone application. Starting on July 7, the game will no longer launch through the unified Call of Duty HQ app and will instead be available as a separate download. The announcement was made via the official Call of Duty Updates […]
On the night of July 6, Brazil faced Norway in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Scandinavian side secured a 2:1 victory. Brazil's only goal came from a Neymar penalty. The Brazilian star is well known for his passion for video games, especially Counter-Strike 2. Following the match, Norwegian fans […]
NAVI claimed a dominant victory at the Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Stage 1 regional tournament in EMEA. In the tournament's grand final, Natus Vincere swept VP with a commanding 4:0 scoreline. The team delivered an outstanding performance throughout the entire event. During the group stage, NAVI won all five of their matches with an impressive […]
We've rounded up the biggest esports matches taking place on July 6. VALORANT The first decisive playoff qualification matches for Groups A and B will be played at the Esports World Cup 2026. Трансляція [EN] League of Legends Two matches will be played at the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational. One will determine which team stays alive […]
We have prepared a roundup of the top news stories for Players readers for July 5, 2026. B8 Exit XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 Nintendo Has No Plans to Abandon Physical Game Releases MachineGames Head Takes Over Arkane Studios
