According to an investigation by Tom Henderson, Ubisoft’s internal cost-cutting policies are jeopardizing the development of the company’s most anticipated projects. On March 19, Ubisoft announced it would cease game development at its Red Storm Entertainment studio, known for the Tom Clancy’s series. The decision resulted in the layoff of 105 employees and is part […]
We’ve gathered the key esports matches taking place on March 27. Dota 2 Fans of Dota 2 will be able to enjoy the first elimination matches in the lower bracket of the ESL One Birmingham 2026 playoffs. Broadcast [EN] CS2 The BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 playoffs start today. Broadcast [EN] PUBG Today marks the start […]
We’ve prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for March 26, 2026. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 DLC “Cost of Hope” Announced Street Fighter 6 Tournament MVP to Receive a Blood Pressure Monitor AAA Game Development Costs Now Exceed $300 Million Worlds 2025 Finals and VALORANT Champions 2025 Grand Final Nominated for Sports Emmy Award
The March presentation of Xbox Partner Preview has concluded, bringing plenty of news and announcements. We’ve prepared a brief overview of all the games revealed during the event. Alien Deathstorm A new atmospheric first-person adventure from Rebellion (known for Atomfall and Sniper Elite). In this game, survival depends on how quickly you react to a […]
During the Xbox Partner Preview presentation, GSC Game World announced a story expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The DLC is titled Cost of Hope, with a release planned for summer this year. “A fragile peace between Duty and Freedom is about to collapse. The depths of the Zone, closed for decades, are opening […]
In Japan, a new online Street Fighter 6 tournament called Legacy Cup has been announced. The competition is specifically designed for players aged 40 and older. Event sponsors have prepared some rather необычні prizes for participants. Top players will be able to receive vitamin D supplements, oral care products, and ready-made frozen meals, while the […]
Each map in ARC Raiders has its own set of secrets and locked rooms that can reward players with valuable loot. These rooms require keys that drop randomly. While there’s no guaranteed way to obtain them, looting residential buildings during active map conditions can increase your chances. One such key is the Dam Staff Room […]
The developers of the popular mobile shooter Brawl Stars have introduced Challengers, a new tournament initiative designed to bridge the gap between amateur players and the elite level of global esports. According to the official announcement on Supercell’s platform, the Challengers program will be integrated into the broader ecosystem of the Brawl Stars Championship (BSC) […]
According to well-known gaming journalist and insider Jason Schreier, the budget for developing modern AAA games in the United States and Canada now regularly exceeds $300 million. Previously, it was believed that developing a major game cost between $100 million and $250 million. However, $300 million has now become the new “baseline” for large-scale projects. […]
The organizers of the 47th Sports Emmy Awards — the sports equivalent of the Emmy Awards — have announced nominees across various categories. In the category “Outstanding Esports Championship Coverage,” the contenders include two events each from ESL FACEIT Group and Riot Games. The nominees are: The awards ceremony will take place in May this […]
