Allied Esports Considers Selling HyperX Arena After Losing $3M In Q2 Of 2021
Allied Esports Entertainment Inc. is reportedly considering selling the organization’s HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas. This comes after theContinue Reading
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Three “GTA” Games Are Getting Remastered For NextGen Consoles
According to a recent report from Kotaku, Rockstar Games is remastering three Grand Theft Auto games for nextgen console devices.Continue Reading
Activision Focusing Solely On “Call Of Duty” Franchise
Activision recently announced all of the company’s core studios are currently working on the hit video game franchise Call ofContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard Still Expecting A Strong Quarter
On August 3rd, Activision-Blizzard Inc. said it expects adjusted revenue for this quarter to exceed expectations. The organization forecast adjustedContinue Reading
Episode #147: Krafton PUBG, Esports Law, China Gaming Industry Death, Apple Concession, Overwatch Deletion
In this episode, with special guests Steven Blickensderfer and Nate Blair (in-house lawyers for Krafton, makers of PUBG), we discussContinue Reading
Episode #147 (Video): Krafton PUBG, Esports Law, China Gaming Industry Death, Apple Concession, Overwatch PR
In this episode, with special guests Steven Blickensderfer and Nate Blair (in-house lawyers for Krafton, makers of PUBG), we discussContinue Reading
Johanna Faries Steps Down From Position With Activision-Blizzard
According to sources close to Sports Business Journal, Johanna Faries has reportedly stepped down from her role as Activision-Blizzard’s HeadContinue Reading
LIVE After-Show (#146B): VENN Failure, Dr Disrespect vs. Twitch, Activision-Blizzard Spin, Stardew Valley Esports, Soulja Boy Atari, Tencent Struggles, Google Delusions
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss VENN furloughing almost half its employees, Dr Disrespect suing Twitch,Continue Reading
Nexon Launching Film And TV Division In Los Angeles
Nexon recently announced the organization is establishing a film and TV division of the company that will be based inContinue Reading
LIVE After-Show (#144B): Dr Disrespect Studio, Esports Betting Data, Google’s (Almost) Epic Acquisition, OWL Woes, Louis Vuitton Mobile Game, Mobile Saves ATVI, Enthusiast Results
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Dr DisRespect trying to launch his own gaming studio, GoogleContinue Reading
Rumors Of OWL Hiatus Swirl As More Companies Reassess Their Partnerships With The League
Kellogg recently announced it will no longer advertise its products in The Overwatch League. This comes after Coca-Cola, Kellogg, StateContinue Reading
ONE Esports Unveils Partnerships With Activision-Blizzard And Foodpanda Thailand
ONE Esports recently unveiled a partnership with Activision-Blizzard. Shortly, after that, the organization revealed it had partnered with foodpanda ThailandContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard Being Sued Over “Frat Boy” Workplace Environment
On July 20th, a lawsuit was filed by the California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing against the videoContinue Reading
President Of Blizzard Steps Down, Top HR Rep Leaves Activision-Blizzard
According to an announcement from the company website, J. Allen Brack recently stepped down as the President of Blizzard Entertainment.Continue Reading
T-Mobile Branding Removed From CDL And OWL
T-Mobile’s branding is no longer available to find on the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League websites. This comesContinue Reading
Amazon’s Game “New World” Has Amazing Beta Round Despite Destroying Thousands Of Computers
Amazon recently began holding a closed beta test for its new massively multiplayer online role-playing game New World. The testsContinue Reading
Bobby Kotick Set To Receive $155M Pay Packet From Activision-Blizzard
Activision-Blizzard shareholders recently voted to approve a pay packet for company boss Bobby Kotick. It is being reported Kotick willContinue Reading
Report: Tony Petitti Leaving Activision-Blizzard
It is being reported that Tony Petitti will be stepping down from his role as the president of sports andContinue Reading
Coddy Johnson And Marcie Vu Joining Scopely
Two esports and technology veterans are joining Scopely. It was recently announced that former Activision-Blizzard president Coddy Johnson and techContinue Reading
The Overwatch League Is Being Investigated By The U.S. Department Of Justice
The Overwatch League is currently being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice because of the organization’s soft salary capContinue Reading
Blizzard’s “Overwatch 2” Tease Has Gamers Wondering If The Title Will Be Free-To-Play
Blizzard recently hosted a two-hour-long live stream that showcased some of the new features expected in Overwatch 2. This includedContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard Still Going Strong In Booming Gaming Industry
Activision-Blizzard, one of the world’s biggest video game production companies, is continuing to grow as the world goes through stay-at-homeContinue Reading
Call Of Duty League And Overwatch League Loosen Sponsorship Restrictions
According to a recent report from The Esports Observer, the Call of Duty League and the Overwatch League announced theyContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard’s Head Of Esports Named GM Of Call Of Duty Franchise
On April 23rd, Johanna Faries, Activision-Blizzard’s head of esports, was also named the general manager of the Call of DutyContinue Reading
Insiders Say EA Is Driving Players Towards Loot Boxes
An esports industry insider recently told CBC Television that Electronic Arts is trying to drive gamers into a type ofContinue Reading
BMW Announces “BMW Esports Boost 2021” Live Event
Car manufacturer BMW and Seven.One Entertainment Group recently announced the creation of “BMW Esports Boost”, a new event format forContinue Reading
CD Projekt Releases Financial Results
Polish gaming giant CD Projekt recently released reports regarding the company’s financial results for 2020. The organization reported operating profitsContinue Reading
Report: Bilibili Obtains Overwatch League Broadcast Rights In China
Recently, Bilibili Esports reportedly signed an exclusive broadcast deal with Activision Blizzard for the rights to air the Overwatch League (OWL) in China. AccordingContinue Reading