Riot Games Wants Out Of This Sponsorship Deal
Just like the rest of the world, Riot Games is done with FTX. After signing a seven-year sponsorship with theContinue Reading
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Commonwealth Games Reversing Esports Decision
After a successful debut at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, organizers are backtracking their decision to make esports a medal event.Continue Reading
The Taliban Wants This Video Game Banned Because Of “Violence”
The Taliban is reportedly looking to ban PUBG Mobile in Afghanistan. This comes after the terrorist group claimed that theContinue Reading
This Show Combines Grandparents And Esports
The British children’s station CBBC is introducing a new kind of esports show with an interesting twist. Game on GrandparentsContinue Reading
Gaming Comes To BBC Proms
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) recently introduced video games to its world-famous concert series known as BBC Proms. As aContinue Reading
Weekly News Show #264: WoW Mobile Cancelled, Tencent Ubisoft, Gaming Prom, Shroud Valorant Viewership Record, Applovin Unity Offer, VR Gaming Growth, Creepy Esports Hotel, Fish Tank PC Case
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Blizzard and NetEase canceling a World of Warcraft mobileContinue Reading
Loot Box Regulations Not Coming To The UK… Yet
The United Kingdom’s government has decided to not include loot boxes under the country’s current gambling regulations. This comes afterContinue Reading
Leading Crypto Content Brands Merge With Holodeck Media to Become First Integrated Metaverse, Gaming, and Crypto Media Company
‘Crypto Capsule’ and ‘The Future of Money’ shows join the growing META TV and Business of Esports banners to createContinue Reading
Sid Meier Warns Of Monetization In The Gaming Industry
One of the most famous names in gaming history is warning against monetization within the industry. After speaking with BBCContinue Reading
Disney Appoints Mike White As The Head Of Its Metaverse Strategy
The Walt Disney Company recently appointed Mike White to lead the organization’s metaverse strategy. According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek,Continue Reading
Baby Queen Releases First Volume Of Gaming Music Show Through BBC Sounds
Singer-songwriter Baby Queen released the first volume of her new show, “Gameplay with Baby Queen,” now available through BBC Sounds.Continue Reading
No Women Crack Top 300 Highest Earners Amongst Esports Players
A BBC report, which listed the top earners in the esports industry, did not feature a single female in theContinue Reading
Illinois State University Approves $5.95 Million Esports Arena
The ISU Board of Trustees passed a heap of resolutions this month related to renovation and repair projects on campusContinue Reading
Zerah Gonsalves Featured In BBC World News Podcast About Gaming Addiction
Caster and desk host Zehrah “Angela” Gonsalves was recently featured on BBC World News’s WorklifeIndia show and podcast to discussContinue Reading
Tencent Shares Fall As Chinese Government Seeks Stricter Gaming Oversights
Earlier this month, Tencent Holdings Ltd. said it would consider a ban on children under the age of 12 fromContinue Reading
EA Says Company Was Breached By Hackers
According to Electronic Arts Inc., hackers stole valuable information from the company on June 10th. News of the hack wasContinue Reading
Facebook Left Holding The Bag After Virtual Reality Ad Testing Is Met With Pushback
The first video game developer that signed up to participate in Facebook’s Oculus-based VR ad testing program is now pullingContinue Reading
Sony Announces Partnership And Investment Into Discord
On May 3rd, Sony announced it had entered into a new partnership with online communications application Discord. Sony made aContinue Reading
B.E.A. Wants Gaming Tournaments For Persons With Disabilities
The British Esports Association (BEA) has begun lobbying for esports tournaments organized specifically for gamers with disabilities. This comes asContinue Reading
Research Links Loot Boxes To Gambling Problems
According to a new report from the universities of Plymouth and Wolverhampton, loot boxes “are structurally and psychologically akin toContinue Reading