Building Capabilities Removed From Fortnite
The hit battle royale title Fortnite recently discontinued building within the game. This means that players will no longer beContinue Reading
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Weekly News #208: Fortnite Building, Gamer Dating, Andbox Failure, Rocket League Live, Sony Haven Studios, New Witcher Game, Dr Disrespect vs YouTube Gaming
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss changes being made to Fortnite, people connecting online throughContinue Reading
Episode #207 (Video): Alex Kornilov, BETEGY, Esports Betting Innovation, Content For User Acquisition, Data Visualization
In this episode, with special guest Alex Kornilov (Founder of BETEGY), we discuss sports data platforms, data visualization systems, howContinue Reading
Episode #207: Alex Kornilov, BETEGY, Esports Betting Innovation, Content For User Acquisition, Data Visualization
In this episode, with special guest Alex Kornilov (Founder of BETEGY), we discuss sports data platforms, data visualization systems, howContinue Reading
Weekly News #205: Riot Animation, Super Nintendo World, Dr Disrespect NFT, Audi VR, Ontario Esports Scholarships, Loco $42M Raise, EA Lootbox Win, Gamestop Mess, SXSW Snub, Toddler Gaming Chair
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Riot Games investing in the animation studio behind Arcane,Continue Reading
VTech Has Made A Gaming Chair For Infants And Toddlers
Toddlers and infants now have the opportunity to get in on the gaming chair craze that’s sweeping the globe. ThisContinue Reading
Reggie Fils-Aime Steps Down From GameStop’s Board Of Directors
On March 14th, it was revealed that Reggie Fils-Aime, who famously once served as the head of Nintendo America, steppedContinue Reading
Dr Disrespect Launching His Own Non-Fungible Tokens
Dr Disrespect is the latest internet personality to make his way into non-fungible tokens after the Doc announced his studio,Continue Reading
Dutch Courts Overturn Ruling On Lootboxes
On March 9th, the Dutch Administrative Jurisdiction Division explained that Electronic Arts had not broken the country’s gambling laws byContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard Uninvited From South By Southwest
Activision-Blizzard was recently uninvited from speaking at the world-famous South by Southwest expo that was held in Austin, Texas fromContinue Reading
Loco Secures $42 Million From Investors
The video game streaming start-up company Loco announced it secured $42 million during a recent investment round. To date, theContinue Reading
Episode #204 (Video): Kyle Pendergast, BeyondRanked, Creating Hype, Game Commentators, Caster Marketplace
In this episode, with special guest Kyle Pendergast (CEO of BeyondRanked), we discuss the state of esports and video gameContinue Reading
Episode #204: Kyle Pendergast, BeyondRanked, Creating Hype, Game Commentators, Caster Marketplace
In this episode, with special guest Kyle Pendergast (CEO of BeyondRanked), we discuss the state of esports and video gameContinue Reading
Ontario Government Launches $791K College Esports Scholarship Program
The Ontario Government recently announced it had launched $791,000 scholarships for students enrolled in esports and other gaming-related collegiate programs.Continue Reading
Super Nintendo World Coming To Universal Studios Hollywood Next Year
Universal Studios Hollywood will be opening a Super Nintendo World area sometime next year. This comes after a Nintendo-themed parkContinue Reading
Riot Games Invests In Production Studio Responsible For Arcane
Riot Games recently announced it had invested in Fortiche Production, the Paris-based animation studio behind the hit Netflix show Arcane.Continue Reading
Episode #203 (Video): Omar Batterjee, Saudi Esports Federation, GCC Gaming, MENA Esports Future, ESL FACEIT Move, Big Vision
In this episode, with special guest Omar Batterjee (Head of Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships for the Saudi Esports Federation), weContinue Reading
Episode #203: Omar Batterjee, Saudi Esports Federation, GCC Gaming, MENA Esports Future, ESL FACEIT Move, Big Vision
In this episode, with special guest Omar Batterjee (Head of Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships for the Saudi Esports Federation), weContinue Reading
Russian Players, Clubs, And Items Removed From FIFA 22 Ultimate Team
EA Sports recently announced that players on Russian soccer clubs, their kits, Russian team managers, and other Russian items canContinue Reading
Bandcamp Acquired By Epic Games
On March 2nd, Epic Games announced it had acquired the independent music storefront Bandcamp. As a result of this deal,Continue Reading
Concerns Arise Regarding Spammers And Pirated Content On Facebook Gaming
Facebook Gaming was launched as a popular streaming service that could compete with the likes of YouTube Gaming and Twitch.Continue Reading
Guild Esports Makes Changes To Leadership
Guild Esports recently announced several changes to the company’s leadership structure. As a result, Simon Walters, Chris Sullivan, and AndrewContinue Reading
Star Wars Eclipse Delayed Until 2027 At The Earliest
The release date of the highly-anticipated video game set in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars Eclipse, has reportedlyContinue Reading
Activision-Blizzard Slapped With Insider Trading Allegations And Lawsuits
The world-renowned entertainment mogul Barry Diller recently denied allegations that he, his stepson, and his friend (David Geffen) engaged inContinue Reading
Snoop Dogg Joins FaZe Clan
The gaming and lifestyle brand FaZe Clan recently announced that the world-famous musician Snoop Dogg had joined the organization’s talentContinue Reading
Griffin Gaming Partners Raises $750M For Gaming-Focused VC Fund
Griffin Gaming Partners recently announced it had closed a $750 million venture capital fund to invest in the gaming space,Continue Reading
ESL Gaming And Qualcomm Launch $2M Global Mobile Esports Series
Qualcomm Technologies recently joined forces with ESL Gaming to launch the Snapdragon Pro Series, which will serve as a newContinue Reading
Ninja Partners With G FUEL
On March 3rd, G FUEL announced it had agreed to a multi-year partnership with the world-famous content creator Tyler “Ninja”Continue Reading