Video Game Testers At Major Publisher Seek To Unionize
The 20-person quality assurance department, which accounts for 10% of the workforce at Blizzard Albany’s studio in Colonie, is seekingContinue Reading
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Chinese Team Forfeits Arlington Major Due To Visa Issues
Chinese esports organization Extreme Gaming will be forced to miss the Arlington Major in Texas after running into visa issues.Continue Reading
HyperX Arena At The Luxor Aims To Support Female Gamers
The HyperX Arena at Luxor in Las Vegas is always looking for new and unique ways to continue its supportContinue Reading
Butler University’s Esports Park Gets Its First Tenant
According to Butler University, Challonge will be the first tenant at its new Esports Park when it opens this month.Continue Reading
Would You Accept Advertising In The Metaverse?
A new survey polled 1,000 US gamers (excluding mobile gamers) about their feelings towards advertising in the metaverse. Around 35%Continue Reading
Another Gaming Company Votes To Unionize
Employees at indie gaming studio Tender Claws have voted to unionize with the Communication Workers of America’s Campaign to OrganizeContinue Reading
This College Is Hosting A Summer Camp For Future Video Game Scorers
Vanderbilt University’s music school, the Blair School of Music, launched a summer camp that gave middle and high school studentsContinue Reading
Fortnite Collegiate Cups Returning
Epic Games is bringing Fortnite back to the competitive collegiate scene, with its announcement that the Collegiate Cups would beContinue Reading
This University Just Opened A New Esports Facility
The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH) recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art technology facility, aimed at building valuable gaming andContinue Reading
This University Is Launching An Esports Production Degree Program This Fall
Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, is launching their Professional Esports Productions Bachelor of Science degree program this upcomingContinue Reading
This Public School System Just Launched It’s First-Ever Esports Class
For the first time ever, the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) system is offering students the opportunity to take esports classes,Continue Reading
Gamers Exhibit Enhanced Brain Activity
Gamers who play frequently exhibit superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key region of the brain when comparedContinue Reading
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s Gaming Lounge Comes To San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con had a special guest, courtesy of Konami. Konami’s Turtle Lair Gaming Lounge was featured at the popularContinue Reading
Introducing The First College-Exclusive VALORANT League
Riot Games recently announced the start of the first season of VALORANT tournaments exclusively for colleges, aptly titled College VALORANT.Continue Reading
This Popular Soft Drink Threw A Virtual Esports Watch Party In The Metaverse
Mountain Dew partnered with New York Excelsior (NYXL) to host a virtual watch party for the Call of Duty LeagueContinue Reading
The Positive Effects Of Gaming
A new study suggests that time spent playing video games can increase brain activity, and even boost the cognitive skillsContinue Reading
Dota 2 Tournaments Bringing In The Big Bucks
Esports is growing in popularity and so are the respective prize pools that accompany major tournaments. A recent study putContinue Reading
This Popular Anime And Gaming Convention Is Making Its Long-Awaited Return To Arlington, Texas
Real Dreamers Change the World is making its return to Esports Stadium Arlington to host anime and gaming convention, DreamContinue Reading
Paul Bertone Appointed Technical Design Director At 343 Industries
Former Bungie Director Paul Bertone has joined 343 Industries to assist on the newest Halo Infinite entry. In his newContinue Reading
Infinite Reality Finalizes $470M Purchase Of ReKT Global
Metaverse technology specialist Infinite Reality has finalized its $470 million purchase of esports conglomerate, ReKTGlobal, in a deal which willContinue Reading
Games For Change Reveals 2022 Award Winners
The Games for Change Awards, which celebrates the year’s best games that tackle social impact causes and make a difference,Continue Reading
Check Out This New Tabletop Game Featuring San Francisco Ferries And Cable Cars
Ticket to Ride: San Francisco is a cool new tabletop game which has players laying plastic cable cars across anContinue Reading
FaZe Clan Members Hearing It For Their “Misguided Tweet”
Esports organization Atlanta FaZe is receiving a lot of backlash from fans and followers for posting what, they now admit,Continue Reading
Meta Makes Sizeable Donation To Black Gaming Creators
Meta has pledged $10 million to the Black Gaming Creator Program, a space “to help up-and-coming black creators elevate theirContinue Reading
Magic Gaming Forms Partnership With Florida Blue
Magic Gaming, the gaming arm of the Orlando Magic, and health insurance provider Florida Blue, are joining forces to createContinue Reading
Philippine Car Dealership Eyeing NBA 2K Esports Tournament In The United States
LausGroup is more than just a network of Philippine car dealerships…it also is an esports team owner. In fact, theContinue Reading
Curro Partners With Acer To Launch New South African Gaming Platform
Independent school group, Curro Holdings, has partnered with Acer for Education to launch Curro’s own esports gaming platform in SouthContinue Reading
Texas University Interscholastic League Brings In A Big Sponsor
The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced youth esports development platform Vanta as their official esports sponsor. Vanta will introduceContinue Reading