You won’t believe it if I tell you that the CS: GO developer raked over a billion dollars by just letting players have to key to open cases. But it is true! According to the 2023 Year in Review by CS: GO Case Tracker, Counter-Strike developer Valve generated nearly $1 billion last year from loot boxes…
The worlds of esports and reality television are colliding in an exciting new partnership. Amazon MGM Studios’ television division – MGM Alternative – recently announced a deal with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) to develop content centered around the GEF’s flagship Global Esports Games competition. This collaboration aims to bring the fascinating stories of elite…
For the first time since 2008, a game not called Call of Duty or published by Rockstar took the crown as the best-selling video game of the year in the United States. Hogwarts Legacy, the magic-filled role-playing game from Avalanche Software, topped the 2023 sales charts, beating out the yearly juggernaut Call of Duty. How…
In a turn of events, Take-Two Interactive and Remedy Entertainment find themselves at odds over their respective logos containing the letter ‘R’. Take-Two, owner of Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games, has filed a trademark dispute against Remedy’s rebranded logo in the United Kingdom. This opposition comes despite the two companies actively working together on…
Ubisoft’s director of subscriptions, Phillipe Tremblay, recently made a controversial statement that gamers need to accept not owning their games. This sentiment reflects the industry’s push towards all-digital services like Ubisoft Plus but ignores valid concerns from players. What Did The Ubisoft Exec Say? In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, Tremblay compared the shift away from…
Halo fans may have gotten their hopes up for nothing. According to the report from Shpeshal-Nick on XboxEra Podcast, the long-rumored battle royale mode for Halo Infinite has reportedly been canceled before even an official announcement. This leaves players wondering – what happened to Infinite’s take on the popular last-man-standing format? What Was Halo Infinite’s…
In July 2022, the Indian government made a bold move and blocked access to the immensely popular battle royale game BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) over data privacy concerns. After nearly a year of negotiations between developer Krafton and the Indian government, BGMI finally made its triumphant return in May 2023. However, questions persist regarding the…
The BLAST.tv Paris CS:GO Major was a record-breaking event in more ways than one. As the final Major was held in May 2023 before Counter-Strike’s transition to CS2, excitement and interest were at an all-time high. This led to massive sales of stickers and sticker capsules, reportedly surpassing totals from the previous three Majors combined….
Valve has introduced updated policies around artificial intelligence (AI) generated content being published on Steam. The new rules aim to increase transparency from developers who leverage AI technology in game development. Key Highlights of Valve’s New AI Rules Valve outlined the following key points that Steam game developers must adhere to for AI-driven content: Detail…
Japanese gaming giant Sega Sammy has announced a leadership shuffle, appointing industry veteran Shuji Utsumi as President/COO of Sega America and Europe starting April 1, 2024. Utsumi brings over 3 decades of experience across console, mobile, and game production. Who is Shuji Utsumi? With a career spanning top gaming companies, Shuji Utsumi has played a…
