A recent partnership between Bungie, the creators of Destiny 2, and Nerf, a toy brand under Hasbro, has sparked controversy. The heart of the issue lies in the design of the recently released Ace of Spades Nerf gun, a physical version of the iconic weapon from Destiny 2. A fan designer, known as Tofu Bunny…
Magnus Carlsen, Norwegian chess grandmaster and a five-time World Chess Champion, believes esports-style presentation could benefit professional chess. The statement was made during the New Global Sports Conference 2024 (NGSC), where Carlsen and other experts from multiple sectors discussed the future of sports and esports in Saudi Arabia. Carlsen expressed his belief that chess games, held in…
Bungie, the renowned developer behind Destiny, has been in hot water recently due to mass layoffs, CEO Pete Parsons’s extravagant luxury car collection, and the cancellation of the Destiny spinoff Payback. But it seems we might not have seen the last of it. Recent reports from Bloomberg revealed another shocker that shed light on a…
The last 24 hours have been historic for the Game Science studio, as their action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, has made a sensational debut. On its launch day, the game reached a peak of 2.2 million+ concurrent players, shattering several records and becoming the top-played game on Steam. This remarkable achievement has now cemented Black…
Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is set to host a significant conference on the final two days of the Esports World Cup. The New Global Sports Conference 2024 (NGSC24), scheduled for August 24-25 at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh At Kingdom Centre, will bring together leaders and innovators from various industries, including sports, esports, gaming, entertainment, and technology….
A Community Strategist from Daedalic Entertainment recently addressed concerns regarding their association with Sweet Baby Inc (SBI), a narrative consultant company, following criticism of their latest game, Capes. Capes, which launched on May 29, 2024, is a turn-based strategy title where players control a team of superheroes, each with unique abilities and roles. Despite positive reviews…
Yahya Khursheed, an 18-year-old resident of Lahore, Pakistan, tragically lost his life while playing the popular battle royale game, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). According to local police reports, Yahya was an avid PUBG player who had brought his father’s pistol into his room while gaming. Preliminary investigations suggest that while Yahya was deeply engrossed in the game,…
In a heartbreaking incident, a 15-year-old boy named Arya Srirao passed away after allegedly being influenced by the dangerous “Blue Whale” game. Arya, a class 10 student from Pune, India, jumped from the 14th floor of a building, leaving behind a note with the cryptic word “logout” written on it. What Happened? According to the Pune police…
The gaming world mourns the loss of a true icon as Sam A. Mowry, the voice behind multiple Dota 2 heroes and many other beloved video game characters, passed away on July 20, 2024. According to the Oregon Artswatch, Mowry suffered a cardiac arrest while awaiting surgery for blocked arteries. He was 64 years old. Who Was…
Krafton India, the South Korean company behind popular games like PUBG and BGMI, has announced a partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India for the upcoming Paris Paralympics 2024. This move shows Krafton’s dedication to helping Indian talent grow, not just in esports but in traditional sports too. Last year, Krafton promised to invest over $150 million in Indian talent. They’re not…
