Jakarta, the bustling capital of Indonesia, has been chosen as the host city for the 2024 WCG Festival. What is the World Cyber Games Festival? The World Cyber Games (WCG) is one of the oldest and most prestigious gaming events in the world, dating back to its inception in 2000. Originally focused solely on esports,…
Ever dreamed of turning your gaming passion into a real career? Well, get ready esports fans because some exciting new qualifications are leveling up your opportunities. UK esports body British Esports and education giants Pearson have teamed up to launch brand new higher-tier BTEC qualifications dedicated entirely to competitive gaming and esports. These aim to offer…
The gaming industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, with mobile gaming emerging as a dominant force. According to a report by GlobalData titled “Mobile Gaming – Thematic Intelligence,” the mobile games industry generated a staggering $124 billion in revenue in 2023 and is projected to reach a whopping $195 billion by 2030….
Canada’s biggest gaming convention is making Edmonton its home for the next three years. Games Con Canada, the country’s only internationally recognized video game convention, has signed a deal to host its annual three-day event in Edmonton, the Capital City of Alberta, until 2026. The event celebrating video games, esports, and gaming culture will take place at the…
What is the Indie Games Accelerator? The Indie Games Accelerator (IGA) is a Google Play’s 10-week training program designed to nurture and support independent game developers from all around the world. Launched in 2018, the IGA has emerged as a catalyst for the burgeoning mobile gaming industry in the region, providing developers with access to Google’s cutting-edge…
Riot Games, the developer behind League of Legends and Valorant, has agreed to a staggering $100 million settlement in a gender discrimination class-action lawsuit. Root Cause of the Lawsuit The roots of this legal battle can be traced back to 2018 when the Los Angeles Times and Kotaku reported on Riot Games’ toxic workplace environment…
The gaming industry has once again found itself mired in a heated debate, this time centering around the narrative consultant group Sweet Baby Inc. and the backlash they’ve faced from certain segments of the gaming community. The controversy has reignited long-standing tensions that hark back to the infamous GamerGate movement, with some calling for the…
What’s the Big Deal with This Ad? Last week, the Peoria Police Department (Arizona, US) posted a Call of Duty-style recruiting ad on social media which caused quite a stir among the local residents. The ad, which featured officers in tactical gear holding guns and the tagline “stop playing games and answer the Call of…
The mobile gaming industry experienced declines in revenue and downloads in 2023, marking the second straight year of falling numbers according to data.ai’s latest report. However, there are positive signs that a turnaround could be ahead. Global Revenue and Downloads Dip But Remain Strong Global mobile game revenue fell 2% to $107.3 billion in 2023,…
The gaming industry in the United States has exploded in recent years. Valued at $57.91 billion in 2024, it is expected to reach a staggering $90.79 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.41%. Image Source What is powering this rapid expansion? Let’s analyze the Mordor Intelligence report. Skyrocketing…
