Team Falcons, owned by Saudi Arabia, emerged victorious at the Esports World Cup (EWC) Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2024 in Riyadh. The tournament featured 18 top teams competing for a $1 million prize pool from July 10 to 14. Despite a rocky start in the group stages, Team Falcons made an impressive comeback in…
The world of esports is evolving rapidly, and Bangladesh is no exception. The recent D1 Mobile Mania 2024, hosted by local esports organization Discovery One, has set a new benchmark for mobile gaming tournaments in the country. This groundbreaking event was held on July 12 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), billed as the “biggest mobile esports…
The Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup at Esports World Cup 2024 concluded with a spectacular finale on July 14, 2024. The thrilling event took place at the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City, with an electrifying atmosphere that felt like a crucial World Cup football match. In an epic showdown against the…
After the successful launch of Shift Up Corp’s initial public offering (IPO), 45-year-old CEO Hyung-Tae Kim has officially entered the billionaire club. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his stake in the company is now valued at approximately $1.2 billion. The IPO raised an impressive $320 million, with shares surging 18% on the company’s trading debut becoming the…
Recently, Riot Games unveiled its ambitious plan to rejuvenate the League of Legends (LoL) scene in India. This multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game has a huge fan following around the world and has a robust esports ecosystem. As India is a rising power in competitive esports with over 400 million gamers (more than China, some say), Riot definitely wants…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has finally revealed the host country for the first-ever Esports Olympic Games (EOG) in 2025 and it’s none other than Saudi Arabia. The decision came at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris, where the IOC entered into a 12-year partnership with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the…
Shift Up, a South Korean game developer, made a splash on the KOSPI stock market with its recent initial public offering (IPO). The company, known for creating the Stellar Blade, raised an impressive 435 billion won ($320 million) on its first day of trading. This makes this IPO the largest for a gaming firm in South Korea in…
The 2024 Develop: Star Awards, held at the Brighton Dome, England during the Develop Brighton conference, celebrated the best in game development. Larian Studios and Remedy Entertainment emerged as the big winners of the night, with their respective titles Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 dominating the awards. Larian’s Baldur’s Gate 3 claimed the top prize of Best Game, along with Best Narrative. The…
Riot Games, developer of League of Legends, was reportedly working on an exciting new project codenamed “Pool Party.” This platform fighter was said to be heavily inspired by the legendary Super Smash Bros. Melee and set within the gaming universe of League of Legends. However, recent reports by Mikhail Klimentov suggest that Riot has decided to cancel the project….
Palworld, the unexpected hit of 2024 and often described as “Pokémon with guns,” is about to get even bigger. Developer Pocketpair has joined forces with Sony Music Entertainment and its subsidiary Aniplex to create a new joint venture called Palworld Entertainment. This joint venture aims to grow the Palworld universe beyond gaming. Let’s dive into the details. What’s the Goal of This Partnership? According…
