A gamer from New Jersey got so mad at another player, he flew to Florida and attacked him with a hammer! Can you believe it? This scary event shows how online arguments can get way out of hand. The attacker, Edward Kang, is only 20 years old. He traveled all the way from New Jersey to…
The 2024 Gayming Awards have once again shone a spotlight on the incredible strides being made in LGBTQ+ representation within the gaming industry. Established in 2021, the Gayming Awards aim to honor games, content creators, and industry professionals who have made significant contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion within the gaming community. Organized by Gayming Magazine, an online publication dedicated…
Square Enix, the Japanese company renowned for its RPG franchises like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts, has recently faced scrutiny after a shareholder questioned the company’s business relationship with video game consultancy firm Sweet Baby Inc. They wanted to know if Square Enix was really working with Sweet Baby Inc. and what kind…
Stellar Blade, the PlayStation 5 exclusive action RPG developed by South Korean studio ShiftUp, has taken the gaming world by storm since its release on April 26, 2024. With impressive sales figures and critical acclaim, the game has quickly become a major player in the industry. During the IPO press conference on June 25, 2024, ShiftUp’s CFO, Ahn Jae-woo, declared that Stellar…
K-pop and gaming collaborations are becoming more popular. In recent years, we’ve seen exciting partnerships between these two worlds, creating unique experiences for fans of both industries. Some notable examples include Overwatch 2 teaming up with LE SSERAFIM, PUBG joining forces with BLACKPINK, League of Legends creating the virtual K-pop group K/DA, and Fortnite featuring BTS. These collaborations always…
Back in 2020, the gaming community was rocked when Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm, one of Twitch’s biggest stars, was suddenly and permanently banned from the platform. The kicker? Nobody knew why. A year later, he initiated legal action against Twitch, claiming that the ban had not only cost him money but had also inflicted substantial harm upon his…
LRG3 has returned, and this time it’s with over 20 new physical releases. The LRG3 Showcase is an annual event hosted by Limited Run Games, a company known for producing physical editions of digital games. The cleverly named LRG3, a playful nod to the once-dominant E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), has become a highly anticipated fixture in the gaming calendar. Much…
PUBG, a popular battle royale game by Krafton, recently teamed up with NewJeans, a young K-pop girl group featuring five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. The idea was exciting – players could use NewJeans characters in the game and wear costumes inspired by the group’s stage outfits. However, things quickly took a turn for the…
As the highly anticipated “Deadpool & Wolverine” movie is just a month away from its theatrical release, rumors are swirling about potential crossovers in the world of Marvel gaming. With Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man series already a “Great Success” for Sony, could we see the Merc with a Mouth joining forces with our favorite web-slinger in the…
Kaitlyn Siragusa, better known by her online persona ‘Amouranth‘, has just made a bold move into the esports arena. In a surprising move, she has acquired a significant ownership stake in Wildcard Gaming, a North American esports organization. Amouranth is a household name in the streaming world, boasting an impressive following of over 14 million across various platforms like Kick, Twitch,…
