Esports fans around the world were shocked when OpTic Gaming co-owner Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez and star player Seth “Scump” Abner filed a lawsuit against game publisher Activision Blizzard last month. The lawsuit revealed some juicy details about Activision’s contract with Call of Duty League franchise owners, sparking speculation that the league’s revenue model could be…
Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is investigating a possible cyberattack. According to reports, a Russian ransomware gang known as Mogilevich claims to have hacked Epic Games and stolen a huge trove of data totaling 200GB. This allegedly includes source code, personal data, and many other data. The hackers say they will sell the stolen…
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Rockstar is requiring all employees to return to working in the office five days a week starting in April. The reason? Rockstar wants to accelerate development and increase security as GTA VI enters the final stages of development. This return-to-office mandate comes on the heels of several high-profile leaks…
Live streaming giants Twitch and Kick were recently banned in Turkiye, allegedly over concerns that they promote unregulated gambling. The Bans On February 21, journalist Ibrahim Haskoloğlu reported on X that Kick had been blocked in Turkiye. He stated that “Turkish officials I spoke to said that Kick’s entry into Turkey was to attract Turkish…
GeForce Now, Nvidia’s cloud gaming service, is expanding its platform integrations by integrating Blizzard’s Battle.net into GeForce Now. This will allow GeForce Now users to stream games they own on Battle.net like Diablo IV, World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and Hearthstone through the cloud gaming service. Gamers who already own Blizzard…
In a major turn of events, Embracer Group has reportedly sold out one of its developer subsidiary Saber Interactive to a group of private investors for $500 million. This move marks a major shift for the Swedish holding company and the future of Saber’s upcoming games. So what exactly does this separation mean? Who Is…
In a surprising announcement, longtime Activision studio Toys for Bob revealed that it is spinning off into an independent game developer. After nearly 20 years as part of Activision, the studio behind Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon is looking to return to its indie roots. But what exactly does this mean for the future…
Capcom recently announced that the grand prize for their 2024 Capcom Pro Tour and Capcom Cup XI Street Fighter tournaments will once again be $1 million. This continues their trend of offering massive prizes at the Capcom Cup finals event, aiming to grow esports and Street Fighter. A Brief History of The Capcom Pro Tour…
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), a leading global esports tournament organizer, has announced layoffs impacting approximately 15% of its workforce worldwide. This move comes as part of EFG’s efforts to support “sustainable growth ambitions and profitability” according to a statement by co-CEOs Craig Levine and Nic Maisto. How Many Employees Will Be Laid Off? While EFG…
Game Scent AI is a newly released device that takes video game immersion to the next level by letting players actually smell what’s happening in the game world. Created by an advanced AI system that analyzes in-game events, the device produces scents like gunpowder, dirt tracks, and pine forests during key gameplay moments using replaceable…
