As esports continues rocketing into the mainstream, gaining millions of fans and billions in revenue, governance to ensure fair play becomes paramount. Recognizing this in their hit games like League of Legends and VALORANT, Riot Games now mandates their comprehensive new Esports Global Code of Conduct. Spanning esports integrity to harassment policies and much in…
In 2022, Sony acquired Destiny 2 developer Bungie for almost $4 billion. However, despite repeated claims that Bungie would remain an “independent subsidiary”, a recent report by IGN paints a different picture. According to their findings, if Bungie’s sci-fi MMO fails to meet specific revenue targets, Sony could take complete control of the studio, effectively…
The gaming console market is a thriving industry that has witnessed significant growth in recent years According to SNS Insider reports, valued at $22.9 billion in 2022, the global gaming console market is set to climb to $34 billion by 2030, representing a 5.1% CAGR. This trajectory persists even against the backdrop of broader economic…
New World Interactive, the studio behind the gritty and gripping Insurgency series, has been shut down by its parent company, the Embracer Group, as part of a restructuring. This news comes on the heels of Embracer’s recent closure of TimeSplitters developer Free Radical Design and layoffs at several other studios, leaving a growing sense of…
The recent release of Rockstar’s first trailer for GTA 6 has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, igniting a frenzy of speculation and anticipation among fans. At the heart of this excitement lies the question of whether or not Tommy Vercetti, the beloved protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, will make a triumphant return…
Attention, League of Legends players! Those frustratingly predictable bot matches are about to get a whole lot more interesting, as Riot Games prepares to roll out a full upgrade to its AI companions. Over the past few months, the company has been diligently testing enhanced bot capabilities on PBE servers, and the results have been…
In a landmark ruling, Krafton, the developer of the popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile, has emerged victorious in its copyright dispute against NetEase Games, the Chinese gaming giant. The long-standing legal battle, which spanned over five years, centered on allegations that NetEase had infringed on Krafton’s intellectual property with its mobile games, Knives Out…
The annual Esports Awards, presented by Lexus, marked its ninth successful year on November 30, 2023, at the heart of the entertainment capital, Las Vegas. Held at the technologically advanced Resorts World Las Vegas, the event transformed the Zouk Nightclub into a hub of excitement and recognition, honoring the brightest stars and most remarkable achievements…
The global mobile gaming market is undergoing a seismic shift, with its size soaring to $212.06 billion in 2023, projected to reach a staggering $500 billion by 2029 and $775 billion by 2032, as reported by Precedence Research. In this article, we analyze the report by Precedence Research and the factors driving this exponential growth…
In a surprising turn of events, ByteDance, the company behind the social media giant TikTok, has decided to revamp its Nuverse gaming brand and withdraw from mainstream video games. This strategic move comes after a thorough review of its gaming business, as confirmed by ByteDance in a statement to Reuters. The Restructuring Decision ByteDance’s spokesperson…
