In Japan, video game bars have notoriously encountered legal issues over the years. Despite their popularity, the Association of Copyright for Computer Software (ACCS) has noted that not getting permission from creators can violate copyright laws. In 2011, ACCS called on game bars across Japan to follow copyright laws, yet in 2018, several video game bars were shuttered […]
First look at the Monster Hunter: World board game coming to Kickstarter
Monster Hunter: World is being turned into a board game by the experienced team at Steamforged Games. The cooperative multiplayer title will feature enormous new plastic models and will be priced in the $100 range. Fans should expect a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for Monster Hunter: World — The Board Game to launch some time […]
The First Fall Guys Tournament Has A $5000 Top Prize
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a hugely competitive game, but not one, necessarily, built with esports in mind. Consequently, the first (unofficial) Fall Guys tournament, which is set for next week and will be an event hosted, should be interesting. Esports player and speedrunner “GrandPooBear” has announced Fallmania, a “series” of events that will culminate […]
Blightbound Gets First Major Update Today
Three-person co-op dungeon crawler Blightbound gets its first major update today. The early access Steam title allows you to play a as a mage (healer), tank, or assassin as you barrel through dungeon after dungeon. Complete dungeons with the same players to unlock new levels of fame that allow you to take on much more difficult […]
Capcom Enjoys Strongest First-Quarter Ever Amid Pandemic
Many countries might be slipping into a recession caused by the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but some in the video game space are enjoying record revenue and profits. Recently, Capcom announced that it had its most successful first-quarter to a year–that is, the three-month period from March to June–ever in 2020. According to the press release, […]
Madden 21's First New X-Factor Abilities Revealed
Madden NFL 21 brings back the X-Factor abilities from last year’s game and introduces more than 50 new ones. EA Sports has begun to announce these, starting with quarterbacks. Six quarterbacks have X-Factor abilities in Madden NFL 21, including cover star Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Russell Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers. Jackson’s […]
First Halo Infinite gameplay shows off Master Chief’s new tricks
343 Industries and Xbox Game Studios debuted gameplay footage from Halo Infinite, the next game in the long-running Halo franchise, during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase on Thursday. From the trailer shown during the event, Halo Infinite looks a lot like Halo: Combat Evolved, with plenty of familiar weapons and enemies — plus a new gameplay […]
Xbox Series X First Third-Party External Storage Revealed
We’re still waiting for the day when we can pre-order the Xbox Series X, but in the meantime, Seagate has revealed the first third-party external storage option for the next-gen console. The Series X plans to exclusively use a new type of storage expansion card to ensure fast speeds for Series X games, as opposed […]
Logic Becomes First Twitch Music Partner – Daily Esports
Grammy-nominated rapper and producer Logic has signed an exclusive streaming contract to become official first Twitch music partner. The move comes right before his new album, No Pressure, releases on Friday, July 24. Starting tomorrow at 5 PM PT, he is set to premiere his new upcoming songs on his first partner stream. Logic’s new […]
Activision sends first Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 teaser to Nickmercs
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone are set to jump into Season 5 sometime around August 5. That’s the date that the Season Four Battle Pass concludes, and an update will likely arrive close to when that occurs. This update will contain the Season 5 changes, which will include massive alterations to both games. […]