Riot Games has announced American telecommunications conglomerate Verizon as the official 5G wireless and network service partner of First Strike, the first VALORANT tournament organised by the publisher. RELATED: Gambling on VALORANT: Key markets and important data The deal builds on Verizon’s existing relationship with Riot Games. In June, the telecommunications company entered a three-year partnership with the […]
ESA: Games directly contributed $40.9 billion to U.S. economy and employed 143,045 people in 2019
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has released a new economic impact report for the U.S. video game industry that says gaming directly generated economic output of $40.9 billion in 2019 and provided direct employment to 143,045 people. Total income generated across the economy totals $35.28 billion, including $17.37 billion in direct compensation to video game […]
14 Games To Play If You Love Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3 has enjoyed immense success since its launch. In a report from 2K Games and Take-Two Interactive, the game has performed better than any other 2K title in many categories. The Borderlands franchise is now the second in 2K history to generate $1 billion from customer purchases. The third entry in the series sold 50% more copies than Borderlands […]
5 Hidden Gem Games You Missed In 2020
In a year defined by ample hardships, video games have been a routine escape for many of us. Luckily, we saw the release of several incredible games, including Hades, The Last of Us Part II, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and much more. However, with so many sizable game releases, some of the year’s most interesting […]
Games Workshop Previews Space Marines’ New Gladiator Tank, Battleforce "Armies In A Box", And New Blood Angels Releases
It’s been a while, but they’re finally back! Games Workshop has re-launched a new range of Battleforce box sets for their industry-leading Warhammer 40K wargames. Games Workshop has announced a new range of Battleforce boxes for their tabletop wargames, Warhammer 40,000, and sister title Age of Sigmar. The ‘army in a box’ has been a […]
Games Inbox: Is the PS5 worth the hype?
The Friday Inbox shares stories from those who did or didn’t get a PS5 yesterday, as one reader is very pleased to hear about Project 007. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] It all worked outSo my PlayStation 5 turned up on Thursday after all and… it’s great! I don’t like the […]
PS5 Games Won't Be Region-Locked
The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 weren’t region-locked, giving gamers a chance to play their favorite games no matter where the studio is located. Sony is carrying on that philosophy with the PlayStation 5, as confirmed by a recent update to the PS5 FAQ list. Sony confirms that PS5 games will not be region-locked, meaning that […]
Riot Games Invests in Amatuer Talent With SoFi Partnership
Riot Games has secured a new partnership with personal finance company SoFi that will focus on the development of amateur League of Legends talent. As part of the deal, SoFi will provide a $250 USD primary investment account to all players participating in the Honda Scouting Grounds – a combine-style event where aspiring North American […]
PS5 games were going to be even more expensive than £70 claims report
Sony was considering making PS5 games even more expensive than they already are, but they’re still cheaper in America than the UK. The Xbox Series S, which launches today, might be the best value next gen console, at just £250, but at £450 the PlayStation 5 is much less expensive than many feared, especially given […]
Motorsport Games announces new Winter NASCAR Heat series
Qualification for the four-event Series starts November 9th on NASCAR Heat 5 with $47,000 prize pool. PRESS RELEASE, November 9, 2020: Racing fans will now have additional entertainment during the down season with the announcement of the Winter Heat Series, a brand new, four-event esports tournament, which will run from November and finish with a […]