The “will they, won’t they” concerning Konami and the future of Silent Hill is not even close to a new conversation, so much so it’s almost a bore at this point. Still, with the Abandoned game inciting Hideo Kojima-related conspiracy theories and rumors of a new Silent Hill game having run rampant for years now, […]
Fighting Games Peaked With Tekken 3’s Opening Cinematic
Fighting games rarely have good storylines. If that sentence makes you angry, open up your phone, get on Google Maps, type in ‘field’, and follow the directions until you find some grass. Now, touch it. Fighting games are still great, especially if you play with someone who's just about on your skill level but not […]
Newzoo partners with LATAM organization Isurus – The Esports Observer
Seeking to improve its intelligence on the Latin American esports market, gaming data and insights company Newzoo signed a partnership deal with Isurus, one of the main organizations in the region. The agreement does not have a fixed duration. (Newzoo is a part of Leaders Group, which includes The Esports Observer in its portfolio.) “Latin […]
Mod Replaces Engels With Shrek In Nier Automata For The Real Ending [S]
As if the post-apocalyptic world of Nier Automata could not be any more terrifying, someone has modded everyone’s favorite ogre onto one of the massive machine enemies. Now, players must face off against a building-sized Shrek as he launches missile-projectiles from his back and pummels you with his ginormous green fists. The mod in question […]
Pixel Bar collaborates with Cooldown to host esports tournament – Esports Insider
Leeds-based esports and video game bar Pixel Bar has announced a partnership with esports viewing party platform Cooldown. As a result, Pixel Bar will host a community League of Legends tournament on September 26th. RELATED: AB InBev launches TheCooldown.gg, partners with OpTic Gaming According to the release, the competition will have a minimum £1,000 prize […]
Breakroom teams up with High Fidelity to bring 3D audio to online meetings
Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. Social meeting space Breakroom has integrated High Fidelity‘s 3D audio into its 3D virtual world for social and business events. The deal is a convergence of pioneers who have made their mark on the development of virtual life. Philip Rosedale is the CEO of High […]
Everyone Loses With The Twitch Fart Meta
You might not have gotten wind of it yet, but Twitch’s hot tub meta has been replaced by farts, which sounds less like something you’d expect of Twitch and more like something from a weird ‘00s game show on Bravo, where the contestant either wins a hot tub to take home, or loses and has […]
G2 Esports partners with fashion brand Ralph Lauren – Esports Insider
European organisation G2 Esports has announced a partnership with luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren. As a result of the partnership, Ralph Lauren and G2 will launch a series of ‘digital-first’ activations on platforms such as TikTok and Twitch. Moreover, both entities will collaborate on ‘global campaigns’ and events. RELATED: Betway and G2 Esports team up […]
KITKAT CHUNKY partners with Malaysian esports competition University e-League – Esports Insider
Nestle-owned chocolate brand KITKAT CHUNKY has announced a partnership with Malaysian esports competition the University e-League. RELATED: KitKat extends LEC deal, partners with LCL and 12 ERLs As a result of the partnership, the chocolate brand has been named the main sponsor for the league’s 2021 season. Moreover, KITKAT CHUNKY will launch a campaign aimed […]
Reading FC joins forces with Rival to launch Royals Esports platform – Esports Insider
English football club Reading FC has entered into a partnership with gaming solutions company Rival. The deal will see Reading FC launch Royals Esports, a dedicated esports platform for the club’s supporters. RELATED: Ajax launches dedicated FIFA mobile ‘gaming academy’ Rival will create the platform that will be used to host a number of FIFA 21 […]