That Day We Left is a game that examines the Syrian refugee crisis (update)
As the world continues to struggle with the Syrian refugee crisis, one game studio wants to show a perspective from the refugee’s point of view....
Blizzard president Mike Morhaime ‘disappointed’ by racist online chat during Hearthstone event (update)
Racism and hate are a problem in any culture, but the Internet has become an especially nasty place. Even something as innocent as a...
Tavern Tales hits Hearthstone’s summer esports circuit in July — and it’s an open event
Aspiring Hearthstone pros: The Pro Gaming League’s Tavern Tales is prepping its summer edition, and all it takes to qualify for one of the...
Nintendo eyes expansion into film business
TOKYO (Reuters) – Movies like “Mario Kart” and “The Legend of Zelda” could soon be coming to a theater near you. Nintendo Co Ltd...
Playwire launches a free video player for indie publishers
When it comes to making Internet video, free is a pretty good price. Playwire is announcing today that it has created a free version...
Revlo raises $1.1 million to let livestreamers engage and monetize their fans
Revlo has raised a $1.1 million seed round to make it easier for livestreamers to interact with and monetize their fans. The Toronto, Canada-based company makes...
Lionsgate’s Pilgrim Media Group teams up with ESL to create esports TV shows
Lionsgate‘s Pilgrim Media Group is pairing up with competitive game tournament organizer ESL to create unscripted digital and television programming around esports. The question...
Playful’s Paul Bettner: VR is just getting its start, like Disney in the 1920s
Paul Bettner has been waiting for virtual reality for decades. That’s one reason why his VR gaming studio, Playful, created Lucky’s Tale as a...
Ghostbusters gets virtual reality experience to promote the blockbuster’s July release
Before trying the newest virtual reality attraction at Madame Tussauds in New York City, you’ll like need to sign a waiver indicating you ain’t...
Tales from behind the esports desk: a first-time Hearthstone caster
As someone who has been a part of the esports world in some fashion or another for a nearly a decade, the transition into...