Discord crosses 250 million users as it hits 4-year anniversary
Gamer social network Discord announced that it has more than 250 million registered users as it crosses its fourth anniversary. That’s about the same number...
Apex Legends’ Season 1 Battle Pass launches March 19
Six weeks after its surprise debut, Apex Legends is getting its first premium progression pass. Respawn Entertainment announced today that it is launching the...
RIP: 15 tech companies and products that bit the dust in 2018
The year 2018 may be remembered for its many launches, from well-funded augmented reality (AR) startups to future-gazing big data platforms. But for every new...
The RetroBeat: Why Blizzard is remastering Warcraft III — and what it’s changing
Warcraft III is one of the greatest real-time strategy games of all time, and its rich story and memorable characters set the foundation for...
Sinespace pursues the ‘Second Life of virtual reality’
Linden Lab created the memorable virtual world Second Life in 2003, and it’s still going today. But even as Linden Lab tries to create...
Twitch glitch may have exposed some of your messages to other users
Twitch is warning users that it may have exposed some of their messages to other users. The livestreaming site has sent out emails today...
Skyrim: Very Special Edition joke shows that an Alexa-based RPG might work (updated)
Skyrim: Very Special Edition was the best gag so far at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), a way of Bethesda making fun of itself...
Facebook launches Level Up program and landing page for gaming livestreams
Facebook launched its Gaming Creator program in January to boost gaming livestreams on its platform. It’s now building on that with its Gaming Creator...
PUBG gets weapon skins inspired by Twitch streamers
Two of the most popular PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds broadcasters on Twitch are getting their owned themed content in the battle royale shooter. The PUBG Corporation...
As pro gaming takes off, so do esports careers
Not all of us can make a living as professional gamers in the Overwatch League. But Justin Choy’s gig may be the next best...