Blizzard stays silent on Hong Kong cop-out while the world reacts
Even though Sony revealed new info about the PlayStation 5 on the same day, Blizzard managed to dominate headlines yesterday after suspending and rescinding...
Racism, sexism, and politics pose biggest risk for brand advertisers
Racism, sexism, and politics pose the highest risks to brands buying media today, according to a brand suitability survey by services firm Channel Factory....
ESL and Dreamhack team up with Nielsen for better esports tracking
Two of the biggest esports organizers in the world, ESL and Dreamhack, announced today that they are entering into a “comprehensive epsort measurement agreement”...
Newzoo: 71% of esports fans only follow one game
The esports market will reach 443.1 million people this year, according to the Global Esports Market Report from research firm Newzoo. But 71% of...
Small towns are building esports meccas
For centuries, Katowice was a mining town. The first settlers were craftsmen in the 18th century, who arrived in the lowlands of Southern Poland...
The Nintendo 2019 World Championships will work with Eleague to air on CBS
Nintendo announced today that it is partnering with Eleague to broadcast The Nintendo 2019 World Championships on CBS. Eleague is an esports brand that...
Are you ready for the ultimate convergence of 4 major gaming trends? (VB Live)
Presented by Treasure Data What are the trends that have shaped the games industry — and where are we going from here? Join VB’s...
The demographic, 5G, AR, and mobile trends shaping the next generation of gaming (VB Live)
Presented by Treasure Data Four trends are about to transform the next generation of gaming. Join this free VB Live event to learn how...
Hold on to your decks: Dramatic ‘Hearthstone’ competitive changes still to come
Last fall, Blizzard Entertainment announced the beginning of open qualification tournaments for its popular digital card game. No longer is grinding up to Legend...
Riot Games and State Farm extend League of Legends esports pact to 2021
League of Legends has a history of attracting huge companies outside gaming to sponsor its esports tournaments. And today, developer Riot Games announced that...