We know VR’s role in gaming and eSports is growing fast. October looks like it will offer a growth spurt. Ian Hamilton of UploadVR covers all the details: Google: “Starting October … Continue reading October: Big Month for VR
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More News from Twitch
We know the biggest headline from the TwitchCon conference: Twitch Prime. What else was announced? TechCrunch Editor Greg Kumparak reports the headlines: “Clips on Mobile: Viewers will be able to clip/create/share … Continue reading More News from Twitch
Twitch Announces Twitch Prime
Twitch introduces Twitch Prime: “It is with great pride and a tear of joy in our eye that we present to you the newest product collaboration between Twitch and Amazon. … Continue reading Twitch Announces Twitch Prime
Young Men Not Working Because of Video Games?
On the face of it, it sounds ridiculous: Of all the reasons young men may face challenges in today’s economy, the allure of playing video games is one of them. … Continue reading Young Men Not Working Because of Video Games?
The Story Behind Riot Games, League of Legends
Phil Kollar has delivered a must-read profile in Polygon. It’s a definitive look at the birth, growth, and development of one of the most important eSports businesses in the world. Writes … Continue reading The Story Behind Riot Games, League of Legends
eSports Grows in Canada
CBC Sports reports that “video games are no longer child’s play. In fact, they may very well be the next great cultural craze. “When Riot Games announced that Toronto would … Continue reading eSports Grows in Canada
Seven eSports Groups Form Professional Association, Launch CS:GO League
Daily Dot: “North American esports organization owners aiming to create ‘The NBA of Esports’ are launching their own Counter-Strike: Global Offensive league.” “Seven organizations—TSM, Cloud9, Counter Logic Gaming, Team Liquid, … Continue reading Seven eSports Groups Form Professional Association, Launch CS:GO League
Monetization and Cannibalization: Digital Updates on Valve, Supercell
SuperData updates its always-excellent worldwide digital games review with some interesting business notes on monetization and cannibalization: “Valve finds rare success in directly monetizing eSports for DoTA2:” “The International, an … Continue reading Monetization and Cannibalization: Digital Updates on Valve, Supercell
Could a Players Union Come to eSports?
They do it in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and other sports leagues. Could a players union come to eSports? Carleigh Morgan offers a thoughtful look in Motherboard: “Esports is also … Continue reading Could a Players Union Come to eSports?
Tencent Valuation Questioned Following Supercell Challenges: Report
As acquisitions continue to gain headlines in gaming & Esports, the Wall Street Journal and SuperData Research report on “Tencent’s High-Stakes Supercell Game.” WSJ: “Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s deal in June for … Continue reading Tencent Valuation Questioned Following Supercell Challenges: Report
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