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?
Activision Blizzard CEO Says COD Not Going Away
GameSpot spoke with Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick: “The Call of Duty franchise is one of the biggest and most successful series in all of gaming. And it’s not going … Continue reading Activision Blizzard CEO Says COD Not Going Away
UC Irvine Set to Open First U.S. Public College eSports Arena
Engadget: “The University of California, Irvine, is serious about esports. This fall it will officially launch a competitive-gaming initiative, complete with scholarships and an already-decorated League of Legends team, and it’s just finished construction … Continue reading UC Irvine Set to Open First U.S. Public College eSports Arena
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
COD World League Championship Most Viewed COD Esports Event in History
Activision Blizzard announced that “Team EnVyUs’ thrilling win over Splyce in last Sunday’s epic showdown, pitting the top American squad head-to-head against Europe’s top team at the Call of Duty® … Continue reading COD World League Championship Most Viewed COD Esports Event in History
No School? Today is National Video Games Day
International Business Times reports: “Monday marks National Video Games Day! This is the day to celebrate and reminiscence about video games that made your childhood complete and continue to bring … Continue reading No School? Today is National Video Games Day
General Mills’ Reese’s Puffs to Sponsor Yahoo eSports Show
Broadcasting & Cable: “General Mills will be the first presenting sponsor of Yahoo Esports Live, a new weekly live show covering the world of online gaming.” “General Mills’ Reese’s Puffs cereal … Continue reading General Mills’ Reese’s Puffs to Sponsor Yahoo eSports Show
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
As NFL Begins, One Star Talks eSports & Considers Investing
The most powerful sports league in the world fully starts its regular season tomorrow, but NFL star Richard Sherman has been talking eSports. ESPN: “‘I love the competitive aspect of [Call … Continue reading As NFL Begins, One Star Talks eSports & Considers Investing
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