Adweek reports multiple statistics showing that “adult women are now the largest video-game playing demographic, taking over from teen boys, per the Entertainment Software Association.” Indeed, a recent post from … Continue reading Marketers Pay Attention as Women Gain Interest in Gaming
This might not be meaningful for the current age group… but for the previous generation(s), the Washington Post explains how one’s video gaming past can be relived today. The piece … Continue reading Retro Video Gaming Available Online
Lizard Squad claims to have hacked the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live online gaming services. Xbox Live says its services are back up; PSN is still down. Reuters reports: “Microsoft Corp’s … Continue reading Hacked! PlayStation Network and Xbox Live
CBS News discovers eSports, reporting on just how big the business has become: “The company that makes League of Legends says that 27 million people watched this year’s championship. To … Continue reading Overview: eSports
Twitch announced that it has agreed to acquire GoodGame, the esports agency. This may represent a next stage in eSports business, connecting players with brands and distribution. According to the press release: … Continue reading Twitch Acquires GoodGame Agency
What if the next “big man on campus” isn’t such a big person after all? The New York Times reports that “Loc Tran is a big man on campus at San … Continue reading eSports Business Grows on College Campuses
Add the Washington Post to the list of mainstream publications that have noticed the power of eSports business. The Post notes the multi-billion dollar purchases that have driven many of … Continue reading Revenue, Viewing Numbers Drive eSports Business Growth
A new study potentially has provided the best excuse that gamers have been seeking to justify their passion: It can bring you closer to your family. Science Daily reports on … Continue reading Study: Social Gaming Can Bring Families Together
Dragon Age: Inquisition is out, and the reviews are in. The New York Times calls it “the most ambitious story-based game of 2014.” Forbes: “I quite like Dragon Age: Inquisition. Like Origins before … Continue reading Dragon Age: Inquisition — Reviews are In
If you’ve watched live events on MLG, you know Chris Puckett. He started as a gamer — Halo was his focus. But as FoxSports.com writes in a full feature on … Continue reading Profile: MLG’s Chris Puckett
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