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Read More »Endemol Officially Launches Gaming And ESports Network SMASHER
Endemol Beyond USAhas a new content vertical for audiences to enjoy. The YouTube multi-channel network has officially launchedSMASHER, its network dedicated to everything gaming, eSports, and even regular sports. SMASHER launches alongside of the network’s first andpreviously-announced digital seriesLegends of Gaming. Based on Endemol’sBritish web series of the same name(which …
Read More »Midora dev admits he knew he couldn’t complete game with Kickstarter funding
The chances of Zelda-inspired 2D adventure title Midora ever making it to market now look incredibly slim. Having won over $73,000 worth of Kickstarter funding back in the summer of 2014, Midora was due to arrive in January of this year. That, clearly, did not happen. And now creator Mhyre …
Read More »Metal Gear Online DLC adds horse armour and cleavage
Yesterday’s arrival of Metal Gear Solid Online has also marked the arrival of a number of premium DLC costumes. As is the Metal Gear way, it seems, the content has of course managed to stir up a little controversy. First up, included among the first premium costume offerings are two …
Read More »Uncharted Collection could repeat Last of Us Remastered’s success, says Naughty Dog
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection could prove as massively popular as Naughty Dog’s last triple-A re-release. The Last of Us Remastered dominated the UK retail rankings upon its release on PS4 last August, claiming three chart top spots, as well as becoming the best-selling game of the month and the …
Read More »Betway Sponsors ESL UK esports Premiership
Betwayhas signed a deal to sponsor the largest esports tournament in the UK, the ESL UK Premiership. The partnership marks the first foray into sponsorship within esports for the online bookmaker, who recently launched a dedicatedesports betting portal Read more at SBC >>>
Read More »Sony plans merchandise deals for ‘hot property’ Horizon: Zero Dawn
Like the sound of a Horizon: Zero Dawn action figure? What about a book based on the upcoming Guerrilla Games title? Or even a pencil case? Well, it looks like your wishes might just come true, if Sony has its way. The platform holder is considering a number of merchandising …
Read More »Riot asks League of Legends teams to pull G2A branding
League of Legends developer Riot appears to be going to war with online key seller G2A.com. The Daily Dot reports that the studio recently asked teams sponsored by the retailer at the 2015 League of Legends World Championships to remove its branding from their shirts and merchandise. And the teams …
Read More »Will eSports be the next phenomenon to tax gambling regulators?
From relative anonymity less than a few years ago, eSports has seen an explosion in popularity, fuelled by our seemingly insatiable appetite to be entertained. From community-based amateur game-playing to competitive tournaments, eSports encompasses casual leisure users through to professional video game players. Ever since the first games consoles, we …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon Wii U Premium bundle due out this month, costs £240
A new Wii U SKU will include two of the platform’s most popular multiplayer games. The Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon Wii U Premium Pack will include digital copies of the titular titles, coming with the racing game pre-installed and a download code voucher for the squid shooter. Mario Kart …
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