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Mobile eSports forerunnerSkillztoday revealed the results of its recently concluded Series B funding, noting thatthe Kraft Group, owner of the New England Patriots and Milwaukee Bucks, contributed a sizeable chunk of the $15 million raised. Read more at GameZone >>>
Read More »3DS gets a budget Nintendo Selects range
Six games are to receive a discounted re-release on 3DS. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Star Fox 64 3D, Nintendogs + Cats, Mario Tennis Open, Yoshi’s New Island and Mario Party: Island Tour are the six games that will kick off the offer when they roll out …
Read More »Here’s why former Sony company Daybreak Games is getting into eSports
Daybreak Games, formerly Sony Online Entertainment, is hosting its first tournament Sept. 26 at TwitchCon. Daybreak Games,which Sony sold to New York investment management firm Columbus Nova in February, has thrown its hat into the competitive gaming ring. The firstH1Z1Invitational, happening Sept. 26 at the Intel Game Lab booth at …
Read More »Play on: How video game music is rocking the classical world
Dadadada-daa-daa-da-duh-daa. Play the victory fanfare from the Final Fantasy series to almost any gamer and they’re likely to join in with a vocal rendition by the final note. For video game fans, Final Fantasy VII’s One Winged Angel, The Legend of Zelda’s Overworld Theme and the Mario Ground Theme hold …
Read More »What are the biggest accessories of Christmas 2015?
2015’s Q4 looks to be one of the biggest in years for retailers, as a packed release schedule drives up sales. But it’s not just about software: accessories are also set for a Christmas to remember. MCV asks experts in the sector what UK stores should keep an eye out …
Read More »Mighty No. 9 now set to launch in February
Mighty No. 9 has received new US and worldwide release dates, publisher Deep Silver has announced. The digital version of Comcept’s Mega Man spiritual successor will launch February 9thin North America and February 12thfor other territories on PC, Mac, Linux, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Wii U. Downloadable …
Read More »Turner Broadcasting will launch eSports league next year
American basic cable channel TBS has announced it will air multiple Counter-Strike: Global Offensive matches next year. The Wall Street Journalreports Turner Broadcasting has signed a deal to launch its own eSports league, and is set to broadcast Counter-Strike: Go competitions on Friday nights for 20 weeks in 2016. Qualifying …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers: September 20-26
Elite: Dangerous has nabbed the top spot on Steam’s latest weekly best-selling titles, thanks in large part to a featured discount promotion. The game was able to surpass runner-up Counter-Strike: Global Offensive – which still appears to be selling stronger every week. Last week’s winner Metal Gear Solid V: The …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops III drops single player mode on PS3 and 360
The last-gen versions of upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops III will be multiplayer only releases. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is a truly next-generation experience designed from day one to harness the full potential of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC,” a statement read. We know …
Read More »Carmack: Minecraft is ‘critically important’ to VR
Industry veteran and Oculus VR chief tech officer John Carmack has explained the lengths he went to to secure a virtual reality version of Minecraft. The game was announced by Oculus for Gear VR last night. Minecraft was my quest, really, for the last year and a half,” Carmack told …
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