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Green Man Gaming and Nintendo have teamed up to offer digital Wii U and 3DS titles through the retailer’s online store for the first time. Nintendo is the first console platform holder that GMG has partnered with, although the UK digital retailer has told MCV that it plans to expand …
Read More »First Steps…Examining eSports legal framework
A lawyer and avid gamer Blum is at the centre of operations for Unikrn, a competitive platform aiming to take lead in the burgeoning eSports market, leading the operators business development and legalinitiatives. Bryce further maintains a full-time practice ineSports law through the law firm IME Law (Managing Partner).Blum details …
Read More »Games Funding Forum adds gaming lounge
Event to exhibit ten unpublished games to delegates
Read More »Kickstarter becomes ‘public benefit corporation’
Crowdfunding platform promises to continue enabling creative projects to find success
Read More »Games Media Awards: Players’ Choice voting is now open
Public voting is now open for the Players’ Choice category at this year’s Games Media Awards. The prize is the only one voted for by members of the public. Consumers can vote on a single piece of work to be named one of the top pieces of games media from …
Read More »Xbox boss: Halo can have the same longevity as Star Wars
The Halo franchise stands alone in the world of first person shooters due to its fans attachment to its characters. That’s according to Xbox head Phil Spencer, who told GameSpot: "Halo is somewhat unique to [other shooters] that we were talking about in that it has such a heavy character …
Read More »Nintendo joins Vulkan API creator Khronos Group
Platform holder latest firm to contribute to OpenGL successor
Read More »What the future holds for Team Dignitas
Michael "ODEE" O’Dell has been in the eSports scene almost since its inception. Originally a professionalBattlefieldplayer in the early 2000s he went on to form and become the managing director ofTeam Dignitas, which has grown to become one of the biggest and most recognisable eSports organisations in the world. Read …
Read More »Accessories Update: Thrustmaster T150 racing wheel and Roccat Aluma headset
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Thrustmaster has some wheely good news for racing fans and Roccat hopes it has the best buds for gamers Thrustmaster T150 Force Feedback A racing car wouldn’t be much use without a steering wheel, and for …
Read More »DraftKings to sponsor six leading esports organizations
Boston-based fantasy sports drafting giantDraftKingswill announce a sponsorship deal for six of the leading esports organizations across North America and Europe today. The deal will primarily focus on organizations established in theLeague of Legendsspace, as the partnership will also allow forLeaguefantasy gaming on the Draft Kings site. Read more at …
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