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Will it? Won’t it? We now know for certain that the new Xbox One S does, in certain scenarios, run some games better than the existing model. The 349 2TB version of the Xbox One S arrives in the UK today, and Digital Foundry reports that it brings with it …
Read More »GameStop acquires 500+ AT&T Mobility stores
Games retailer GameStop has stepped up its interest in the US mobile space by acquiring over half a thousand new stores. It has swooped to purchase three US authorised national AT&T retailers – Cellular World, Midwest Cellular and Red Skye Wireless. The deal covers 507 physical outlets. "Today’s announcement showcases …
Read More »A short history of the biggest prize in esports
Never one to do today what can be put off ‘til the Dota 2 subreddit breaks out into a collective conniption, Valve Software has announced the ruleset, format, and prize distribution of The International 2016. Read more on The Meta >>>
Read More »TI6: Can a European team finally make top 4 at the Key Arena
Ever since The International moved across from Benaroya Hall to the massive 17,000 seat Key Arena, European teams have struggled at the biggest event in the Dota calendar. In fact no European team has made the top four of TI since TI3, which was back in Benaroya, with American team …
Read More »Broken Window Studios triumphs in Global VR Challenge
US dev’s Reflections sees players’ narrative choices transforming the world around them
Read More »The International’s Record Prize Pool Helps Organizations, Not Players/Fans
When casual observers hear about esports, it’s usually the awe-inspiring prize pools from The International that first draw attention. Raw dollar count brings the attention of traditional media and narratives around the thought of instant video-game millionaires appeal to the rags-to-riches instinct in cultures around the world. Read more on …
Read More »A look into the most open International in Dota 2 history
The International 6 will be unlike any other in Dota 2 history. Not only because it is the sixth iteration of one of esports’ largest events. Not only because it will break its own record of having the highest prize pool of any esports event in history — again. It …
Read More »Fnatic founder Sam Mathews on solidifying a global brand, and his new American Overwatch roster
Fnatic is one of the oldest and most popular brands in esports. Starting as team in 2004, the organization quickly evolved from just another Skandinavian clan into a global lifestyle brand. Today, the company fields rosters in all relevant esports titles, and just recently, has announced its expansion into esports’ …
Read More »Former long-time EA dev Hilleman joins Amazon Game Studios
Industry veteran Rich Hilleman has jumped ship to Amazon Game Studios following his departure from EA after more than three decades at the publisher. Hilleman joined EA as a support specialist in 1982, becoming its 39th employee. He later went on to work on the John Madden Football and NHL …
Read More »LucasFilm orders Galaxy in Turmoil dev to strip Star Wars from its Battlefront game
An unofficial sequel to Star Wars Battlefront 2 will not be allowed to use the Star Wars name or take place in its universe. Developer Frontwire announced plans to release the game for free on Steam last month. However, it will be of little surprise to hear that LucasFilm has …
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