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At a basic level, eSports is the competitive playing of video games for cash and prizes. There are organised global and multi-jurisdictional leagues involving professional teams who compete for millions of pounds in prize money; as well as a variety of online amateur leagues, too. Esports audiences are projected to …

The PC version of RPG Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is Capcom’s fast-selling game for the platform thus far. The title – which debuted on January 15th on Steam – is also one of the publisher’s Top Three best-selling PC releases. Dark Arisen is an enhanced version of 2012’s Dragon’s Dogma, …

The platform's co-founders discuss how they are growing their platform to help more devs avoid disappointment when funding their games

Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima says the twin release of the NX and smartphone titles will restore balance at Nintendo. It has been our priority to take a close look at areas of our existing business where the revenue and expenses had become unbalanced, and to make sure that we corrected …

New Bandai Namco Naruto title Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 debuted at No.1 in Japan, according to data from Famitsu. The game sold 55,414 units in its first week on shelves, and was the only new title to launch in the region last week. Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 was also …

'Our partnership is uniquely positioned to become the leading game, toy and technology platform for this hyper-growth category over the next three to five years,' says toy manufacturer

Little Wolf Studio's Lilly Devon offers advice for developers hoping to make that big career leap

Street Fighter IV, while a hugely popular brawler, was not exactly a title that welcomed newcomers. Especially towards the end of Street Fighter IV’s long lifecycle, players had to master some complex systems and be ready to fight up to 44 characters.? But with Street Fighter V, which arrives next …

Sega has re-confirmed a new big-screen outing for its iconic blue hedgehog. Speaking to The World Folio, as spotted by Nintendo Life, Sega Sammy president and CEO Hajime Satomi said: Sega Sammy Group is currently planning with Sony Pictures to create a live-action and animation hybrid Sonic the Hedgehog movie …

Esportsis a huge part ofBlizzard‘s focus when it comes to games, as their games strive to be more competitive and more watchable.StarCraft II,HearthstoneandHeroes of the Stormall have huge competitive scenes, and evenWorld of Warcraft‘s Arena mode has a history with esports. So why wouldOverwatchbe any different? We spoke toJeff Kaplan— …