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ESLwill operate a live esports arena at this year’s PAX Aus gaming convention. Multiple tournaments will be held in three games, each with a prize pool and each taking place in a purpose-built arena. Read more at GamePlanet >>>

PS4 horror title Until Dawn has been named as the ‘hottest’ game on YouTube in July. As reported by Kotaku, YouTube defines ‘hotness’ by combining both video watch time and uploads. Supermassive’s title was helped no doubt by the attention it was given by big names such as PewDiePie and …

Industry experiences consistent growth as employment rises to 3,117

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Racing game Project CARS”is officially going eSports thanks to a partnership between developer and publisher Slightly Mad Studios, distributor Bandai Namco Entertainment, and the Electronic Sports League. The announcementwas made on the game’s website on Tuesday, and the partnership means big things for Project CARS” as ESL, the Electronic Sports …

US-based studio receives boost as it gets set to release new game

Future has announced a new PC gaming event that will take place in London early next year. The two-day gathering is called The PC Gamer Weekender. It’ll be at the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane and kicks off on Saturday March 5th. A number of the latest triple-A and …

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Publisher Activision appears to be going above and beyond to help out those who are still playing Destiny on PS3 and Xbox 360. Bungie’s recent The Taken King update patch for Destiny brings with it a hefty download for those who wish to digitally update their existing disc game. For …

Konami’s stealth-action franchise is one of gaming’s greatest – and 2015 marks the biggest entry in the series yet. MCV gears up with the latest MGS merchandise There are few games franchises as iconic as Metal Gear Solid. Whether it’s the blaring red exclamation mark of alerted enemies, the man-sized …