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Riot Games is introducing a variety of financial changes to the EU LCS in 2018, while revealing that franchising for Europe is planned for 2019. In a blog post on their website, Riot have revealed that, although foundations for a better financial future are in place they’re a little way …

After its first year on the market PS VR stands at something of a crossroads as we approach the key retail quarter. Today at Paris Games Week it showcased a raft of titles for the device, undoubtedly to get the platform moving before the key sales season – waiting for …

A couple of months after Sony launched its first PlayLink titles, the platform holder just announced a new IP at Paris Games Week. Called Erica, it’s in development at London-based studio Flavourworks and is a live-action, narrative-driven experience in which players’ choices have a direct impact on the story. For …

Studio in Atlanta, US, will close and Newcastle, UK, will be sold as the focus goes back to PC and mobile games

Sony’s Paris Games Week press conference brought us new details on two highly anticipated PS4 exclusive titles: Quantic Dream’s Detroit: Become Human and Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part 2. Having been in development since 2013, Detroit: Become Human finally got a more precise release window. The new IP …

Coming out of Sony’s London Studio is Blood and Truth, with the title just being revealed at Sony’s Paris Games Week Press Conference. While Sony’s support for its VR headset has been admirable, it’s arguably lacked the kind of tentpole titles that get non-VR enthusiasts to splash out cash on …

Sony kicked off Paris Games Week earlier today with its press conference. Among other announcements, the platform holder unveiled a new IP from Infamous and Sly Cooper developer Sucker Punch. Entitled Ghost of Tsushima, the open-world samurai title, set in medieval Japan, kicked off Sony’s conference and will be a PS4 …

A statement from the IOC believes esports player training is comparable to that of other athletes

A Chinese gaming association has warned that the game could be too violent and bloody

Riot Games has shed light on its plans for the EU League of Legends Championship Series (EU LCS) in 2018, and revealed big changes to the format. First, the EU LCS will be moving away from, its current best of three format, shortly after the NA LCS revealed that it …