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Videogames have become a hugespectator sport, but it also hasthe potential to add up to a real business thanks to introductionof Las Vegas-style gambling. In a report released last month, titled eSport Betting: It’s Real, and Bigger Than You Think,” researchersChris Grove and Adam Krejcik atEilers Research attempt to estimateexactly …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Latvia
Latvia may be a small country, but its potential in the global games market is growing. According to market research firm Newzoo, the Latvia games industry generated revenue of $19.1 million (12.3 million) during 2014, making it the 80th-biggest region for games in the world. Additionally, Latvia is the 17th-biggest …
Read More »GamesAid charity voting is now live
The UK games industry can now decide which charities will receive a record-breaking amount of money from GamesAid. From today (September 7th) for one week, GamesAid members can vote from a list of charities that have already been put forward by the games industry. Due diligence to ensure the charities …
Read More »The Gamer Boy King Of The Evil Geniuses
In the spring of 2014, after a decade of visa problems, the Hassan family moved out of its spacious house in Karachi, Pakistan, to an apartment in Rosemont, a suburb of Chicago near O’Hare International Airport. They were a family of eight, two parents and six kids, jammed into a …
Read More »TV broadcasters need to wake up to eSports
UK eSports tournament provider Gfinity says big traditional TV broadcasters need to wake up and recognise how popular competitive gaming is with today’s youth. Speaking at a panel session at Intel’s showing of eSports documentary ‘All Work All Play’ yesterday evening, Paul Chaloner, head of broadcasting at Gfinity and host …
Read More »Rocket League continues to grow as an eSport, is now supported by Gfinity
Following on fromMLG hostingtheir first Rocket League tournament, the game’s popularity as an eSport looks to continue to grow with it rocket boosting onto UK companyGfinity‘slist of supported titles. Gfinity is an online eSports hub with an international audience and has been active for over six years. With over 300,000 …
Read More »Endemol To Launch Smasher Network, Release Pizza Hut-Sponsored ‘Legends Of Gaming’ On October 7
Endemol Beyond USAhas a new brand partner (and a new network) for one of its upcoming series. The YouTube multi-channel network has partnered withPizza Hutto launchLegends of Gamingon theupcominggaming and eSports vertical calledSmasher Networkon October 7, 2015. Hosted by YouTube starToby Turner(akaTobuscus),Legends of Gamingis a gaming competition show (based onEndemol’s …
Read More »Professional Video Gaming May Have an Underage Gambling Problem
The stadium seating is full, the 500-strong audience lit fire red and ice blue. Gamescom, held annually in Cologne, Germany, is Europe’s largest video game fair. This game ofCounter-Strike: Global Offensive, a popular first-person shooter, is its big draw. A sound system broadcastingplay-by-play commentary is almost drowned out bythe noise …
Read More »MCV publisher French to leave for UKIE/Film London project
MCV publisher Michael French is to leave his post on September 18th for a new role with UKIE and Film London. He’ll lead a major new initiative, backed by the Mayor’s Office, designed to promote London as a world-leading games destination. French has worked at NewBay Media (formerly Intent Media) …
Read More »Treyarch: "Call of Duty eSports has seen a lot of good growth"
Studio design director David Vonderhaar talks to us about the eSports features and multiplayer infrastructure in place forCall of Duty: Black Ops 3. In particular he discuss the Ban and Protect system, CoDcasting, and Arena play (that replaces league play from Black Ops 2) in depth. "Call of Duty eSports …
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