ESL will integrate its competitive gaming systems into PlayStation’s tournaments section on the PS4. ESL will allow players to sign up and compete in many tournaments across multiple games on the PS4 with just a few button presses. Players can also check into tournaments and check their progress through the …
Read More »YellOwStaR is the manager of PSG’s new eSports division
Bora "YellOwStaR" Kim has retired from professional League of Legends in order to become the manager of Paris Saint Germain’s eSports division. YellOwStaR has been a regular in the EU LCS since it’s inception, spending most of his time on Fnatic. After 336 professional games, and tons of European championships …
Read More »Nintendo puts a large focus on eSports in Switch reveal
Yesterday Nintendo showed off the Switch for the first time, and had a large portion of the reveal video focus on eSports. The three minute video was split into sub sections showing the different uses of the console, with the final section being focused on eSports. The clip sees two …
Read More »YouTube blocks Samsung’s copyright claim on exploding Note 7 GTA mod video
After Samsung filed a copyright claim on a video showcasing the GTA V mod where bombs are replaced with Note 7 phones, YouTube basically told them to get stuffed. Yesterday Samsung filed a copyright notice on this video, which shows a GTA V mod that replaces the games sticky bomb …
Read More »Nintendo announces loads of partners for the Switch but no games
After the reveal of the Switch yesterday Nintendo showed off a massive list of development partners including some big third parties. The full list consists of 48 different partners, including the likes of Activision, Ubisoft and EA. Bethesda is also on the list, but don’t want to confirm that Skyrim …
Read More »Skyrim may not make it to the Nintendo Switch after all
Despite being featured in the reveal for Nintendo’s Switch, Skyrim may not be coming to the new console. Yesterday Nintendo decided to give us the first look at its new Switch console with a three minute video that showed off all of its fancy new features. One of the sections …
Read More »Microsoft’s gaming revenue declined 5% in Q1 2017
Microsoft’s gaming revenue declined 5% in the first quarter of the 2017 financial year, with the company blaming lower console revenue. In the detailed breakdown of finances for Q1 2017 Microsoft revealed that its gaming division hasn’t been doing so well recently, with a massive 5% drop in revenue when …
Read More »Star Trek: Bridge Crew delayed to March 2017
Ubisoft has delayed its VR exclusive title Star Trek: Bridge Crew into 2017. Star Trek: Bridge Crew will now launch on March 14th 2017. It was originally due to launch this year. In order to deliver the best game experience possible at launch, we have decided to push the release …
Read More »Nintendo reveals the Switch
After months of waiting and rumours Nintendo has finally revealed the NX, which is now known as the Nintendo Switch. The three minute video showed off the new console, revealing that it is indeed a cross between a home console and a hand held device. A tablet like device can …
Read More »Amnesia is finally coming to consoles with three game collection
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Amnesia: Justine and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs are all heading to PS4 as part of the Amnesia Collection. That’s a lot of Amnesia. The collection will be available from November 22nd and will set you back 23.99, or if you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber …
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