Esports is set to break the billion-dollar revenue mark by the end of the 2018 and now Washington DC wants in on the act too. The US capital is backing Esports to pull in the tourists and DC isn’t just dipping its toes into the Esports waters, Washington is ploughing its money into sponsoring a major Esports team as well as building an Esports arena. In a recent interview with Mashable, Events DC Chair Max Brown – who is responsible for managing conventions, entertainment and sports within DC – told Mashable that a new 4,200 seat arena would be “fully … Continue reading Washington DC Set To Back Expanding eSports Market→
Fans will soon be able to learn more about the KINGDOM HEARTS history with the upcoming release of KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ[Cross], the relaunch of the critically acclaimed mobile RPG formerly known as KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ. As part of the free update next month, the game will soon have a new “Union Cross” multiplayer mode and more ways to customize the player’s avatar. With KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ[Cross], players can create teams of six from their party members or through a matchmaking feature to fight hordes of Heartless enemies and powerful bosses. Players can also take on quests of … Continue reading KINGDOM HEARTS Union X [Cross] Announced As Relaunch of Mobile Game→
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TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight is a new 3D action-fighter and character collection game that gives players access to nearly every era of the franchise’s history, challenging gamers to assemble the ultimate team of Transformers characters, including Autobots and Decepticons from the animated TV series, blockbuster films, as well as fan-favorites from the Transformers comic book series and Hasbro’s line of iconic figures. As fans assemble their team, they will forge alliances, battle other players and dive into a unique storyline that goes beyond good versus evil. The game is developed by Kabam, the masterminds behind long-time chart-topper MARVEL Contest of … Continue reading New TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight Trailer Revealed→
Impeller Studios announced today the multiplayer debut of Starfighter Inc., a hardcore space combat simulator set in the solar system 200 years in the future, at PAX East, Friday, March 10 through Sunday, March 12. VR support and fully playable PvP combat will be publicly demoed for the first time. In a rare event for Kickstarter, the hardcore online multiplayer combat sim is slated to launch their crowdfunding campaign with Kickstarter themselves at PAX East on Saturday, March 11th. Luke Crane, Head of Games at Kickstarter says, “This game looks fantastic, and we’re really excited to support it on Kickstarter’s … Continue reading Impeller’s Starfighter Inc Showing at PAX East→
Bone-crushing rains. Large, hungry creatures. A defenseless slugcat trying to find its kin. From Adult Swim Games and Videocult, survival platformer Rain World arrives on PC and PlayStation 4 March 28. As a small slugcat separated from your family, you must fend for yourself in a mysterious industrial wasteland the flood has carried you into. Relying on stealth, wit, and well-timed pounces, learn the rules of your new environment to keep fed while staying out of harm’s way. Both prey and predator, the creatures in Rain World’s living ecosystem follow their own survival instincts, learning from each encounter. Climb through … Continue reading Adult Swim Games Bringing Rain World To PC, PS4→
The Entertainment Software Association Foundation (ESA Foundation) raised more than $700,000 at the 19th annual Nite to Unite (NTU), the U.S. video game industry’s philanthropic gala. The evening event brought together hundreds of video game industry leaders from across the country to support scholarships and grants to individuals and organizations that improve the lives of children through education and video games. “Nite to Unite celebrated nearly two decades of work improving the lives of children across America, including efforts to transform classrooms by empowering students with scholarships and encouraging their creativity in the video game field,” said Anastasia Staten, executive … Continue reading Videogame Industry Raises More than $700K at Nite to Unite→
Grey Box, Six Foot and independent developer Tequila Works have announced that RiME, the highly anticipated puzzle adventure game, has a confirmed release date of May 26 for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and Windows PC. It will arrive at both retail and digital store shelves with a suggested retail price of $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU4vY0rlOo8&feature=youtu.be Shortly afterward, RiME will launch on Nintendo Switch, allowing players to take the adventure with them anywhere on the go utilizing the system’s portability, as a physical and digital release with a suggested retail price of $39.99 / €44.99 … Continue reading RiME to be Launched on PS4, Nintendo Switch→
The Rapidly Evolving World of Crossover Gaming Over the past decade, electronic gaming has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States, with a market value that now exceeds $630 billion. To understand such rapid growth, we have to take a closer look at gamers themselves. It’s clear that, as the first generation of avid gamers have reached adulthood and start to pass on their love of video games, regular gaming now appeals to a more diverse audience than ever before, both in terms of age and interests. We now also enjoy a wider range of gaming platforms … Continue reading Are Gaming Genres Becoming Irrelevant?→
Today, Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, the largest action-adventure open world game ever created by Ubisoft, is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands is rated M for Mature and is available for the suggested retail price of $59.99. Developed by Ubisoft Paris, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands is a military shooter entirely playable in up to 4 player co-op or single-player from beginning to the end. Players have total freedom of choice to accomplish their missions how they want and watch as the world reacts to … Continue reading Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands Deploys Worldwide→
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