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Virtual Reality Poker: Traditional Gaming About to Welcome a New Player

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ylegrand/4319109358/ “Poker” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by YLegrand The gaming industry is changing and there’s one main culprit: virtual reality. After Oculus Rift and its peers hitting the market earlier this year, the general public’s perception of what’s possible in the gaming arena changed. Seeing early offerings like Crytek’s The Climb has generated a huge amount of buzz around the VR market. In fact, such has been the early interest in the future of gaming that analysts at Digi-Capital have predicted that the market will be worth an impressive $120 billion by 2020. As a testament to the market potential of … Continue reading Virtual Reality Poker: Traditional Gaming About to Welcome a New Player

Call of Duty World League (CWL) Kicks-Off New Season with North American Open

The new season of the Call of Duty® World League featuring Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare will get underway with the first live event December 16-18 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Teams from all over the United States will compete for their chance to take home the first event title of the new CWL season and the winner’s share of the $100,000 prize pool. In its inaugural season, the Call of Duty World League saw more than 1,000 teams compete, with the 32 top teams from around the globe making it to the World Championship hosted at Call … Continue reading Call of Duty World League (CWL) Kicks-Off New Season with North American Open

ESL to Power PlayStation 4 Competitive Gaming

ESL, the world’s largest esports company and part of the leading digital entertainment group MTG, announced today that it will integrate ESL competitive gaming systems and technology into the new Tournaments feature on PlayStation®4 (PS4™) systems. Millions of PS4 owners will be able to find and participate in competitions organized by ESL, available to them at the touch of their fingers. In addition to PS4, tournaments can be accessed for interactions, such as Check-in, through both the ESL Play and PlayStation App. “We’re incredibly excited to be able to offer this seamlessly integrated solution for the most passionate esports fans. … Continue reading ESL to Power PlayStation 4 Competitive Gaming

Epic Beauty: Second Skyrim Special Edition Trailer Released

Epic fantasy. Stunning details. Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim returns with Skyrim Special Edition, available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on October 28. Along with the critically acclaimed game and add-ons, Skyrim Special Edition has all-new features such as remastered art and effects, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, volumetric god rays, and more. Skyrim Special Edition also brings PC mods to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Now console gamers can experience new quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more. Watch the new trailer to see Skyrim … Continue reading Epic Beauty: Second Skyrim Special Edition Trailer Released

GameStop, Call of Duty to Raise Money For Veterans Job Programs

GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today a partnership with The Call of Duty Endowment (the Endowment) and Snowball Express to raise funds to help support U.S. military veterans and the children and families of America’s fallen military heroes. PowerUp Rewards members who donate $1 or more will receive triple reward points on the donation amount. From October 21 to November 15, GameStop will invite customers to show their support of our veterans and their families by donating $1, $5 or $10 at the point-of-purchase. This is GameStop’s … Continue reading GameStop, Call of Duty to Raise Money For Veterans Job Programs

Black Desert Online Celebrating Halloween

The skies of Black Desert Online will be illuminated with an eerie blood red moon and jack-o’-lanterns will light the misty town streets. Halloween celebrations begin as players are invited to take part in a host of trick-or-treat events that will reward them with special loot. The trick-or-treat events begin today, October 19 and ends November 9. https://youtu.be/5oDVDgZ9-Uc To show your enthusiasm for the spooky season, don’t miss the Halloween Item Bundle. This limited-time bundle will include an exclusive Bloody Suit costume, Ghost pet, Skeletal Horse Equipment skin, Halloween furniture set, Decor set, and much more. Combined, the vanity items … Continue reading Black Desert Online Celebrating Halloween

Neverwinter: Storm King Breezes to Consoles and PC

Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announced Neverwinter: Storm King’s Thunder is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This adventure sends players back to Icewind Dale to face off against invading giants through three new adventure zones and a challenging new dungeon. PlayStation 4 players will also receive The Maze Engine: Guild Alliances update, bringing new ways to join forces with the Neverwinter community. Storm King’s Thunder begins as frost giants force their way into the northern regions of the Sword Coast, creating a call-to-arms for Neverwinter’s strongest to defend … Continue reading Neverwinter: Storm King Breezes to Consoles and PC

Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood Expansion Trailer Revealed

This past weekend, SQUARE ENIX unveiled the highly-anticipated second expansion to FINAL FANTASY XIV during its Fan Festival in Las Vegas. Following the success of Heavensward, the next chapter in the beloved MMO will take players to new and exciting locations. Making its world debut, the Stormblood teaser trailer showcases the Warrior of Light honing his new skills during a high-octane sparring match with a mysterious woman clad in red atop a colossal stone statue, while resistance fighters prepare for battle below. The new expansion will include new jobs; an increased level cap up to level 70; sprawling new areas … Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood Expansion Trailer Revealed