eSports

Social media, as we know it, rests inside platforms like Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Twitter (NYSE:TWTR). The evolution of digital accessibility, however, has begun to morph how we interact with our friends and family. With COVID-19 urging people to stay inside, more are reaching for video games to...

What are millions of people to do in quarantine? Video games. One analyst sees a strong future for at least two of the industry’s juggernauts. The Ratings Wells Fargo analyst Brian Fitzgerald initiated coverage on: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) with an Overweight rating and $75...

Sony Corp (NYSE: SNE) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) are gearing up for the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Both companies have detailed the tech that powers each respective console. On paper, the Xbox Series X beats the PS5 in nearly everything but speed. It's a...

Esports are thriving in the spotlight as COVID-19 forces the cancellation and postponement of in-person entertainment. Television shows are halting production, movies are postponing releases — and traditional sports leagues are taking advantage of the esports opportunity by creating ...

The Evil Geniuses (EG) "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" team is partnering up with the United States Navy. The partnership deal will help the team produce a six-episode series about developing the first CS:GO team for America's Navy. The series will place the spotlight on the Navy...

I've said it since its launch. "Call of Duty Mobile" offers what "Modern Warfare" doesn't: a viable competitive platform built with longevity in mind. At its launch, "CoD Mobile" introduced several different game types and competitive options. These ...

Traditional sports leagues have crumbled beneath the COVID-19 outbreak. Cancellations have left athletes and organizations aimless, and many of them are turning toward esports to fill the void. By creating brand new virtual events, players can continues their seasons straight from the safety of...

Cautious optimism is starting to bloom in the esports and gaming industries after COVID-19 nixed most live event plans in recent weeks. After many conventions and tournaments shut their doors, most businesses have been licking their wounds while trying to adapt to the sudden changes...

Just after Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Xbox Series X reveal, Sony (NYSE: SNE) showcased the next-generation specifications for the PlayStation 5 on Wednesday afternoon. System architect Mark Cerny dived into the architecture of the console and compared the advancements to the PlayStation 4....

In a move to grow the world’s largest network of gamers and esports fans, Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc., (OTC: ENGMF)(TSX:EGLX) recently expanded its multi-pillar business to include a franchise of esports teams and events. CEO Adrian Montgomery and President Menashe Kestenbaum spoke with...

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) was gaining yardage Tuesday after news it has a new deal with the National Football League to create "non-simulation" football video games. With a partnership for "non-simulation" games, the league is able to avoid Take-Two creating...

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) on Tuesday is launching a free-to-play version of "Call of Duty" called "Call of Duty Warzone." Here's everything you need to know. When Does "Call of Duty Warzone" Launch? The game is live and available to play if you already own...

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NYSE: GOOGL) Google announced it's opening a second development studio for its gaming platform Stadia. "Today, we’re adding a new Stadia Games and Entertainment studio in Playa Vista, California, which will be led by an industry veteran, Shannon...

The Overwatch League is set to introduce a new feature this weekend: The Hero Pool Rotation. Here's how it works. What's A Hero Pool Rotation? In other esports, like "League of Legends," there is a way to limit which heroes can be played. In LoL, each team has a series of...

Riot Games, makers of the worldwide esports hit "League of Legends," has finally announced its latest project. Sommer 2020 2020 여름 Лето 2020 pic.twitter.com/A7BnCpGhFV — VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) March 2, 2020 About 'Valorant' Valorant, formerly know as "Project A,...