Browsing: Esports & Gaming

Major game studios pilot blockchain and NFT features, testing player-owned assets, cross-title economies, and new revenue streams. Early trials draw mixed feedback and regulatory questions amid market volatility.

Esports giant Team Liquid has secured a $50 million investment to develop a state-of-the-art training facility, bolstering player development and operations. The move underscores rising investment in esports infrastructure.

Major gaming brands unveiled new GPUs, keyboards, and wireless headsets, promising faster frames and lower latency. Launch windows span Q4, with prices targeting midrange buyers and esports enthusiasts.

VR gaming enters a new phase as cheaper headsets, mixed reality modes, and haptic accessories expand audiences. Studios pivot to live-service worlds, while eye-tracking and foveated rendering promise sharper, smoother play.

Game studios ramp up AI adoption, speeding asset creation, prototyping, and QA. Tools automate level design and dialogue, cutting costs while raising concerns over jobs, transparency, and IP as release cycles tighten.

Publishers are betting big on nostalgia in 2025, as remakes and remasters flood release calendars. Industry trackers cite soaring preorders, cross-gen upgrades, and preservation efforts driving the surge.

Global game publishers accelerate dealmaking as major studios pursue acquisitions and mergers to secure IP and talent. Regulators signal scrutiny as consolidation reshapes development pipelines and player ecosystems.

Mobile Legends’ M5 World Championship set a new viewership record, drawing unprecedented peak audiences and hours watched, according to esports analytics, underscoring the title’s surging global popularity.

Debate intensifies over Dota 2’s The International 2025 Battle Pass, with players questioning rewards, pricing, and event funding. Community voices call for transparency as stakeholders weigh next steps.

Microsoft detailed upcoming Xbox Game Pass changes, including refreshed tiers, pricing adjustments, and expanded day‑one releases and cloud features. A phased rollout and new regional support are slated, with impacts for subscribers and studios.