Browsing: Esports & Gaming

Rocket League Championship Series will migrate to Unreal Engine 5 next season, promising improved visuals, physics, and broadcast tools. Psyonix says the shift aims to boost performance and modernize esports production.

Riot Games has set a release window for its long-anticipated esports fighting game Project L, targeting 2025. The move paves the way for regional tests and pro-circuit planning ahead of a broader launch.

A backlash over Dota 2’s TI 2025 Battle Pass erupted as players and pros criticized revamped rewards and monetization. Valve acknowledged concerns, promising adjustments amid debate over transparency and prize-pool impact.

From flagship sequels to bold new IP, 2025’s AAA slate is set to test next‑gen hardware and live‑service models. Here are the major releases, studio moves, and delays shaping the year’s most anticipated launches.

Mobile gaming is entering a pivotal decade as 5G, cloud streaming, and on-device AI reshape play, monetization, and esports. Analysts project broader audiences, tighter regulation, and new revenue from subscriptions and ads.

CS2 Major Stockholm has set a new benchmark, announcing the largest prize pool in Counter-Strike history. Organizers cite surging sponsorships and fan funding as drivers, with top teams converging for a landmark event.

Organizers say the CS2 Major in Stockholm will feature a record-breaking prize pool, marking a milestone for esports and drawing elite teams, major sponsors, and heightened global attention to the Swedish capital.

Consolidation intensifies as major publishers acquire studios, reshaping market share, IP portfolios, and live-service strategies. This report tracks 2024-2025 deals, valuations, regulatory scrutiny, and talent impacts.

Microsoft has acquired a leading esports organization to bolster the Xbox ecosystem, aiming to expand competitive gaming, exclusive content, and community engagement. Regulators and industry peers weigh the move’s impact.

Major brands unveiled next-gen GPUs, consoles, and peripherals, highlighting faster ray tracing, low-latency wireless, and haptic keys. Launch windows span Q4-Q1; pricing tiers target mainstream to pro. Preorders open this week.