Video games and blockchain: Two industries joining forces for the love of gaming
In the past, we’ve written about how NFTs and blockchain technology have integrated themselves into the video gaming world, even becoming an essential aspect of many new games, such as Axie Infinity. Well, ever since then, the connection between blockchain companies and gaming & esports developers has increased even more. In one of the more […]
From Usain Bolt to Coca-Cola: Non-endemic brands are entering esports now more than ever
This past week has been a wild one for the esports world. Many non-endemic brands, meaning those outside the gaming industry, have partnered with esports teams and leagues to put their logos and faces on the screens of millions of fans. This is very healthy for the esports industry with outside support pouring in from […]
Banking on the metaverse: the digital future is getting funding from major banks
HSBC generated nearly 20 billion USD in 2021, and it’s investing in the metaverse. (Photo by HSBC) Technological innovation only goes as far as financial investments take it. Luckily for the metaverse, several investment banks are putting millions of dollars into the future of commerce. So far in 2022, there has been a massive influx […]
The best video game industry events to attend in-person in 2022
With in-person events back in action, gamers can enjoy connecting with others at video game conventions such as PAX East. (Photo by PAX) As global COVID-19 cases have decreased by more than 50% since January 2022, optimism for more in-person events has increased. Many event organisers are bringing their video game conventions back in-person. This […]
What is Web 3.0, and what does it have to do with NFTs and the metaverse?
Yet another video gaming company joined the NFT and metaverse craze as Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds creator Krafton announced on Feb. 9 that it is partnering with NAVER Z to create a new metaverse platform using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). PUBG is one of the most popular battle royale video games, and its mobile variant frequently tops […]
Esports in the metaverse? What virtual reality can bring to the industry
Roblox’s integration into NFTs and the metaverse paints a bright future for esports. (Image from Roblox Newsroom) Esports is constantly expanding. The industry is relatively young compared to the likes of basketball, football, and baseball, so it has had to evolve rapidly to make up for lost ground. Larger venues, live streaming support, and now […]
What Microsoft, Sony, and Take-Two’s arms race means for the video games industry
While the new year has barely started, the video games industry has already had three massive acquisitions shake up the entire landscape. On January 10, Take-Two Interactive purchased Zynga for 12.7 billion USD. On January 18, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for nearly 70 billion USD. Not even two weeks after that, on […]
The art of games: How video game adaptations are taking over the TV and film industry
“Arcane” was the number one Netflix show in over 30 countries just three days after it released. (Image provided by Riot Games) It was only a few months ago that the Netflix original show “Arcane” took the world by storm. Based on the League of Legends universe, “Arcane” became not only one of the most […]
NFT and crypto events to expect in 2022
Station F in Paris, France, is where NFT Paris will be held on January 22, 2022. (Photo from stationf.co) NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and the blockchain as a whole have soared in popularity after a lucrative 2021 for the industry. In celebration of this progress and in preparation for the year ahead, several events are being held […]
League of Legends esports’ remote return shows the industry’s resilience
100 Thieves raised the 2021 LCS Championship trophy after defeating Team Liquid in a three-game sweep. (Photo by Tina Jo/Riot Games via ESPAT) League of Legends esports fans are finally getting a much-anticipated return to competition after a record-breaking 2021 season. The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) and League of Legends European Championship (LEC) […]