Yesterday Chinese company Tencent Holdings acquired the small portion of Riot Games they didn't already have. They know own 100% of Riot Games. What changes can we expect for 2016?
In accordance with their new focus on eSports, Activision Blizzard have upped the ante for the 2016 Hearthstone World Tour. More events, new structure, more regional qualifiers and a whopping $2 million combined prize pool.
The drama, the intrigue! Okay, maybe it's just Candy Crush, but when Stephen Colbert and Liam Neeson do a scene together, it suddenly becomes compelling.
It's not the number of subscribers that counts, it's how you use them. At least, that's what it sounds like Activision-Blizzard's new approach will be to World of Warcraft reporting.
Once upon a time, World of Warcraft was the king amongst MMO’s, with a paying subscriber base that would make its rivals cry.
We may be used to big ticket mergers and acquisitions in gaming, but this one is even bigger than usual. But what exactly is Activision-Blizzard planning to do with King?
Activision Blizzard have teamed up with Steve Bornstein, Former CEO of ESPN and NFL Network, and Mike Sepso, co-founder and President of MLG, to head their new eSports division.
Digital card games are new and incredibly profitable, with Hearthstone leading the way. Have the old school card games missed the boat?
A good loot box never feels like a coupon. It feels like a moment. …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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