ECS unveils details on shared revenue and team ownership within the league
While Riot Games are still battling team owners, the Esports Championship Series (ECS) will share all revenue made with teams within the tournament.
September Digital Gaming Revenue up 5% to $6.2 million
SuperData research released the September report for Digital Gaming Revenue, which is up by 5% from 2015. That's less than the expected growth.
Newzoo’s latest prediction pushes eSports revenue to $493 million
Newzoo's original prediction for 2016 annual eSports revenue has been upped by 7% from $463 million to $492 million, largely aided by the investment of publishers, media, sponsors and advertising.
Hardcore gamers aren’t the only ones boosting eSports revenue
The latest research done by SuperData shows a slowing eSports market, but it's one that's not only generated by the hardcore gamers. Casual gamers are aiding the growth with ticket sales, streaming viewerships, and more. Let's not forget the millions of dollars
Xbox hardware sales are down 33%, but monthly active users are up
Microsoft's Xbox hardware sales are down by a startling 33% - but its monthly active users are up by the same amount, helping offset the decline.
EA is making an incredible amount of money off microtransactions
Still irritated that so many games have so much DLC? Well when publishers are earning this much from them, can you blame them?
The PS4 is still making Sony a ton of cash
Sony has posted an extremely positive Q3 earnings for 2014, and it's mostly thanks to the PS4
You can finally get some of the YouTube pie with Nintendo’s new Creator’s Program
Nintendo is finally allowing YouTube content creators to make some cash off of their games.
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