NewsUSA TODAY'League of Legends' maker Riot Games has new legends in the works
Riot Games, publisher of 'League of Legends," is expanding that franchise into other media --and is announcing several new games in development.
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Google Stadia Arrives in November With Red Dead Redemption 2 & Mortal Kombat 11
Those with a Founders or Premier Pack will also have access to 'Destiny 2: The Collection' for free on their Google Stadia Pro at the launch.
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Riot celebrates ten years of 'LoL' by finally announcing new games
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of League of Legends, Riot Games is celebrating its hit title by expanding the franchise -- and more. That includes League of Legends: Wild Rift, a 5v5 version of the MOBA that will be playable on consoles and mobile devices. Riot promises it's no port -- Wild Rift
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Weekly esports guide (14 - 21 October): League of Legends 10 year anniversary stream
This week brings with it Riot Games’ League of Legends’ 10 year anniversary stream. What new exciting things will be announced for the LoL community? Also, Dota 2 action continues in the Female Esports League!
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Fortnite goes down with in-game apocalypse leaving thousands of players watching a black hole
The popular online video game Fortnite has ended its first chapter with an apocalyptic explosion – leaving thousands of gamers unable to play.
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Pro gamer punished for supporting Hong Kong protests has prize money restored after international uproar
The video gaming giant Blizzard has partly reversed its punishment of an Esports player who spoke out in support of the Hong Kong protesters after a fierce backlash from fans, politicians and its own employees.
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At Least People Staring Into Fortnite's Black Hole Can Soften the Blow With Excellent Memes
Nobody on Earth or outer-space was ever so frustrated as Fortnite players when they couldn't play the video game for a full day.
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Gaming firms Riot and ESL warn employees not to discuss politics after row over Blizzard’s decision to suspend Hong Kong gamer for protest remarks
At least two major gaming companies have warned employees and staff not to discuss political issues after the fallout from American game publisher Blizzard Entertainment’s decision to suspend an e-sports player for expressing support for anti-government protests in Hong Kong.US game developer Riot Games
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UPDATE 1-Blizzard Entertainment cuts punishment for gamer in HK protests row
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Oct 14 (Reuters) - U.S. games publisher Blizzard Entertainment has reduced the punishment dealt out to a Hong Kong-based Hearthstone esports gamer for his public support of pro-democracy protests after its decision sparked controversy among players and the public. Blizzard Entertainment
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Fortnite Is Sucked Into A Black Hole And Gamers Wonder If It's The End Of Their World
Millions were left wondering if the apocalypse had finally come on Sundayafter the game Fortnite was suddenly obliterated in an implosion andeverything went dark
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TikTok owner ByteDance ratchets up hiring for video games business in challenge to Tencent
ByteDance, the world’s most valuable start-up, is ramping up recruitment for its video games business, months after acquiring a Shanghai-based developer, in a move that could intensify its rivalry with Tencent Holdings.There were more than 210 gaming-related jobs posted by ByteDance on the career page
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Budget 2020: eSports to get RM20m allocation next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The federal government has announced an allocation of RM20 million to develop the local eSports industry in 2020. Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said this during the tabling...
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Five Below bets on esports firm Nerd Street Gamers to attract shoppers
Prominent retailers have sought to add experiential features to their stores in a bid to lure customers amid the rise of e-commerce competitors like Amazon.
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Weekly esports guide (7 - 14 October): GameStart Asia 2019, MPL MY/SG All-star match-up
The second week of October is here, bringing with it more action in the Female Esports League as well as Southeast Asia’s biggest fighting games tournament. Also look out for some MPL action across the Causeway, and some Dota 2 learnings for those keen on making it to the next level.
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Blizzard bans gamer, rescinds money, on Hong Kong protest support
Blizzard Entertainment said it was banning Ng Wai Chung, also known as Blitzchung, from its professional Hearthstone esports competition for a year. Blizzard is also withholding money he had already earned in the company’s top-tier Grandmasters tournament.
NewsAFP NewsESports a hard sell in grades-obsessed Singapore
In a country highly focused on academic achievement, Singaporean Galvin Kang Jian Wen did something almost unthinkable -- he stopped studying as a teenager to spend more time playing computer games. Teenage gamers worldwide are shunning mainstream education in favour of spending hours tapping away on
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Weekly esports guide (30 September - 7 October): FSL Dota 2, ONE Esports Tokyo Invitational
It’s October, which means we’re in the final quarter of 2019, but we’ve still got a lot of Dota action to go with the FSL Dota 2, ESL Clash of Nations and the upcoming ONE Esports Dota 2 World Pro Invitationals in Singapore!
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Rocket League is replacing loot boxes with 'Blueprints' amid gambling crackdown
Video game developer Psyonix will replace loot boxes in its hugely popular title Rocket League, following concerns that they encourage children to gamble.A new system called Blueprints will be introduced in December through a game update, which will replace the existing randomised Crates with a more
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The 11 Best Fortnite Halloween Costumes
Move over, Stranger Things . Our prediction: that the über popular video game all the kiddos are into these days, Fortnite, will be the most...
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How to Get Started With Fortnite Creative
While Fortnite's place in the realm of Battle Royale games is pretty clear, there are other interesting modes in the game. Fortnite Creative is a free game mode that allows players to craft custom maps and matches in a sandbox-game environment.
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Nick ‘NICKMERCS’ Kolcheff Signs Multi-Year Twitch Streaming Deal
Esports content creator and Twitch personality Nick “NICKMERCS” Kolcheff has signed a multi-year deal to continue to stream exclusively on Twitch. The deal was brokered by UTA and The Kinetic Group. NICKMERCS is appearing this weekend at TwitchCon and will be hosting meet-and-greets with partners and
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Esports ETFs Could Be On The Cusp Of Mammoth Opportunities
Thanks to the esports boom, gaming is the world's fastest-growing form of entertainment, a theme NERD and ESPO are levered to because their rosters are chock full video game publishers, hardware makers and components manufacturers. “As the history of esports continue to unfold, media giants such
