Category: eSports and Gaming Events

Warner Bros. Games announced that Mortal Kombat 11, the latest entry in the legendary franchise from award-winning NetherRealm Studios, has sold more than 12 million units worldwide. Since the original Mortal Kombat game launch in 1992, The Mortal Kombat franchise has sold more than 73 million videogame units to date, as well as spawned three theatrical films, animated movies and multiple television series.… Read the rest

Galaxy Racer, the biggest esports, content and lifestyle organisation, based in the Middle East, North Africa and South-East Asia, is launching an all-new competition, the Galaxy Racer Aubameyang Cup, starting August 1^st 2021 which sees Fortnite Duos teams from across the Middle East and Europe collide online for the first time.… Read the rest

NACON and KT Racing studio are pleased to unveil more information on the Anniversary Mode and Deluxe Edition of WRC 10, the official game of the FIA World Rally Championship, currently available for pre-order on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4.

Starting September 2, a real journey through time awaits rally fans from all over the world.… Read the rest

GIANTS Software kicked off its own annual FarmCon by showing the new seasonal cycles in Farming Simulator 22. The world gameplay-premiere is on the schedule as publisher and developer of the acclaimed series continues with even more information and presentations about the upcoming game, releasing November 22 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Stadia.… Read the rest

Blizzard Entertainment and Z-Man Games announced World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King® – A Pandemic System Board Game. Join forces with classic World of Warcraft heroes as you take down the forces of the Lich King in this journey across Azeroth. Wrath of the Lich King combines the classic co-operative Pandemic gameplay system with the iconic World of Warcraft universe featuring legendary characters, daunting battles, and intricate quests. … Read the rest

Commemorating the two-year anniversary of his monumental victory at the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Championship, Sentinels star Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf will have his custom character skins released inside the Fortnite item shop starting today at 5 p.m. Pacific.

Bugha is the first-ever professional Fortnite player to have his likeness adopted into the game, joining the likes of popular influencers such as rapper Travis Scott, electronic music artist Marshmello, and Twitch streamer Ninja.… Read the rest

The General® Insurance and NRG Esports announced today the winning jersey design for The General NRG Rocket League team’s new jersey for Rocket League Season XI. From July 6th through July 20th, fans voted for their favorite from four jersey designs. The vote for The General NRG’s new team jersey for Season XI drew vast amounts of excitement from the fans.… Read the rest

The General® Insurance and NRG Esports announced today the winning jersey design for The General NRG Rocket League team’s new jersey for Rocket League Season XI. From July 6th through July 20th, fans voted for their favorite from four jersey designs. The vote for The General NRG’s new team jersey for Season XI drew vast amounts of excitement from the fans.… Read the rest

Short Nite is back, and it’s bringing a new lineup of animated shorts to Fortnite’s Party Royale!

LIVE VIEWING JAPAN Inc. is delighted to announce on July 16 that it will hold “Japan 2.5D Stage Play World: Anime, Manga & Game Theater Online Festival 2021,” screening three popular shows online with English subtitles.

Schedule:

• Live Spectacle “NARUTO”: August 6 – August 12
• My Hero Academia The “Ultra” Stage: August 13 – August 19
• Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Musical Nogizaka46 ver.

KRAFTON, Inc announced that it has signed Adi Shankar to create an upcoming animated project based on the hit franchise.

One of the most innovative content creators in Hollywood today and a geek culture visionary, Shankar’s credits include the smash hit Netflix Original Series “Castlevania,” which ended its fourth and final season to unanimous critical acclaim in May of this year, “The Grey” with Liam Neeson, noir classic “Killing Them Softly” with Brad Pitt, cult superhero hit “Dredd” with Karl Urban, “The Voices” with Ryan Reynolds, and “Lone Survivor” with Mark Wahlberg.… Read the rest

Gen.G and Toyota announced the “Toyota Sedan: Drive Your Game” campaign, a 10-day gaming stream virtual race that will include 9 content creators on three teams. The competition kicks off July 19 and concludes on July 28.

Content creators in League of Legends, Minecraft, Rocket League, and Teamfight Tactics will be teamed up in a race against time to complete the most gaming challenges and for the most engaged audience.… Read the rest

KRAFTON, Inc. detailed its PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS collaboration with Tottenham Hotspur F.C. player and captain of the South Korean national team, Son Heung-min. The collaboration, which runs from July through October, includes an in-game event and the opportunity for players to earn or purchase exclusive Son-themed in-game items. As part of the partnership, KRAFTON will also give away real-world Level 3 helmets autographed by Son.… Read the rest