Category: eSports and Gaming Events

In the first of a planned series of PUBG: NEW STATE “Field Trip to Troi” videos, KRAFTON, Inc. offered an in-depth look at Troi, a massive and futuristic 8×8 world that was designed to ensure players have as much fun as possible when dropping into the map.

During this first “Field Trip to Troi,” four new key points of interest were revealed, including Exhibition Hall, Mall, Laboratory, and Trailer Park.… Read the rest

DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot has been one of the most epic Dragon Ball Z video game experiences ever developed and the third and final DLC drop, titled Trunks: The Warrior of Hope will ensure its epic status for the foreseeable future. Experience the drama and over-the-top battles in this latest story arc featuring the exploits of Trunks as can only be told and experienced in DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot!… Read the rest

Get ready for the Battleground of the Gods to turn Upside Down. Heroes and monsters from the Netflix Original Series, Stranger Things will be playable in the hit video game SMITE starting July 13.

Through an all-new SMITE Battle Pass, fans of Stranger Things series will be able to play as Eleven, Hopper, and two of the most famous and blood-curdling creatures from the series – the Demogorgon and the Mind Flayer.… Read the rest

Atlanta FaZe, in partnership with UMG Gaming announced a two-part, $25,000 Warzone Tournament series. Both events will involve two online qualifiers open to the public as well as a final invitational, each with a $25,000 prize pool. The first qualifier will kick off on Saturday, June 19, 2021 with registration available on UMGGaming.com.… Read the rest

In Sports Illustrated’s July issue, Rohan Nadkarni details how FaZe Clan, the gaming, streaming, merchandising, content-creating monster, grew a following and brand reach well beyond the world of esports. The issue, available online  and on newsstands June 17, also includes Alex Prewitt on the most expensive baseball card ever sold, Tom Verducci on the mental and emotional toll of baseball’s gig economy, Grant Wahl on the collision of soccer, sports media and authoritarian politics in Azerbaijan, and Mark Bechtel on the 100th anniversary of the Jack Dempsey-Georges Carpentier fight – the first live radio broadcast of a sporting event.… Read the rest

Gridiron Gaming, powered by the Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), announced Gridiron Bowl, a 3-on-3 Madden tournament produced by Thunder Studios.

Participants will have a chance to compete for a $10,000 prize pool. The community portion of the tournament will kick off on June 12 and lead up to the main event on June 26.… Read the rest

Online entertainment has become a popular pastime for millions of people in 2021, and the trend is still growing. As more and more people try to distance themselves from others physically, the demand for online shopping, streaming services, and social media has increased. This social distancing trend has also forced many casino players to stay away from land-based operators and explore online platforms to satisfy their desire to enjoy casino games.… Read the rest

 Esports Technologies  announced the launch of its international consumer platform, Gogawi, in Brazil. Gogawi.com, which recently also launched in Japan and Thailand, is an immersive betting destination offering wagering on the top esports tournaments and matches with market leading odds.

It’s believed Gogawi will bring a powerful and dynamic platform built for esports betting to the Brazilian market, which is expected to become one of the country’s most popular sports categories over the next few years.… Read the rest

The stage is now set for the PCS4 Grand Finals, which will take place across four regions from 10-27 June. Sixteen teams in each region (Europe, Americas, Asia, and Asia Pacific) are ready to battle it out for their share of $1 million USD. See all the details below.

PRIZE POOL DETAILS
The total combined prize pool for these regional tournaments is $1,000,000, an increase on the PCS3 combined prize pool of $800,000.… Read the rest

Farming Simulator 22 releases this year – limited Collector’s Edition available soon. The game, self-published by developer and publisher GIANTS Software, will come to PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Stadia in Q4 2021.

In limited quantity, the PC version will be available as a stylish Collector’s Edition including a branded, high-quality beacon light.… Read the rest

-Cinemark Holdings, Inc. announced it is further innovating its entertainment experience by expanding its in-theatre and online esports offering. This summer, Cinemark customers will have the ability to join drop-in games in select theatres, and a new partnership with Mission Control will offer online esports leagues.

For all details how to participate, visit Cinemark.com/gamebig… Read the rest

Price of Power is an Expansion Set consisting of three story-related expansions for GWENT, with the main theme of magic and how different factions seek out, fight for, or exploit its power. Once Upon A Pyre is the first expansion of the set. It introduces 26 new cards, bringing fresh strategies to players’ arsenals, and kicks off the storyline behind the Price of Power set.… Read the rest

World of Tanks Blitz defined an entire game genre, scored 170m+ downloads worldwide, and brought players from different platforms together. Now, it has just launched its 8.0 update, giving it more life-like visuals and a new line of American heavy tanks, and has launched its 7th anniversary celebrations.
With Update 8.0, Blitz graphics got much flashier, with cool new features including realistic suspension behavior, sticky mud and snow, and vehicles getting visibly wet when taking a dip to wash off all that dirt and snow (and drying up later).… Read the rest

Ubisoft announced that the next mainline installment in the Rainbow Six franchise, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction have a full reveal on 12^th June at 8pm BST at Ubisoft Forward.

For a sneak peek into the world of Rainbow Six Extraction, formerly known as Rainbow Six Quarantine:

To learn more about Rainbow Six Extraction, watch a message from the development team:… Read the rest