One of the biggest updates in recent history has arrived in World of Tanks. Update 1.13 sees major reworking of core mechanics, such as HE shells and SPG (self-propelled gun) countermeasures, as well as other changes and additions, such as a brand-new mode, the eagerly anticipated Season 5 of Battle Pass and interface improvements.… Read the rest
Guild Esports welcomes Samsung as its Official Display Partner
Guild Esports is pleased to welcome Samsung, world-leader in transformative technologies, as its Official Display Partner.
The partnership with Guild is Samsung’s first partnership agreement with a UK esports organization and will commence from today, following the signing of a one-year deal across the UK & Ireland.
Samsung will provide monitors and displays for Guild’s newly launched Academy and additional monitors for pro-players, content creators and staff, along with LCD displays and LED signage for rooms in Guild’s future London headquarters.… Read the rest
Pennsylvania’s online & retail sportsbooks – $447.5 million in wagers in May
Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $447.5 million in wagers in May, down 6.7% from $479.4 million in April, according to official data released Thursday. Through 11 months of the fiscal year, sportsbooks have accepted $5.2 billion in bets.
Sportsbooks won $37.4 million off May’s wagers, up 3.8% from $36 million in April, which produced $27.7 million in taxable revenue.… Read the rest
Madden NFL 22, Cover Features Both Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes
Electronic Arts Inc. announced EA SPORTS Madden NFL 22, featuring two NFL Super Bowl champions, MVPs, and icons of sport culture, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes on the cover across all editions and Madden NFL Mobile. Madden NFL 22 leverages the power of next generation consoles to deliver the raw energy, emotion, and unpredictability of the NFL through brand-new Dynamic Gameday*, which impacts gameplay across every mode.… Read the rest
Rainbow Six: Siege, European League’s theme by the Toxic Avenger
Ubisoft revealed an extensive partnership with award-winning songwriter and producer The Toxic Avenger, for the composition of original music for the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® European League. Building upon the Rainbow Six Siege Main Theme, the European League new music will enrich the playday streams and offer viewers original music to enjoy during their weekly esports rendez-vous.… Read the rest
New Jersey Sportsbooks, Bettors placed $814.3 million in wagers in May
Bettors placed $814.3 million in wagers at New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks in May, according to official data released Wednesday. That is up 591.1% from $117.8 million in bets taken in May 2020 and more surprisingly, up 8.9% from $748 million in April.
May’s bets produced $52.9 million in revenue, up 433.6% from $9.9 million in May 2020.… Read the rest
British Esports Student Championships Finals Schedule on July 3rd
British Esports is introducing new branding for the upcoming live grand finals at the Confetti Metronome on July 3rd.
The British Esports Championships (aka Champs) name has now officially changed to the British Esports Student Champs.
This new name gives further recognition to the general public that the tournaments British Esports hosts are for schools and colleges across the country, as opposed to a competition that is open to all.… Read the rest
Rainbow Six: Siege, Ireland Nationals starts the group phase in July
Ubisoft announced the Summer season for the UK Ireland Nationals (UKIN). The prize for the winning team will secure a place in the 2021 Challenger League and a chance to qualify for the 2022 European League.
The group stage of the league will start on 29th June 2021 and run until 27th July 2021 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, for a total of seven playdays.… Read the rest
F1 2021, Closing in on the “next-gen” debut finish line
Codemasters® and Electronic Arts Inc. premiered the Features trailer for F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship™. Offering players a new narrative-driven feature, Braking Point, F1® 2021 also reflects real life more than ever with new dynamic options. For My Team competitors, the stats of real-world F1® drivers update throughout the season to reflect the action on the track, while Real-Season Start allows players to jump in at any point in the calendar that has already occurred with up-to-date standings.… Read the rest
PUBG: NEW STATE, Over 17 million pre-registrations on the Google Play
PUBG: NEW STATE surpassed more than 17 million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store. This major milestone comes shortly after the company hosted the game’s first successful closed Alpha Test, which ran from 11-13 June in the U.S. PUBG Studio, the developer behind PUBG: NEW STATE, will analyse all the data and valuable player feedback it received during the Alpha Test and will focus on improving key facets of the game ahead of its full release later this year.… Read the rest
Summoners War: Lost Centuria, eSports world tournament open to all
Com2uS, the creators of the world-renowned fantasy RPG franchise Summoners War, has announced that applications are now open for two upcoming online esports events, including the Summoners War World Arena Championship 2021 and Lost Centuria World Showdown. Celebrating its global seven-year anniversary this month, Summoners War: Sky Arena boasts over 100 million players worldwide and a dedicated esports community, with high stakes competitions taking place internationally in Seoul, Paris and online in previous years.… Read the rest
eSports Betting Has Exploded in Popularity Globally
Interest in eSports keeps on growing on a global scale. Currently, eSports betting is one of the hottest trends among people who love video games and gambling at the same time.
Shortly after the appearance of video games in which players pit their wits against each other, the idea of betting on who will emerge victorious started to loom. … Read the rest
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT coming to Switch on September 24th
The most expansive and accurate retelling of the epic of Goku – DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT – is coming on NINTENDO Switch. Play the game everywhere, meeting beloved friends, battling powerful enemies and reliving one of the most iconic story from the arrival of Raditz to the final fight against Buu!… Read the rest
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set – Switch in Sept. 24th
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. announced that DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT + A NEW POWER AWAKENS SET is coming to the Americas for the Nintendo Switch and will be launching on September 24, 2021. Based on the seminal works of the acclaimed DRAGON BALL series creator, Akira Toriyama, the game recounts the adventures of the most powerful Saiyan – the legendary Goku.… Read the rest
Michigan sportsbooks took in $257.7 in May
Michigan sportsbooks took in $237.6 million in online wagers through the 31 days of May, down 4.9% from $249.9 million over the 30 days of April, according to official data released Tuesday. Combined with $20.2 million in retail handle, Michigan’s online and retail sportsbooks took in $257.7 million in bets. That total is down 6.0% from $274.2 million in bets in April.… Read the rest