Heavy Metal Machines to host three eSports Championships

Heavy Metal Machines, the post-apocalyptic car-combat MOBA, today revealed some of their plans for 2019 which include its launch in China as well as the establishment of three eSports Championships to take place in North America, South America and Europe servers.

Whilst Heavy Metal Machines is currently available to play in the West, 2019 will see the launch of the game in China, making Hoplon’s first foray into the East.… Read the rest

Razer Turret for Xbox One, wireless keyboard and mouse combo

Razer™ introduced a new way to play on console with the Razer Turret for Xbox One, a wireless keyboard and mouse combo designed for Xbox One.

“We’re extremely proud to team up with Microsoft to bring you this exclusive collaboration,” says Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan. “With the Razer Turret for Xbox One, it is now possible to bring the full experience of a keyboard and mouse, with lighting and game integration to Xbox One.”… Read the rest

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Vikendi Map and Survivor Pass for PC

Just in time for the holidays, PUBG Corporation has officially released its fourth and newest map, Vikendi, to PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) on PC. Don’t be fooled by Vikendi’s breathtaking mountains, sweeping snowfields, and frozen lakes – This is Battle Royale, served at below zero conditions.

Squad up and beat the cold in this tension-filled 6×6 frozen environment.… Read the rest

snakebyte Game:Pad 4 S Wireless

snakebyte® group, leading innovators of consumer electronics hardware, announced today the shipping of Game:Pad 4 S Wireless an advanced controller compatible with all models of PlayStation®4.

The ideal replacement controller, or simply perfect for multi-player couch play, the Game:Pad 4 S Wireless gives you freedom from wires, but offers the reliability that’s essential, thanks to advanced Bluetooth technology providing a rock-solid connection and exceptionally low latency.… Read the rest

ggCircuit Winter WAN Tournament, featuring Fortnite

eSports center management software company ggCircuit LLC officially announced its ggCircuit Winter WAN Tournament, featuring Fortnite, which will take place from 10-13th January 2019, in participating LAN centers across the globe.  With a total prize pool of $25,000 up for grabs Fortnite fans who sign up have the option of competing in both Solo and Duo Battle Royal matches all played on dedicated Fortnite servers.
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Rocket League Championships for Alternative Provision (AP) UK Schools

The British Esports Association, the not-for-profit body set up to promote grassroots esports, has announced new Rocket League Championships for Alternative Provision (AP) Schools.

This standalone esports tournament will get underway in the New Year and focus on Rocket League, with matches taking place weekly.

AP Schools provide a specialist education for young people who are unable to attend mainstream schools.… Read the rest

Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, Kage uncaged

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As Capcom® Cup marks the end of one season and the start of another, Street Fighter® Executive Producer Yoshinori Ono unveiled a new World Warrior will join the Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition roster: Kage, the embodiment of “Satsui,” a raging spirit that was born out of humanity’s obsession with power.… Read the rest

Venom’s Charge & Store for Nintendo Switch

Venom announced the shipping of the Charge & Store, a new accessory designed for Nintendo® Switch. A unique charging solution, the Charge & Store allows gamers to house all their Switch accessories together, saying goodbye to battery packs and bringing order to their gaming hardware.

Ingeniously compact in size, the Charge & Store docs two Joy-Con controllers, one Pro-Controller and a Poké Ball Plus™ accessory.… Read the rest

Global Game Jam 2019, Register Now

Global Game Jam, Inc ® announced that site registrations for the 11th annual worldwide game jam that sees tens of thousands of participants from across the globe join in for a weekend of international creativity, close on January 4th, 2019. The 11th annual Global Game Jam will take place January 25th-27th, 2019 in over 900 registered sites in over 100 countries around the globe and growing.… Read the rest