Experts in display and touch technology, HANNspree, are finally entering the gaming arena with a new series of high-performance monitors. The HG HANNspree Gaming monitor range delivers spec features designed specifically for the visual demands of PC and console games, from rapid response times and Adaptive-Sync Technology to smart and practical designs.… Read the rest
PUBG Mobile, Sanhok map added, more weapons dropped in
In all-new update that’s available today, Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE) is now offering the much-anticipated Sanhok map. Set in a dense jungle with varying landscape, Sanhok offers players a smaller map for more tense combat scenarios and gun battles, adding to the list of previous updates, which included the Miramar map, training mode, first-person mode and much more.… Read the rest
FACEIT CS:GO Major, Finals set for broadcast on Sky Sports
FACEIT is excited to announce a partnership with Sky Sports to broadcast the final matches from the UK’s first CS:GO Major. Top teams from around the world will compete for a share of the US$1,000,000 prize pool in the biggest esports event to take place in the UK to date. The partnership marks the first time Sky Sports has ever broadcast competitive CS:GO, and reflects the profile of the prestigious FACEIT London Major.… Read the rest
British Esports Championships, Overwatch and Rocket League added
Schools and colleges in the UK can now sign up to participate in the first full British Esports Championships.
A brand new website has launched at champs.epiclan.net for those looking to take part. This site will allow teachers to register teams and will act as an information hub for interested students.… Read the rest
Summoners War, Americas Cup winners
After a fierce day of incredible competition, the first and second place winners of the Summoners War World Arena Championship Americas Cup have been announced. In a stunning upset that shocked the Summoners War community, newcomer and underdog DrmzJoseph beat last year’s New York regionals winner, Tiger in the finals. Both have now earned their place in the World Finals in Seoul on October 13 against finalists from the Asia Cup and Europe Cup for a grand prize of $110,000.… Read the rest
Overwatch League adds six more teams
The Overwatch LeagueTM is expanding again. Last month, franchises representing Atlanta and Guangzhou joined the Overwatch League, and now six more new teams—Chengdu, Hangzhou, Paris, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington, D.C.—will compete for the 2019 Overwatch League championship. With a roster of 20 total teams—nine of them outside of the United States—the Overwatch League has further strengthened its position as the premier global city-based esports league.… Read the rest
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, ‘Blackout’ gameplay trailer
Activision and Treyarch released a brand new gameplay trailer for Blackout, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s all-new Battle Royale mode that delivers signature Call of Duty gameplay immersed in Classic Environments and Characters from the Black Ops universe.
Blackout drops players into a last-player-standing experience that is uniquely Black Ops.… Read the rest
World of Tanks: Mercenaries, Lots of events planned for September
Award-winning online game developer and publisher, Wargaming.net, announced a series of new and exciting special events for its massively multiplayer PS4/Xbox tank combat game – World of Tanks: Mercenaries. Throughout the month of September, the over 17 million registered World of Tanks: Mercenaries players worldwide can close out the summer with a bang, with opportunities to unlock new maps, vehicles, prizes, and more.… Read the rest
BitSummit 2018 comes to Tokyo
Hot on the heels of our most successful BitSummit ever, Vol. 6 held this past May, BitSummit is hitting the road and coming to Tokyo! We’re spreading the indie love around with a new Roadshow event to be held September, 19th 2018, the day before Tokyo Game Show. BitSummit has always been about great games, interesting speakers, amazing music, and most importantly, an awesome community.… Read the rest
Game Drive at EGX 2018, sneak peeks at four indie jewels
Game Drive will be representing four Dutch game studios at EGX in Birmingham from September 20-23. Attendees will be able to play action strategy game Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon, World War One shooters Tannenberg and Verdun, enjoy hilarious multiplayer fun with Tricky Towers, and last but not least, something brand new from the We Were Here series…
Find us in the Rezzed area at stand RZ28!… Read the rest
Black Desert Online’s Drieghan Expansion Playable at EGX 2018
Pearl Abyss and Kakao Games have announced that Black Desert Online will receive a brand new expansion named Drieghan. This update will feature a large mountainous area, over 300 challenging quests, fresh nodes to conquer and a new menacing dragon boss called Garmoth.
Drieghan will launch later this year as a free update and will be playable for the very first time during this year’s EGX game show which takes place between the 20th and 23rd of September in Birmingham.… Read the rest
NBA 2K19, MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 Tournament
NBA 2K announced the NBA 2K19 MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 Tournament, which will run October 13, 2018-February 13, 2019. The tournament will be played using the new MyTEAM Unlimited Mode, which features 5-on-5 NBA-style gameplay and allows users to choose any 13 cards from their Collection.
32 contestants (16 each on Xbox One & PS4) who qualify during weekly events will advance to a single elimination tournament, scheduled to take place on February 2, 2019.… Read the rest
GINX eSports TV, Ping Zero ’51’ event in Auckland, New Zealand
GINX Esports TV is pleased to announce that it has partnered up with Ping Zero for their next event, Ping Zero 51, which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Held at Eden Park from 14-16 September, Ping Zero 51 will accommodate all game genres and styles from casual to competitive gaming.… Read the rest
NASCAR Heat 3, ‘Champions: Road to Miami’ eSports competition
704Games, NASCAR’s exclusive esports’ partner for simulation-style video games on console platforms, announced today NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami, a weekly esports competition in the upcoming video game NASCAR Heat 3. Spanning the 2018 NASCAR Playoffs, NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami will culminate at Homestead-Miami Speedway during Ford Championship Weekend with over $500,000 in potential prize money up for grabs.… Read the rest