In the competitive world of online gaming, fairness and integrity are paramount. Recently, over 23,000 accounts were banned in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, thanks to Activision’s Ricochet anti-cheat system. Despite these efforts, the community continues to report rampant
Video game developers are scrambling to create unions to protect their jobs as the threats of generative AI-inspired automation looms. Spurred by an ongoing tidal wave of layoffs, game developers, animators, voice actors are increasingly banding together to protect their
Activision Blizzard is being sued because it is the only company offering Call of Duty leagues and competitions. In a lawsuit filed on Thursday, Feb. 15, in federal court in California, professional gamers Hector “H3cz” Rodriguez and Seth “Scump” Abner
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint against Microsoft with the US Court of Appeals, contesting the tech firm’s post-merger actions with Activision Blizzard. The FTC’s grievance points to Microsoft’s layoff of approximately 1900 employees, including a
Police in the UK are investigating the alleged “gang rape” of a 16-year-old girl in a metaverse game. The girl was wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and playing an immersive game when her avatar was reportedly attacked by several
The Saudi Arabian government, the sponsor of the Gamers8 festival, announced that the event will make a comeback in 2024 under a new name: the Esports World Cup. The Esports World Cup is set to feature teams from around the
Embark Studios’ recent ban wave, intended to curb rampant cheating in their popular shooter game ‘The Finals,’ has mistakenly impacted numerous non-cheating players. This unforeseen outcome has sparked concern among the game’s rapidly growing player base following its commendable debut
In 2023, the eSports industry experienced a year of transformation and resilience. It was a period marked by strategic shifts, major investments, and the evolving roles of key players. This retrospective look at the past year reveals how these developments
To expand its global footprint, European eSports powerhouse G2 eSports has partnered with Chinese eSports organization Invictus Gaming to launch G2.iG, a China-based Dota 2 team. This collaboration represents G2 eSports’ initial venture into the Dota 2 scene, underscoring its
The International eSports Federation (IESF) is set to launch its World eSports Training Camp during the 8th World eSports Summit in Busan, South Korea. This venture is designed to provide eSports athletes from across the globe with a unique opportunity
Spacenet Enterprises India Limited’s recent reports highlight investments in the dynamic realms of eSports and Web3. While these ventures are set against growing market interest and potential, it is crucial to approach them with a balanced perspective, considering both the
The Las Vegas Legion recently opted for an unconventional approach to announce their new roster for the upcoming 2024 Call of Duty League season. Eschewing traditional methods, the Legion unveiled their players through AI-generated images on social media. This decision
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