Game developers, Frost Giant Studios is toying with the idea of using generative AI for characters of its upcoming RTS game Stormgate, successor to StarCraft. The idea however comes at a time voice actors already spoke against SAG-AFTRA’s decision to strike a
The world’s first eSports Island, an entire island dedicated to gaming, is scheduled to take place on the Emirates island of Abu Dhabi. Plans to build the first eSports island in history have been revealed by True Gamers for Abu
The popular eSports team GodLike Esports is no longer competing in the Skyesports BGMI Champions Series 2024. Skyesports has taken a firm stance against the rule violation known as “ringing.” The act of an unregistered player competing under the name
Dota 2’s Ame is speculated to have a transfer fee of around half a million dollars from LGD to Xtreme Gaming. Like traditional sports, Dota 2 eSports occasionally uses transfer fees or buyout contracts, but only for highly skilled players.
eSports was featured as a medal sport at the Asian Games 2023, with China winning four golds. The Indian eSports scene is growing, with female gamers making significant strides. Every month, many young gamers are becoming millionaires thanks to eSports.
The Overwatch Champions Series has banned teams from having sponsors related to cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and AI following the collapse of the previous Overwatch League. The rulebook, revealed by ESL Faceit Group, aims for a cleaner esports environment. Team sponsorship regulations
In a statement made on X (formerly Twitter), the eSports World Cup 2024, run by Saudi Arabia, announced that Dota 2 was part of their roster. “The #RiyadhMasters is joining the #EsportsWorldCup, and @DOTA2 is about to take the #EWC
M80’s captain, Marcus “maNkz” Kjeldsen, takes an indefinite mental health break, missing the 2024 Copenhagen Major NA RMR. Coach Rory “Dephh” Jackson steps in. The eSports community, including figures like Anders Blume, supports maNkz’s decision. eSports are more than just
Based on the Abios Leaderboard 2023 report, it was found that Counter-Strike comprised the majority, accounting for 56% of all eSports wagers on the Kambi Network in 2023. Following closely behind were two eSports games: League of Legends (LoL) with
The star of Xtreme Gaming, Wang “Ame” Chunyu, received recognition in China for his accomplishments in 2023 once more. The Chinese eSports scene appears to know how to honor the top players in the area. The 2023 Returning eSports Player
As debates around AI safety continue, Australia has vowed to impose mandatory safeguards for “high-risk” AI in a move meant to promote responsible innovation and use of the technology. This comes as there have been growing concerns over the downside
Evil Geniuses (EG), the former Dota 2 TI5 winners, have confirmed that they will no longer participate in eSports other than Valorant, thus bringing an end to their Counter-Strike career. In 2024, Evil Geniuses will exit the Counter-Strike scene. From
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