The Elder Scrolls Online creative director Matt Firor says the metaverse is nothing new and people should stop pretending it’s an innovation. According to him, the gamers have been participating in connected virtual worlds for decades. Firor says the current
The US Navy’s eSports team, Goats & Glory, aims to recruit young gamers, allocating $4.3 million to eSports marketing amid ethical concerns over targeting youth. Despite the recruitment struggle, branches are using huge hits like Fortnite as marketing tools. However,
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
Disney makes a significant entry into the gaming and metaverse industries with a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games for a new “persistent universe.” Also Read: HBAR Volume Skyrockets 400% After Saudi-Hedera Web3 Link-Up The Walt Disney Company released a
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
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
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
The boom in generative AI is exposing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to a unique set of problems—AI-powered cyberattacks—leaving budding businesses overwhelmed. In a recent US Congressional hearing, a group of cybersecurity experts from leading organizations including IBM, Hitachi, Protect
The Arena Group, the parent company of Sports Illustrated, has recently witnessed a significant shake-up in its top management. This move comes after a controversy that has raised questions about journalistic integrity and the use of artificial intelligence in content
The Seoul metro is breaking language barriers as it puts to the test its real-time AI-powered translation service that enables seamless communication with foreign tourists. The translation service supports 13 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malay, Thai, Arabic, Malay,
Singapore has updated its AI strategy, which will see it triple AI talent, address the emerging risks from generative AI, and have implications for users. The updated strategy comes as Singapore is also angling to move forward in the global
London has been announced as the host city for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Finals, set to be held at the O2 Arena. This event, organized by Riot Games, is expected to attract a global audience and showcase
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