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
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
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
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
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
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
The eSports world recently witnessed an intriguing yet controversial moment with the introduction of an AI commentator bot during the T1 vs. LNG match at the League of Legends Worlds 2023. This technological advancement, however, has been met with mixed
Microsoft has blamed Britain’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA) for “irrationally” blocking its $68.7 billion takeover of Call of Duty video game maker Activision. The tech giant announced its plan to acquire Activision to “bring the joy and community of
Video gamers have sued Microsoft Corp in a bid to stop its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, alleging the $69 billion deal will thwart competition in the gaming industry. The case was filed in a California court on Tuesday on behalf
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