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Overwatch League Shutdown Vote Underway as Activision Blizzard Prepares for Esports' Future

After six years of operating the most expensive esports league ever, Activision Blizzard is preparing to shut down the Overwatch League for good. Its new operator? An unsurprising face.

The Hypocrisy of Nickmercs

He may care about 'leaving the children alone' when it comes to LGBTQ education. But his new deal with a shady gambling site brings to question: Does he actually care?

Marvel's Majors Problem

The actor behind the titular villain for 'Avengers 5' will be criminally tried in New York in late November.

Riot Games' Loud Impact on Mainstream Music

In the last decade, the 'League of Legends' developer discreetly produced almost 1000 songs, including major hits.

Why Epic Games' Metaverse Ambitions Cost It Its Identity

Riding the wave of Fortnite's success, Epic Games expanded swiftly. Now, it faces the challenge of rediscovering itself and right siding its business.

Why the MrBeast-Endorsed Creator League Fell Apart in Less than 72 Hours

The Creator League, home to some of the world's most popular influencers, found itself mired in controversy during Labor Day weekend.

Why Sentinels' Crowdfunding Campaign is Deeply Irresponsible

After striking out with institutional investors, the company is hoping gullible fans will foot the bill of their financially mismanged organization.

Marvel's Majors Problem

The actor behind the titular villain for 'Avengers 5' will be criminally tried in New York in late November.

Jacob Wolf24 days ago

Overwatch League Shutdown Vote Underway as Activision Blizzard Prepares for Esports' Future

After six years of operating the most expensive esports league ever, Activision Blizzard is preparing to shut down the Overwatch League for good. Its new operator? An unsurprising face.

Jacob Wolfa month ago

The Hypocrisy of Nickmercs

He may care about 'leaving the children alone' when it comes to LGBTQ education. But his new deal with a shady gambling site brings to question: Does he actually care?

Jacob Wolfa month ago

Riot Games' Loud Impact on Mainstream Music

In the last decade, the 'League of Legends' developer discreetly produced almost 1000 songs, including major hits.

Cecilia Ciocchetti, Jacob Wolfa month ago

Why Epic Games' Metaverse Ambitions Cost It Its Identity

Riding the wave of Fortnite's success, Epic Games expanded swiftly. Now, it faces the challenge of rediscovering itself and right siding its business.

Jacob Wolf2 months ago

Why the MrBeast-Endorsed Creator League Fell Apart in Less than 72 Hours

The Creator League, home to some of the world's most popular influencers, found itself mired in controversy during Labor Day weekend.

Jacob Wolf3 months ago

Why Sentinels' Crowdfunding Campaign is Deeply Irresponsible

After striking out with institutional investors, the company is hoping gullible fans will foot the bill of their financially mismanged organization.

Jacob Wolf3 months ago

Microsoft Wins Big in Activision Blizzard Acquisition Case

A federal judge struck down the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction in the agency’s case against the tech and gaming giants' $68.7 billion deal.

5 months ago

The Death of the Social Internet, and What’s Next

In the decade to come, access to information will become more fragmented than ever.

5 months ago

The Adulation of Bobby Kotick

The usually reticent Activision Blizzard CEO calls the shots in the latest issue of Variety.

6 months ago

Getting the Venom Out: Why I No Longer Want to Be 'The Esports Reporter'

What I thought was an altruistic mission to cover the rise (and now fall) of an industry is unfortunately now a curse.

7 months ago

PlayVS Founder Delane Parnell Steps Down as CEO

His exit comes after a tumultuous year that included allegations of PlayVS misleading its partners and intimidating non-profit competitors.

7 months ago

Why Substack Is, and Isn't, the Right Platform for Gaming Journalism

After a year of being independent, it's time to reflect on what's gone wrong and right.

7 months ago

Why Even Riot Games Isn't Immune to the 'Esports Winter'

The most successful publisher in all of esports is experiencing the harsh realities of the industry just as much as its competitors.

7 months ago

Justice Department, Activision Blizzard Settle Esports Antitrust Lawsuit

After a two and a half-year long investigation into the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues, the developer of those games and the Feds came to an agreement on Monday.

8 months ago

'Fortnite' Creator Epic Games Freezes Hiring Amid New Cost Cutting Initiative

The company made billions off of 'Fortnite' since its launch in 2017. But like much of the gaming industry, Epic Games is also scaling back amid an economic downturn.

8 months ago

One Crazy Prediction if Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Falls Through

If gaming's most expensive merger is killed by European and British regulators, which acquirers come into play for Activision Blizzard?

9 months ago

Jake Lucky, Hunter Grooms Bring Their Pseudo-Journalism to Twitch's Latest Sordid Story

As the Amazon-owned platform permanently bans one of its most-watched and followed streamers, the industry's two most notable flacks are predictably at the center of the coverage.

9 months ago

Microsoft's Big Day

A who's who of the gaming industry gathered in Brussels on Tuesday, some to argue for, and others against, the impending Microsoft–Activision Blizzard merger.

9 months ago

Why 'The Last of Us' is HBO's Second Most Successful Show in More Than a Dozen Years

The series has broken the video game adaption curse, crossing over from niche game storytelling to a larger part of the nerd culture zeitgeist.

10 months ago

FaZe Clan Crosses One-Dollar Stock Threshold As Speculation of Delisting Rises

Amid heavy losses and looming doubts, the company’s stock has plummeted from an August high of just over $20 per share.

10 months ago

Why the Washington Post's Gaming Layoffs Make Zero Sense

Along with 20 employees, Launcher, the seemingly growing video game vertical at the nation's second most-subscribed newspaper, is no more.

10 months ago

Riot Games Eliminating 46 Positions Amid Shift in Priorities

The layoffs, one of Riot's first-ever publicized reductions in force amid shifting priorities within the company, focus primarily on talent acquisition and recruiting.

10 months ago

Overwatch League Teams Start Collective Bargaining Process Against League

The teams are seeking some form of economic relief after years of high operating costs and disappointing revenues.

10 months ago

'Rick and Morty' Co-Creator Accused of Domestic Violence, Grooming

The voice of the animated hit's titular characters is embroiled in multiple scandals after news of a 2020 criminal case surfaced.

a year ago

Overwatch League Shutdown Vote Underway as Activision Blizzard Prepares for Esports' Future

The Hypocrisy of Nickmercs

Marvel's Majors Problem

Riot Games' Loud Impact on Mainstream Music

Why Epic Games' Metaverse Ambitions Cost It Its Identity

Why the MrBeast-Endorsed Creator League Fell Apart in Less than 72 Hours

Why Sentinels' Crowdfunding Campaign is Deeply Irresponsible

Marvel's Majors Problem

Overwatch League Shutdown Vote Underway as Activision Blizzard Prepares for Esports' Future

The Hypocrisy of Nickmercs

Riot Games' Loud Impact on Mainstream Music

Why Epic Games' Metaverse Ambitions Cost It Its Identity

Why the MrBeast-Endorsed Creator League Fell Apart in Less than 72 Hours

Why Sentinels' Crowdfunding Campaign is Deeply Irresponsible

Microsoft Wins Big in Activision Blizzard Acquisition Case

The Death of the Social Internet, and What’s Next

The Adulation of Bobby Kotick

Getting the Venom Out: Why I No Longer Want to Be 'The Esports Reporter'

PlayVS Founder Delane Parnell Steps Down as CEO

Why Substack Is, and Isn't, the Right Platform for Gaming Journalism

Why Even Riot Games Isn't Immune to the 'Esports Winter'

Justice Department, Activision Blizzard Settle Esports Antitrust Lawsuit

'Fortnite' Creator Epic Games Freezes Hiring Amid New Cost Cutting Initiative

One Crazy Prediction if Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Falls Through

Jake Lucky, Hunter Grooms Bring Their Pseudo-Journalism to Twitch's Latest Sordid Story

Microsoft's Big Day

Why 'The Last of Us' is HBO's Second Most Successful Show in More Than a Dozen Years

FaZe Clan Crosses One-Dollar Stock Threshold As Speculation of Delisting Rises

Why the Washington Post's Gaming Layoffs Make Zero Sense

Riot Games Eliminating 46 Positions Amid Shift in Priorities

Overwatch League Teams Start Collective Bargaining Process Against League

'Rick and Morty' Co-Creator Accused of Domestic Violence, Grooming

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