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Why Esports World Cup sponsors aren't in it for the viewership
The Esports World Cup has certainly exceeded the viewership numbers put up last year by its predecessor, Gamers8, with average viewership growing by nearly 8 percent, according to official EWC partner Esports Charts. On the other hand, some…
MW3 Esports World Cup: How to watch, format, prize pool, teams
Activision Call of Duty Championships marks the end of a CDL season. However, a different final tournament has been featured for 2024. 11 CDL and four Challengers teams will compete for the lion's share of a $1.8 million prize pool in the Esports…
New Forza competition pitches fans against real-world motorsport stars
Monday morning quarterbacks are everywhere. They're particularly prevalent in motorsport, where the act of ‘just driving a car' is seen as achievable by many. Now Forza Motorsport is giving people a chance to prove their worth by putting…
TALON Partners With XP.GG
Melbourne, Australia, July 26th, 2024, GamingWire Perion Labs and TALON announce their partnership for Perion's current project, XP.GG, a gaming platform that enables gamers get rewarded by playing their favourite games. XP.GG features a Universal…
Inflection Points: And Just Like That… Rising Election Risk
For a brief second, it seemed like I might get away without writing an election piece this cycle. That was wishful thinking. In my annual risks piece from December, #4 was Neither Trump Nor Biden. The market consideration at the time was more about…
You Can Now Get Digital IDs for the Republic of Palau on Solana
The Pacific island nation of Palau is furthering its partnership with decentralized identity protocol RNS.ID to deploy digital residency IDs (DIDs) on the Solana blockchain. The launch of Solana-based IDs was announced yesterday by the official…
Marvel Rivals reminds me of pre-identity crisis Overwatch in the best possible way, but it's far from ready
I wasn't sure about Marvel Rivals after its initial announcement and previews, but the closed beta is giving me hope that something acceptable could come out of this one despite some glaring issues that need to addressed. It's hard to deny…
XP.GG Selects Shrapnel as First Web3 Game
Melbourne, Australia, July 25th, 2024, GamingWire Melbourne, Australia (July 25, 2024) - Perion Labs and Shrapnel announce their partnership for Perion's current project, XP.GG, a gaming platform that lets gamers get rewarded by playing their…
Why are video game voice actors striking and which games are affected?
The most anticipated video games are facing delays as the actors who voice the characters announced they would go on strike. Juggernaut GTA 6 could wind up being the biggest casualty, but the walkout is poised to upend the entire gaming industry.
Review: With 'College Football 25,' EA Sports updates a series for changing times
UCLA and USC have new homes in 'EA Sports College Football 25.' It reflects the changing situation in the sport. (Electronic Arts) “EA Sports College Football 25” arrives at a time when the sport is in flux. The Pac-12 disintegrates…
Want to Confront Racism and Transphobia? Try Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley's Video Games
There's a lot of positive feedback in the guestbook at Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley's new exhibition THE SOUL STATION at Halle am Berghain, a space joined to Berlin's famously hard-to-enter nightclub. But positive feedback isn't what excites the…
Asus ROG Strix XG27UCS Gaming Monitor Review
4K ultra HD, high refresh rate gaming monitors are finally arriving at reasonable prices, and like the best gaming monitors, the Asus ROG Strix XG27UCS makes a strong case for itself. It's fast, bright, and excels at fast motion and clarity for…
Gaming's rise at San Diego Comic-Con reflects a broader cultural ascendance
This year, many of San Diego Comic-Con's attendees will be gamers. Forty-eight percent have expressed an interest in games, making the medium the third-most popular entertainment format among event attendees, after movies and television shows…
Vikings DC Brian Flores still gets a pit in his stomach when thinking about Khyree Jackson
As the Minnesota Vikings progress through training camp and into the regular season, in those idle moments between tasks and events when a random reminder of Khryee Jackson might pop up, thoughts for those who spent the most time with the rookie…
The Best Savings Account APYs In Alabama
Now is a better time than ever to lock down a robust savings account. Compared to the 2010s, interest rates are high. For residents of Alabama, identifying accounts with the highest annual percentage yield (APY) can significantly enhance financial…
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