Image: Riot Games Riot Games’ upcoming fighting game set in the world of League of Legends finally has a proper name and it’s um…2XKO. Yeah, that clears things right up. The Week In Games: What’s Coming Out Beyond Mortal Kombat 1 Formerly known as Project L (y’know, in reference to its connection to League of … Read more
With video-game players increasingly sticking with the titles they’ve been hooked on for years, leaders in the $184 billion industry are cutting thousands of staffers and canceling riskier projects. Over 6,400 video-game workers have lost their jobs over the past two months at companies such as Microsoft Corp., Embracer Group AB and Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s … Read more
LOS ANGELES League of Legends maker Riot Games said on Jan. 22 it will cut around 530 jobs worldwide, describing the layoffs as “a necessity.” The layoffs at Riot, owned by Chinese tech giant Tencent, follow a turbulent year for the gaming industry, with job cuts at major firms including Electronic Arts and Ubisoft. Riot … Read more
League of Legends’ newest champion is a mid lane mage At the recent League of Legends World Championship final, Riot Games announced a new champion. Hwei, is set to join the game’s roster and the publisher has provided insights into his unique abilities. The new mid lane mage Hwei emerges as a mage character, primarily … Read more
The hottest sports ticket in Asia-Pacific right now isn’t for a soccer match, an NBA exhibition game or even a swim meet. It’s for the medal event debut of competitive video gaming, or esports. The milestone moment is taking place at the quadrennial Asian Games — sometimes referred to as an “Asian Olympics.” Leading up … Read more
Thailand made a piece of Asian Games history when they won the first medal ever in eSports as China’s gold rush momentarily came off the tracks in cycling on Tuesday. Gaming is making its debut as a medal event in Hangzhou, seen as a major step towards Olympic status, with renowned eSports players such as … Read more
Esports is set to be a Medal Event at Asian Games 2022, slated to take place in China’s Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8. The seven official Esports events in which contingents from across the globe will compete are — Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, Dota 2, Dream Three Kingdoms 2, FIFA Online … Read more