Author: Tim Rogers

One of the most popular streamers on Twitch, Pokimane, has made the announcement that she will be leaving the platform. It is unclear at this time whether she plans to retire from content creation altogether or if she will be moving to a different platform. “twitch has been my home for a decade,” Pokimane wrote on X. “but it’s time to say thank you for all the memories and love during my League, Fortnite, & Among us days.” the end of an era twitch has been my home for a decade.. but it’s time to say thank you for all…

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Excitement is building for the start of the new season of Overwatch, but first, players can enjoy the Overwatch Year of the Dragon update. The annual Lunar New Year event has just launched, featuring new game modes, challenges, and cosmetics to unlock. With the OW esports format announcement and a fresh season on the horizon, there’s plenty to look forward to. But first, let’s dive into the details of the Year of the Dragon event. These smaller events were highly popular during Overwatch 1 and have continued to be a regular feature, even after the game shifted to a seasonal…

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Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. In Electronic Arts‘ earnings conference call, an analyst asked EA CEO Andrew Wilson about the opportunity for building a metaverse from EA’s various sports silos. Wilson responded that it was an “incredible” question and also “very insightful. He noted that EA has more than 700 million players, with more than half of them interacting with EA Sports games. He said EA is one of the world’s most recognizable sports brands. He added that emerging consumers from GenZ…

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January has seen the release of one of the biggest fighting games of the year, Tekken 8. The sales figures for Tekken 8 are already showing impressive results, outperforming its competition, Street Fighter 6, in the UK market. Tekken and Street Fighter are two of the most prominent fighting games, making a comparison between the two significant. Tekken 8’s strong performance in the UK market, with over double the opening weekend sales compared to Street Fighter 6, indicates a potential trend that may continue to play out as we learn more about the player count for both games. Source: Bandai…

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Elevator pitch: Mistplay is revolutionizing loyalty gaming to address the demands of the mobile gaming industry and act as a potent advertising platform for strong user engagement. With a roster of game publishers ranging from chart-toppers to fresh releases, Mistplay’s distinctive approach helps reach a broad audience of gamers. Powered by our AI-based recommendation engine, users are seamlessly connected with games that align with their interests. They are further incentivized for their time and money invested in these games, thereby boosting lifetime value (LTV), retention, and ROI for game publishers. Company Spotlight Mistplay Date Founded 2015 Business Type Mobile Advertising…

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Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Genshin Impact has reached a new milestone, passing $5 billion in consumer spending according to data.ai. Mihoyo’s cross-platform juggernaut debuted 40 months ago in September 2020. It is the 13th title to reach $5 billion in combined consumer spending through the iOS App Store and Google Play. Genshin Impact smashed Clash of Clans’ record time to reach $5 billion in consumer spend. While several other mobile games have reached $5 billion in player spending, Genshin Impact is…

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Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Microsoft revealed during its latest financial earnings report that its Xbox gaming division has seen a dramatic increase in revenue after last year’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Xbox’s revenue increased 60%, while overall gaming revenue grew 48%. According to Microsoft, a large part of this growth — the majority of it, even — is due to the acquisition, with Activision Blizzard adding $2B of revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. According to the latest…

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Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Q4 earnings reveal the semiconductor and computer processor manufacturer ended 2023 on a high note. The company’s Q4 revenue reached $6.2 billion, up 10% year-on-year, in-line with analyst estimates. AMD’s data center and client segments are driving revenue growth for the company. The company is seeing sustained and record-breaking growth in its data centers based on ramp of AMD Instinct GPUs and strong demand for EPYC CPUs. While the client segment was flat…

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If you’re in the market for a 17-inch laptop, you’re someone who values a larger screen and keyboard as well as additional space for more powerful components. This size is ideal for designers, gamers, and professionals looking for a mobile laptop with impressive specs or excellent versatility. While 17-inch laptops are becoming harder to find due to the shift towards 16-inch or 18-inch sizes, we’ve compiled a list of the best 17-inch laptops for 2024, starting with our top pick, the Dell XPS 17. For more buying options, check out our list of the best overall laptops for 2024. Mark…

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VALORANT recently announced the 20th edition of the Night Market in the game, which allows players to buy more skins. However, what if they can’t log into the game? In 2024, there have been instances where players cannot log into VALORANT due to a secure boot issue, which often occurs when a player installs VALORANT on a new system. In this article, let’s go through the steps to enable Secure Boot for VALORANT on a PC. Image Credits: Riot Games How to enable Secure Boot for VALORANT in 2024? Secure boot functions as a Kevlar vest for a VALORANT Agent,…

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