Author: Tim Rogers
Crypto.com Arena is set to host another round of the battle for Los Angeles tonight. The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged victorious in their matchups against the Los Angeles Clippers twice this season, with wins on January 7th and in an overtime game back in November. Unfortunately, team leader LeBron James will miss tonight’s game due to an ankle injury. The Clippers, currently boasting a top-10 offense and defense, have an impressive record of 27-14, while the Lakers sit at an even 22-22 and need to build momentum to secure a playoff position. The late game coverage is about to…
Anime games are not just confined to tie-ins and JRPGs. Fighting games have increasingly become populated by the anime genre in recent years, elevating the entire fighter genre. They have also become host to some of the biggest fighting game esports scenes, with regular tournaments held for these games. The art style associated with anime appears to be perfectly suited to the frame-perfect clarity needed for a truly great fighter. The top anime fighting games cover a diverse group, not just limited to a list of Arc System Works games. These games cross genres in terms of anime, art style,…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. I love fighting games, but I’ve never really gotten into Tekken. This is mainly because I was a huge Sega fanboy as a kid, and I preferred Virtua Fighter over Tekken. However, with Tekken 8, I think I’ve finally found my way into the franchise and I have to say, it’s fantastic. Let the iron fists fly Despite being new to Tekken, I found it surprisingly easy to get into. It’s simple and intuitive. You can start…
Matthew Zoern has over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry across the USA, Canada, and Europe. He has showcased his expertise in business development, innovation, and top-quality game production. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading industry giants like Atari, Electronic Arts, Lego, and Sega, and has played a pivotal role in groundbreaking projects across different gaming platforms, including F2P, mobile, MMO, and AR/VR gaming. Matthew Zoern is one of the 250+ expert speakers presenting at Pocket Gamer Connects London on January 22nd to 23rd. His speech will provide valuable insights into the current shifts and transformations…
Lego Fortnite, a standalone survival crafting game, received its first update on Tuesday. The update addressed various issues and introduced quality of life improvements to enhance the gameplay experience. Since its launch last month, Lego Fortnite has attracted 2.4 million simultaneous players. The game combines elements from well-loved titles such as Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Valheim, making it appealing to fans of cozy gaming experiences. Although the game’s first big update did not introduce a significant amount of new content, it did fix several minor issues and complaints raised by early adopters of the game. Hi Builders! v28.10 has…
Riot Games has announced the layoff of approximately 530 employees, accounting for 11% of its workforce. The League of Legends creator is also shutting down its five-year-old publishing group, Riot Forge, as stated in the announcement made by the Tencent-owned company on Monday. The company wrote two posts addressing the affected employees and its players. The post for employees included details about a severance package and other benefits such as job placement services, counseling, visa support, and new laptops for those who need to replace their work computers. The most affected teams were outside of core development. CEO Dylan Jadeja…
Overwatch saw great success as an esports title, but its success began to fade with the launch of Overwatch 2. The Overwatch League became outdated compared to its competition and closed in 2023. However, Blizzard has just announced their plans for the new Overwatch esports format, promising something new and open. The new format aims to embrace a new openness and cater to all potential players, just like the game going free to play. New Overwatch Esports Format Announced Blizzard has announced a brand new format for competitive Overwatch called the Overwatch Champions Series. The new esports format will operate…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Immutable and Endless Clouds have formed an alliance to introduce blockchain-powered games in 2024. Sydney, Australia-based Immutable has been making several announcements recently, showcasing its own games and operations within the Immutable’s zkEVM blockchain powered by Polygon technology. Endless Clouds, a mobile gaming studio, plans to launch two upcoming titles, Treeverse and Capsule Heroes, on the Immutable zkEVM chain with the debut of its mainnet in early 2024. Treeverse is an immersive MMORPG set in the enchanting…
“`html FighterZ has a large roster of characters, but not all characters are equally built. The top characters in the Dragon Ball FighterZ tier list are stronger, have more useful moves, and better match-ups, making them a better pick for your team. While you may have three choices for FighterZ, there are more characters in the higher end of the meta. The DBFZ tier list for 2024 looks different to previous years, with new DBFZ characters rising up in the game. Even with the game leaving active development, players are finding new ways to play. This tier list runs you…
Nefta, a privacy-first solutions platform, has unveiled its beta programme for the first time, inviting select developers and publishers to participate at this year’s Pocket Gamer Connects London. The new Nefta platform aims to provide developers with IAA revenue from opted-out iOS users and is referred to as the “Next generation ad platform”. Powered by machine learning, it integrates premium first-party data monetization with data insights, giving users a comprehensive understanding of a game’s player base. During the beta program, Nefta will take a personalized approach, working closely with each client to ensure that every game studio maximizes the potential…