Analyst: Gaming accessories break $3bn barrier
The gaming accessories market continues its ascent, with 76 million units shipped worldwide in 2018, according to the Gaming Headsets and Accessories report from research firm Futuresource Consulting. This represents…
Survey: Gaming ‘default’ entertainment for 42% young males
A study from Hub suggests that gaming is not only compelling entertainment, but also a forum where friendships are created and maintained – especially for young men. Highlights from Hub’s…
Research: TV preferred media access device
Research from Amdocs Media which explores the media consumption preferences of UK consumers suggests that the television is the most popular means of accessing their media subscription services (video, music…
Millennial Esports takes controlling stake in LetsGoRacing
Millennial Esports will expand its global eSports and motorsport content creation and distribution platform by taking a controlling stake in leading automotive YouTube channel, LetsGoRacing. LetsGoRacing is a YouTube channel…
PlayStation 5 launching Xmas 2020
Sony has revealed that its next gaming console, predictably called the PlayStation 5, will be out in time for the 2020 Christmas holiday season. Little else is known about the…
Sony drops PlayStation Now price
Sony has cut the price of its PlayStation Now subscription video-game service in half reflecting the increasing competition. The service will now cost $9.99 a month in the US (or…
MTG in eSports measurement agreement with Nielsen
Modern Times Group (MTG) is entering into a comprehensive eSports measurement agreement for its eSports portfolio companies, ESL Gaming and DreamHack, with Nielsen. The agreement aims to further advance research…
Facebook creating Horizon VR world
Facebook has unveiled Horizon, a new social VR world coming to Oculus Quest and the Rift Platform in 2020. The social media giant said the project is “ a culmination…
Google launches Play Pass app subscription service
Google has launched Play Pass – a new subscription service that gives users access to more than 350 apps and games that are completely unlocked – all free of ads,…
Gamers: ‘Overturn French copyright ruling’
A French court ruling on in a case brought by the French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir against Valve found that purchasers of video games on Valve’s digital platform, Steam, are…
Classic Sega brands on Apple Arcade
Sega Games has confirmed the immediate availability of Sonic Racing and ChuChu Rocket! Universe for Apple Arcade, Apple’s subscription service launching globally today. “We’re thrilled to partner with Apple for…
2K launches NBA 2K20 eSports tournament
2K is partnering with the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and the Electronic Sports League (ESL), the global eSports company, to create the first-ever NBA 2K20…
Friend MTS joins Akamai initiative
Content and revenue protection specialist Friend MTS has revealed an agreement with Akamai, the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, to join the company’s Media Technology Partner…
Survey: 70% of schools considering eSports programme
Data from Extreme Networks and eCampus News shows that the eSports industry is nascent, but growing rapidly. The report, which surveyed 281 technical and administrative leaders across K-12 and higher…
Hasbro buys Entertainment One for £3.3bn
In a move that enhances Hasbro’s storytelling capabilities and franchise economics in TV, film and other media to strengthen its brands, play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. and independent producer…