InterDigital, Blacknut, Nvidia AI cloud gaming solution
InterDigital, a mobile and video technology research and development company, has introduced a cloud gaming solution with an AI and machine learning-enabled user interface, presented in collaborative partnership with cloud…
Bank: Video game sales up 60%
Investment bank Berenberg has just expanded its coverage of the UK and EU video gaming sector having helped raise about €300 million for video games companies since February 28th this…
Media analysts discuss pandemic impacts
Analysts at research firm Ampere Analysis are publishing a regular podcast discussing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the entertainment industry. Here is a top line summary of the…
BT Sport teams with Gfinity for eSports
BT Sport has partnered with Gfinity, the UK eSports business, to deliver a series of celebrity-led gaming entertainment shows that will see some of the biggest names in sport compete…
Report: How could Covid-19 change AR/VR’s future?
Covid-19 is impacting the lives of billions. Early stage technology markets such as virtual and augmented reality are trivial by comparison. However, AR/VR companies are dealing with knock-on effects both…
Report: Interest in eSports booming
Esports is the fastest growing theme in the gaming sector. These organised multiplayer video game competitions have enjoyed spectacular growth over the last decade, with thousands of fans filling stadiums…
BT to screen Isolation eRacing Series
From Monday May 11th BT Sport will begin airing a new esports tournament, the Isolation eRacing Series. The virtual motorsports competition will pit stars of Formula One, Formula E and…
ESL & DreamHack sign streaming deal with Twitch
Modern Times Group (MTG) portfolio companies ESL and DreamHack have announced a three-year streaming agreement with Twitch, the online service and community for multiplayer entertainment. The agreement will see some…
Eleven Sports Portugal launches eSports Racing Series
Eleven Sports Portugal has continued its commitment to eSports with the launch of a new Racing Series format. The competition, which is delivered in partnership with the GTC Race Centre…
DTM launches eSports race series
DTM, Europe’s most prestigious touring car series, has announced the first in a series of high-profile eSports competitions. The DTM eSports Classic Challenge tournament, run in association with RaceRoom, will…
Report: Gaming industry poised for further growth
Gaming has provided a healthy distraction during the Covid-19 outbreak, promoting social connection and interaction during a particularly unsettling time. While many consumer-focused industries have struggled during the first half…
Video games sector benefitting from lockdown
A detailed report from investment bank Exane/BNPP says that while commercial TV across Europe is suffering evaporating revenues because of the coronavirus, the video games sector is expected to continue…
Analyst: Facebook Gaming app will struggle to attract users
Following the news that Facebook is launching its gaming app two months earlier than planned, Rupantar Guha, Senior Analyst of Thematic Research at GlobalData, offers his view on the move:…
Apple Services expands global availability
Apple has announced that more customers around the world can enjoy many of Apple’s most popular Services. The App Store, Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and iCloud are now…
Facebook launches Twitch rival
Facebook has launched a new, live streaming app in a bid to take on the likes of video game streaming platform Twitch. The coronavirus lockdown has led to an increase…