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: “By launching early, Facebook is attempting to exploit the increase in streaming caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the platform currently lacks the influential game […]
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 available in 20 more countries, and Apple Music is available in 52 additional countries. “We’re delighted to bring many of Apple’s most beloved Services to […]
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 in popularity for gaming, giving live streamers a much larger audience to entertain and keep invested. As such, Facebook decided to release the app earlier […]
Eleven Sports will broadcast The Digital Swiss 5 cycling series live to fans in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Italy and Myanmar. The race has been created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic to keep fans engaged in elite cycling and give riders an opportunity to compete. The Digital Swiss 5 will feature some of the […]
Chinese online entertainment platform Bilibili has confirmed that Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation, has entered into a definitive agreement with Bilibili such that SCA will invest an aggregate amount of approximately $400 million in cash in Bilibili at the closing of the transaction. Pursuant to the share purchase agreement, […]
beIN Media Group, the global sports and entertainment group, has announced it will broadcast the gaming solidarity tournament organised by Paris Saint-Germain – the ‘ALL at Home Gaming Cup’ – across its global network including France, US, Asia-Pacific, and 24 countries in the Middle East & North Africa. The online FIFA competition was launched by […]
A number if video games developers are to display coronavirus safety advice within their titles. Candy Crush Saga, Dirt Rally 2.0 and Sniper Elite 4 are among the first games that will feature the messaging. The initial ads will focus on the theme: “Stay home. Save lives.” Rebellion – one of the companies involved – […]
MTV has commissioned a new live and interactive digital game show series titled MTV Game Night with Charlotte Crosby. The long form series will feature MTV reality TV star Crosby live from her home, as she seeks to entertain fans in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The series, consisting of 6 x 30 minute […]
Cartoon Network is introducing two new gaming apps for kids, starting with the launch of Cartoon Network GameBox – a virtual toy box with popular Cartoon Network web games inside. Available to download now from the App Store and Google Play, Cartoon Network GameBox provides Cartoon Network fans with all their favourite web games in […]
Global media company SPI/FilmBox and French streaming service Molotov have signed their first channel distribution deal which will see SPI’s gaming and eSports channel Gametoon added to the platform. The channel, created by gamers for gamers, features hundreds of hours of content dedicated to the gaming and esports phenomenon and will be offered to Molotov […]