Multiplayer video games

China PC Online Games Markets, 2018-2019 & Forecast to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Electronic Games, Entertainment, Video game culture, Windows games, eSports, Video gaming, Online game, Gaming, Game design, Multiplayer video games, Multiplayer online games, Video game sequels

Key takeaways from the analysis:

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  • Key takeaways from the analysis:
    China is the largest and most important market for PC online games, accounting for more than half of PC online games revenue worldwide.
  • There were 312.4 million PC online gamers in 2018 and 79.7 million of them spend money in games.
  • Esports game revenue was $6.3 billion in 2018, up 11.1% YoY and accounting for 41.4% of total PC online games revenue.
  • Esports game revenue is projected reach $9.5 billion in 2023, accounting for 59.4% of PC online games revenue.

The Ultimate Gaming Upgrade of Vivo NEX Showcased at the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals 2019

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Game design, Video gaming, Video games, Multiplayer video games, Third-person shooters, Windows games, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, NEX, Vivo

Now, Vivo has brought NEX to a greater new height with the latest optimization and gaming feature upgrade.

Key Points: 
  • Now, Vivo has brought NEX to a greater new height with the latest optimization and gaming feature upgrade.
  • This also reinforce Vivo's commitment to empower gamers, especially during the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals 2019.
  • With this upgrade, NEX ensures that gamers will be using the best-in-class gaming software throughout the competition.
  • 'Game Turbo' connects to the game performance SDK to enable optimizations specific to a number of popular mobile games including PUBG MOBILE.

The Ultimate Gaming Upgrade of Vivo NEX Showcased at the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals 2019

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Game design, Video gaming, Video games, Third-person shooters, Windows games, Multiplayer video games, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, NEX, Vivo

Now, Vivo has brought NEX to a greater new height with the latest optimization and gaming feature upgrade.

Key Points: 
  • Now, Vivo has brought NEX to a greater new height with the latest optimization and gaming feature upgrade.
  • This also reinforce Vivo's commitment to empower gamers, especially during the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals 2019.
  • NEX features the Vivo Multi-Turbo Engine to deliver optimum performance even during the most intense mobile gameplay.
  • 'Game Turbo' connects to the game performance SDK to enable optimizations specific to a number of popular mobile games including PUBG MOBILE.

Refereum's & PUBG Corporation's new partnership drives mainstream blockchain adoption

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Video gaming, Game design, Gaming, Third-person shooters, Windows games, Video game publishers, Multiplayer video games, Bluehole, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Battle royale game, Draft:Krafton, Draft:Brendan Greene

In a first for both the blockchain and gaming industries, PUBG players can earn on-chain crypto rewards (Refereum's utility token, $RFR) for completing in-game feats for instance, winning a match.

Key Points: 
  • In a first for both the blockchain and gaming industries, PUBG players can earn on-chain crypto rewards (Refereum's utility token, $RFR) for completing in-game feats for instance, winning a match.
  • PUBG Corporation, a member of the KRAFTON game union (former Bluehole Inc.), began as Bluehole Ginno Games, Inc. in 2009 and later renamed to PUBG Corporation in 2017.
  • PUBG Corporation is the publisher and developer of the 2017 blockbuster battle royale video game, PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), on multiple platforms.
  • Since its release, PUBG has received worldwide acclaim, achieving seven Guinness World Records and winning multiple game awards worldwide.

PUBG Corporation Names Glen Schofield as Head of New Studio, Striking Distance

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Software, Internet, Online, Technology, Electronic Games, Entertainment, Video gaming, Game design, Video games, Video game publishers, Windows games, Third-person shooters, Bluehole, Multiplayer video games, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Battle royale game, Draft:Krafton, Draft:Brendan Greene

PUBG Corporation today announced that it has named Glen Schofield as the CEO of its new game development studio, Striking Distance.

Key Points: 
  • PUBG Corporation today announced that it has named Glen Schofield as the CEO of its new game development studio, Striking Distance.
  • That vision is taken to the next level as our development and service portfolio expands and diversifies with Glen Schofield and Striking Distance, said C.H.
  • PUBG Corporation, a member of the KRAFTON game union (former Bluehole Inc.), began as Bluehole Ginno Games, Inc. in 2009 and later renamed to PUBG Corporation in 2017.
  • PUBG Corporation is the publisher and developer of the 2017 blockbuster battle royale video game, PLAYERUNKNOWNS BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), on multiple platforms.

Endless Fun With the Ultimate Competitive Battle Royale Game PUBG LITE for Everyone Is Available in the MENA Region

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Video gaming, Game design, Video games, Third-person shooters, Windows games, Video game publishers, Multiplayer video games, Bluehole, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Battle royale game, Draft:Krafton, Draft:Brendan Greene

For more information about PUBG LITE, you can follow the game's official Facebook page.

Key Points: 
  • For more information about PUBG LITE, you can follow the game's official Facebook page.
  • PUBG Corp., an affiliate company of Bluehole Inc., began as Bluehole Ginno Games, Inc. in 2009 and later renamed to PUBG Corp. in 2017.
  • PUBG Corp. is the publisher and developer of the 2017 blockbuster battle royale video game, PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), on multiple platforms.
  • Since its release, PUBG has received worldwide acclaim, achieving seven Guinness World Records and winning multiple game awards worldwide.

Endless Fun With the Ultimate Competitive Battle Royale Game PUBG LITE for Everyone Is Available in the MENA Region

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Video gaming, Game design, Video games, Third-person shooters, Windows games, Video game publishers, Multiplayer video games, Bluehole, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Battle royale game, Draft:Krafton, Draft:Brendan Greene

For more information about PUBG LITE, you can follow the game's official Facebook page.

Key Points: 
  • For more information about PUBG LITE, you can follow the game's official Facebook page.
  • PUBG Corp., an affiliate company of Bluehole Inc., began as Bluehole Ginno Games, Inc. in 2009 and later renamed to PUBG Corp. in 2017.
  • PUBG Corp. is the publisher and developer of the 2017 blockbuster battle royale video game, PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), on multiple platforms.
  • Since its release, PUBG has received worldwide acclaim, achieving seven Guinness World Records and winning multiple game awards worldwide.

Immortals Gaming Club Acquires Infinite Esports & Entertainment, Parent of OpTic Gaming

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Entertainment, Electronic Games, OpTic Gaming, Immortals, eSports, Multiplayer video games, Video gaming

Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) announced today the acquisition of Infinite Esports & Entertainment, the parent company of OpTic Gaming.

Key Points: 
  • Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) announced today the acquisition of Infinite Esports & Entertainment, the parent company of OpTic Gaming.
  • The transaction, the largest change of control transaction in esports history, values Infinite at more than $100 million in enterprise value.
  • Cooley LLP acted as exclusive M&A counsel to Immortals Gaming Club, and Schlanger, Silver, Barg & Paine LLP acted as exclusive legal advisor to Infinite.
  • Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) is the worlds first vertically integrated, truly global esports and gaming company.

Ubisoft Announces Sale on Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2 for Limited Time

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Friday, June 7, 2019
Entertainment, Electronic Games, Technology, Software, Video gaming, Video games, Video game development, Open world video games, Windows games, Multiplayer video games, Third-person shooters, Entertainment Software Association, Tom Clancy's The Division, Ubisoft, Red Storm Entertainment

Today, Ubisoft announced a limited-time sale of up to 40% off retail price** for Tom Clancys The Division 2.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Ubisoft announced a limited-time sale of up to 40% off retail price** for Tom Clancys The Division 2.
  • Tom Clancys The Division 2 is available on the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, PlayStation4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
  • For the latest news on Tom Clancys The Division 2 and all of Ubisofts games, visit Ubisoft News: news.ubisoft.com .
  • *Associate studios are Ubisoft Reflections, Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Leamington, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Bucharest and Ubisoft Sofia
    ** On consoles (PS4 and Xbox) the Standard Edition of The Division is 40% off.

Maryville University Are 2019 League of Legends College Champions

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Monday, May 27, 2019
Video gaming, Multiplayer video games, League of Legends, Multiplayer games, Riot Games, Maryville University, Maryville

LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Maryville University are the 2019 League of Legends Collegiate Champions, winning their second championship in a 3-0 sweep of Western University.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Maryville University are the 2019 League of Legends Collegiate Champions, winning their second championship in a 3-0 sweep of Western University.
  • This is the second League of Legends college championship for the Saints, who also won in 2017.
  • "The skill level of college league continues to rapidly climb, and keeping pace with the leaders is only getting tougher."
  • The Riot Scholastic Association of America is the governing body of college League of Legends in the US.