Project K is an upcoming League of Legends TCG and it looks like fun

Project K is an upcoming League of Legends TCG and it looks like fun

Last week, Riot Games revealed the existence of Project K, its real-world trading card game. The timing is perfect for riding the momentum created by Arcane season 2, the ongoing popularity of League of Legends, and the general TCG zeitgeist. Now, the developers have explained how to actually play the game, and unsurprisingly, it takes elements … Read more

The Game Awards 2024: Celebrating a Year of Gaming Excellence and its Exciting Future

The Game Awards 2024: Celebrating a Year of Gaming Excellence and its Exciting Future

This year has been phenomenal for Xbox players. We’ve witnessed the launch of exciting new games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, along with remarkable innovations like Xbox Cloud Gaming that are set to shape its future. We’re thrilled that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 won for Best … Read more

Asia’s esports hotels woo gamers with dorm-like rooms, big monitors and instant noodles

Asia’s esports hotels woo gamers with dorm-like rooms, big monitors and instant noodles

Zhu Hao, an office worker in his early twenties, recently checked into a hotel in Shenzhen for a weekend escape with a couple of buddies. Their plan: play video games until early morning, order food in and maybe take a break with a quick massage in the southern Chinese city. “It’s boring to play by … Read more

Quick Facts About T1: Popular Esports Team Winning Its Fifth League Of Legends World Championship

Quick Facts About T1: Popular Esports Team Winning Its Fifth League Of Legends World Championship

Famous South Korean esports team T1 has once again dominated the 2024 League of Legends World Championship after beating Bilibili Gaming in the grand final by a score of 3-2. This is the fifth time the team has won the championship and the fifth for famous T1 player Lee Sang-hook, better known as “Faker.” At … Read more

Are Dantes and Laura Back Together?

Are Dantes and Laura Back Together?

When it came to couple goals within the gaming community, Dantes “Doaenel” and Laura “Laurinchhhe” fit the bill. The League of Legends streamers began dating in October 2023, and soon became League royalty.  CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO “THEY SAID WHAT!?” OUR NEWSLETTER ON THE DUMBEST HEADLINES IN POLITICS THIS WEEK However, their relationship’s power … Read more

Tencent profit jumps 82%, beating estimates after strong video gaming, ad growth

Tencent profit jumps 82%, beating estimates after strong video gaming, ad growth

“Looking forward, we continue to invest in our platforms and technologies including AI, enabling us to create new business value and better serve user needs.” The Tencent Games booth seen at the annual China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, also known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai on July 26, 2024. Photo: AFP Video gaming sales, traditionally … Read more

Stanley Ho’s youngest son Mario leads first listed Chinese company in the esports industry

Stanley Ho’s youngest son Mario leads first listed Chinese company in the esports industry

NIP, which achieved a milestone as the first listed Chinese company in the esports industry, raised a total of US$20.25 million from its offering of 2.25 million American depositary shares at US$9 per share. “Looking back at this journey, we started as an esports team [and] has now grown into becoming the representation of the … Read more

Riot Games lays off over 500 employees, shutters Riot Forge

Riot Games lays off over 500 employees, shutters Riot Forge

Riot Games League of Legends publisher Riot Games has cut 11% of its staff, resulting in 530 layoffs. The major company restructure will see the company’s entire Riot Forge studio shut down and include cuts to the Legends of Runeterra development team. Riot Games announced the move in two blog posts on its website. One … Read more