eSports News

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Play Company, an on-demand tournament company, and 2K, the publisher behind the iconic NBA 2K franchise, announced plans to launch a new tournament service called Play NBA 2K, integrated within The Play Company’s flagship product, Play OS. Starting April 17, 2025, the service will give NBA 2K’s community of players the chance to compete in weekly and celebrity hosted tournaments. The service will also offer both free-to-enter tournaments and entry fee based t...

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In today’s Mario Kart World Direct presentation, Nintendo unveiled footage detailing new information on the upcoming game – which is set to be the biggest Mario Kart game in series history – launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system on June 5. Additionally, a bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 system and a full game download code for the Mario Kart World game will also be available beginning June 5. Mario Kart World features a series-first:...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Cooler Master’s Dyn X racing sim was one of the best experiences. Dyn X is now at the New York Auto Show....

NEWTOWN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Esports Group relaunches its Newtown Studio and kicks off 10 weeks of summer camps focused on gaming, skill-building, and community....

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ) (the “Company”), the leading games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that, on April 2, 2025, it received a notice (the “NYSE Notice”) from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that the Company is not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing requirements under the timely filing criteria established in Section 802.01 E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, because the Company has not timely filed i...

OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capcom announced that Street Fighter 6 and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess for Nintendo Switch 2 will both be released alongside it on June 5th....

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sandbox VR, the world's premier destination for premium location-based virtual reality experiences, today announced the addition of a new mini-game to Squid Game Virtuals, developed in collaboration with Netflix. The new mini-game, ‘Repeat Racers’, is available to play now at Sandbox VR locations globally. Inspired by the games from season two of Squid Game, the Repeat Racers mini-game challenges players to solve puzzles and race to the finish line, with points a...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This release announces the creation of the Quantum Esports Series Powered by the U.S. Space Force, a brand new American esports league....

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Steam has cemented its dominance in Southeast Asia’s booming PC gaming market, according to Omdia’s new South-Eastern Asia Online Gaming Report – 2025 report. In 2024, the Valve-owned platform set a new regional record, reaching an average of 11.5 million yearly active users (YAUs), representing 3.7% of global YAUs. While Steam faces challenges, its strategic focus on local payment gateways and region-specific pricing continues to make it the platform of choice for loca...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, is proud to partner with UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie), the United Kingdom’s industry trade body. This strategic collaboration names Xsolla as Ukie's official monetization partner and exclusive programming sponsor, reinforcing their commitment to providing game developers with the tools, services, and solutions needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving gaming market. The primary objective of this partnership is t...