Gaming Lifestyle & Industry

HTC Reportedly Considering Leaving the VR Business

According to a report from Bloomberg, the tech giant HTC may give up on its VR arm and sell its entire business or the Vive VR headset, to say at least. Essentially, HTC’s options include a strategic partnership, spinning off the business or selling the Vive division.

Video Games

Bethesda Announces Quake Champions Expansion

The Quake World Championships is currently held at the QuakeCon, but Bethesda and DreamHack already announced a Quake Champions expansion. The organizers revealed that there would be two more tournaments this year – one in North America, and another one in Europe, respectively.

Gaming Lifestyle & Industry

FC Barcelona Midfielder André Gomes Becomes G2 Esports’ Strategic Investor

The renowned club G2 Esports announced that it has attracted a number of prominent investors, including André Gomes, the FC Barcelona midfielder. The other strategic investors that have spotted the great potential of the club are the media company MACRO Ventures, Everblue Management, an investment arm of Eric Mindich (Eton Park Capital Management CEO), and the Go4It Co-Founder Marc Lemann.

Gaming Lifestyle & Industry

T-Mobile Joins Forces with Cloud9 and Team SoloMid

The US network operator T-Mobile has inked deals with two of the most prominent North American e-sports teams – Cloud9 and Team SoloMid. The partnerships are yet another step T-Mobile takes towards strengthening its presence in the e-sports market.  

Gaming Lifestyle & Industry

eSports Could Be Olympic Event in 2024

eSports could become an official medal sport at the Olympic Games 2024. That is what the Paris bid committee co-president has revealed. Tony Estanguet confirmed that he would discuss the matter with the members of the International Olympic Committee and eSports may become a full-fledged sport at the Olympic Games that will take place in France in 2024.