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Shares of online sports betting platform Draftkings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) traded higher after announcing an expansion to the state of Michigan. What Happened To DraftKings DraftKings said in a press release it entered into a new partnership with Bay Mills Resort & Casino that will give it...

Damon "Karma" Barlow, one of the greatest competitors in "Call of Duty" history, announced his retirement Wednesday. Karma is the only player to have won three "Call of Duty" championships, two of which were back-to-back. "I would like to thank everyone that...

After a successful closed beta test, Riot Games' tactical shooter "VALORANT" has officially launched. With the release comes new content and a list of changes and updates. New Agent, Map And Game Mode Reyna is a brand new Agent that delivers a fun high-risk, high-reward playstyle. The...

As protests continue after the death of George Floyd, many planned events in the video game community have been postponed as a stand in solidarity. While the choice to delay has been received with mixed opinions, it's a positive movement to help ignite change. PlayStation 5's 'The...

Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA) announced Monday it will acquire the Turkish mobile gaming company Peak for $1.8 billion in cash and stock. Zynga is acquiring 100% of Peak, and the deal consists of $900 million in cash and approximately $900 million of Zynga common stock. The transaction is expected...

Like other sim racing ventures, Lamborghini is making its move into esports with an official racing championship:  "The Real Race." The project, which the Italian supercar manufacturer announced Friday, is a collaborative effort between the supercar manufacturer and Kunos Simulazioni...

Sony Corp's (NYSE: SNE) Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Friday it will host an online event called "The Future of Gaming" on June 4. Rumors of the event have been rumbling behind-the-scenes since early May as fans have hoped for more information about the PlayStation 5,...

Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU) updated its recent guidance to reflect positive trends in engagement and monetization that have continued since early May. This reaffirms confidence in the company’s position in the growing mobile games industry, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets. The...

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has signed a "multi-year" renewal of the simulation sports title "Madden NFL." The agreement has ensured the NFL and NFL Players Association would not open up the simulation license to other game publishers. EA will continue to hold the...

The International 10 "Dota 2" tournament has hit a new record, reaching the $10-million mark nearly 24 hours faster than last year. It has been just days since the release of the game's battle pass and the crowdfunding drive. The prize pool could hit another record by improving...

Immortals Gaming Club has partnered with Nerd Street Gamers to host multi-day esports camps for kids. The ones attending will have the opportunity to take lessons from professional players in titles like Riot Games' "League of Legends" and Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI...

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) has made strides to retain a top position for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare," and it has succeeded. In NPD's report for April, "Modern Warfare" hit second place just below Square Enix's "Final Fantasy VII Remake" as April...