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Social media, as we know it, rests inside platforms like Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Twitter (NYSE:TWTR). The evolution of digital accessibility, however, has begun to morph how we interact with our friends and family. With COVID-19 urging people to stay inside, more are reaching for video games to...

Sony Corp (NYSE: SNE) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) are gearing up for the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Both companies have detailed the tech that powers each respective console. On paper, the Xbox Series X beats the PS5 in nearly everything but speed. It's a...

If you’re thinking about grabbing a Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) Switch to help keep you busy during the pandemic, you might be out of luck. The console is currently unavailable at major retailers including Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Best Buy (NYSE: BBY), GameStop (NYSE: GME) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT...

Esports are thriving in the spotlight as COVID-19 forces the cancellation and postponement of in-person entertainment. Television shows are halting production, movies are postponing releases — and traditional sports leagues are taking advantage of the esports opportunity by creating ...

Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) is planning to celebrate the "Super Mario Bros." 35th anniversary with numerous releases, according to Video Games Chronicle.  These releases reportedly include most of the "Super Mario" 35-year back catalogue and feature several remastered...

Sony Interactive Entertainment (NYSE: SNE) said Friday that PlayStation download speeds will be slowed in the United States. This news comes days after Sony revealed reduced download speeds in Europe. Due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, global bandwidth usage is higher than usual. Sony said...

The Evil Geniuses (EG) "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" team is partnering up with the United States Navy. The partnership deal will help the team produce a six-episode series about developing the first CS:GO team for America's Navy. The series will place the spotlight on the Navy...

I've said it since its launch. "Call of Duty Mobile" offers what "Modern Warfare" doesn't: a viable competitive platform built with longevity in mind. At its launch, "CoD Mobile" introduced several different game types and competitive options. These ...

Traditional sports leagues have crumbled beneath the COVID-19 outbreak. Cancellations have left athletes and organizations aimless, and many of them are turning toward esports to fill the void. By creating brand new virtual events, players can continues their seasons straight from the safety of...

Gaming console demand is likely to recover in the second half of 2020 or 2021 following a weak first half, and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) would be key beneficiaries, according to BofA Securities. The AMD, Nvidia Analyst Vivek Arya...

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) has asked all its stores to continue operating even in the case of state or city lockdowns, claiming it is an “essential retail” service. What Happened The video game retailer has placed itself alongside groceries and pharmacies as essential. The company sent...

Cautious optimism is starting to bloom in the esports and gaming industries after COVID-19 nixed most live event plans in recent weeks. After many conventions and tournaments shut their doors, most businesses have been licking their wounds while trying to adapt to the sudden changes...

As much of the nation goes on COVID-19 lockdown, even some casino companies thik staying open is too much of a gamble. Major Las Vegas casino operators Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) have announced their Strip casinos will be closing due to the...

Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ: PENN) bought a 36% stake in Barstool Sports this week. On Wednesday, Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy, CEO Erika Nardini and Penn National Gaming CEO Jay Snowden were guests on CNBC's "Mad Money" to talk about the deal. Snowden: Going Young...

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) said Tuesday that it plans to sell the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay properties to a joint venture of MGM Growth Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP) and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. for $4.6 billion. The Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust will...