Simon Hayes

Simon Hayes

iGaming.org Writer Gaming
Simon is a freelance writer who since a young age has been passionate about nothing but gaming. His favorite games are League of Legends and Counter Strike. Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is now working remotely while traveling the world.

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Esports Entertainment Invests in Drafted.gg for Wagerable Content Expansion

Draftedgg is a content creation firm that has received an unknown financial investment from Esports Entertainment Group This action fortifies their current revenue-sharing arrangement and strategic cooperation, opening the door for possible future growth The CEO of Esports Entertainment, Alex Igelman, expressed excitement about the endeavor and..
2 years ago

Moonveil Entertainment Secures $5.4 Million to Revolutionize Mobile Gaming

With a strong $54 million in finance, Moonveil Entertainment has set out on an ambitious path led by CEO MJ Wong A new age in mobile gaming is ushered in by this financial windfall, which catapults the firm into the forefront of web3 mobile game creation The goal of this fundraising project is to develop games that skillfully strike a balance..
2 years ago

Pink Moon Studio Releases 3D Open-World Game, KMON: World of Kogaea

With the release of KMON: World of Kogaea, Pink Moon Studio—a rising star in the gaming industry—has demonstrated its commitment to metaverse games and cutting-edge blockchain technology This is a 3D open-world game that is only accessible to those who own Kryptomon NFTs, which is a big step forward for the gaming and blockchain..
2 years ago

Ubisoft to Discontinue Online Support for Iconic Game Franchises

The well-known video game publisher Ubisoft has announced that it would no longer be supporting several games from well-known series, including Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, and Ghost Recon, online Ten games will be affected by this change, and the online closure is scheduled on January 25, 2024 With this most recent wave of..
2 years ago

Saudi Arabia Unveils Esports World Cup with Unprecedented Prize Pool

Mohammed bin Salman, the prime minister and crown prince of Saudi Arabia, has revealed the Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh in the summer of 2024 This is a significant disclosure With this statement, the Esports scene is about to undergo a significant upheaval that will provide players with fierce competition and new chances..
2 years ago

Senior VP Defends Sony PlayStation Plus Price Changes

Sony has increased the prices for its PlayStation Plus subscriptions, with rates going up by as much as 35% This change impacts the 12-month subscription rates across all their service tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium Eric Lempel, the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment, addressed this..
2 years ago

The Sandbox Unveils Blockchain-Integrated Metaverse Game with NFT and DeFi Elements

The Sandbox has unveiled a metaverse game that effortlessly combines Decentralized Finance (DeFi) features, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and blockchain technology in a ground-breaking statement The first trial, available to all fans, was launched to mark the beginning of this unique gaming experience Embarking on Dr Bomkus' Trial Starting on..
2 years ago

LightCON Introduces Valkyrious: The New Age of Trading Card Games

LightCON Co, Ltd, an arm of Wemade Max Co, Ltd, has introduced Valkyrious, a cutting-edge real-time strategy Trading Card Game, to the global market The game is now available in over 170 nations, encompassing countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Brazil The core of Valkyrious revolves around 'Valkyrie' cards Players dive into collecting these..
2 years ago

Over 11 Million Gamers Explore the ‘Starfield’ Cosmos, Confirms Microsoft CEO

Starfield, the newest game from the well-known Bethesda, the makers of Skyrim, has taken the gaming industry by storm since its September 6 release Starfield, which is only available on Windows PCs and Xbox platforms, has had an enormous impact and is now the best-selling premium game in terms of dollar sales Circana data indicates that..
2 years ago

Shrapnel Game Raises $20M in Series A Funding Round, Aims for NFT Gaming Supremacy

Neon Machine, the Seattle-based game studio, has successfully garnered $20 million in its Series A funding round, highlighting the growing interest in blockchain-integrated gaming The lead investor in this endeavor was Polychain Capital, supported by other significant names including Griffin Gaming Partners and IOSG Ventures The raised funds..
2 years ago

Prime Gaming Collaborates with Mythical Games for NFL Rivals Exclusive

Amazon Prime Gaming is teaming up with Mythical Games for a special six-month partnership, presenting exclusive giveaways for the NFL Rivals game to its subscribers Mythical Games announced this exciting collaboration, highlighting that Prime Gaming enthusiasts can expect monthly treats for the NFL Rivals, commencing with a Rivals Booster Pack..
2 years ago

Valeria Studios’ New NFT Card Game Merges Gameplay with Storytelling

Anticipation is high among gamers as Valeria Studios prepares to launch its free-to-play NFT card game, tailored for both Android and iOS platforms Expected to drop in late 2023, this game has been generating buzz since its trailer debut a year prior The gameplay revolves around captivating creatures called Valerians, reminiscent of the beloved..
2 years ago

Forge Gaming Platform Secures $11M in Seed Funding for Unique Reward System

Forge, a platform revolutionizing the gaming industry by rewarding players for their in-game achievements, recently announced an impressive $11 million fundraising The seed round had backing from prominent investors like Animoca Brands, BITKRAFT Ventures, and Makers Fund Joining the financial influx were HashKey Capital, Polygon Ventures, Formless..
2 years ago

“The Evil Within” and More Spooky Games for Free on the Epic Games Store

This "spooky season," there are plenty of spine-tingling gaming opportunities available There is an offer running on the Epic Games Store that lets you download some spooky games for free They are providing "The Evil Within" and more in a two-part giveaway, assuring you will experience lots of thrills and chills This terrifying advertisement..
3 years ago

Arsenal 2.0, Fabwelt’s Next-Generation Gaming Experience Arrives

The gaming community is getting more and more excited as Fabwelt's gaming environment gets ready to launch Arsenal 20 on November 3 The internet gaming industry will be revolutionized by this 3D first-person shooter The replacement of generic weaponry with Weapon NFTs is one of the most notable additions These distinct blockchain-based assets..
3 years ago

Formula E’s High Voltage Video Game Unleashes on October 19, 2023

Racing enthusiasts are anticipating the October 19, 2023 release of "Formula E: High Voltage," the first official Formula E video game, which will be produced by Amber, Animoca Brands, and Formula E By using blockchain technology, this innovative race management game aims to raise the bar for gaming and give players actual digital ownership of..
3 years ago

Sorare’s NBA Fantasy Game Returns for 2nd Season with Exciting Features

Sorare, a leading global sports entertainment company, is back with the second season of its NBA fantasy game Holding the official license from both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Player’s Association (NBPA), the company is set to offer a unique gaming experience for its vast user base The company is..
3 years ago

Game On! IOC’s Vision for Olympic Esports Takes Shape

Esports have exploded in popularity over the past ten years, enthralling both players and spectators The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is now embracing this worldwide trend by considering the establishment of Olympic Esports Games as the phenomenon continues to gain traction This ground-breaking discovery was made at the 141st IOC..
3 years ago

RealFevr’s Revolutionary Launch of “Organya: The Interplanetary Football Strategy Game”

With the highly anticipated release of "Organya: The Interplanetary Football Strategy Game" on October 18, 2023, RealFevr, a pioneer in the area of web3 gaming, is poised to completely alter the gaming industry This ground-breaking release offers The Organya World, a brand-new world that evolves from the adored FEVR Battle Arena Thanks to the..
3 years ago

Sega’s COO Embraces the Challenge of Blockchain Gaming

Co-Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sega Shuji Utsumi offers a novel viewpoint on blockchain gaming while highlighting the potential of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to influence the direction of the gaming sector Utsumi's position on blockchain gaming has significantly changed as a result of his recent statements, which previously expressed his..
3 years ago