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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Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard for $68.7B

Microsoft has successfully acquired game publishing giant Activision Blizzard at a staggering $687 billion, a step following a rigorous legal battle with regulators This move not only augments Microsoft’s gaming portfolio but also indicates the tech giant's ambitious strides in the gaming domain The acquisition has funneled colossal gaming..
3 years ago

Q3 Crypto Gaming Investment Defies Market Trends with $600M Inflows

Despite ongoing difficulties in the larger cryptocurrency and gaming industries, the blockchain gaming sector continues to draw sizable venture capital investment According to the cryptocurrency data provider DappRadar, blockchain games received investment in the third quarter of 2023 of almost $600 million Although this amount represents a 38%..
3 years ago

WAGMI Games Chooses Immutable Passport for Seamless Web3 Gaming Experience

The upcoming mobile strategy game WAGMI Defense, which is evocative of Clash Royale, will use the Immutable Passport wallet, according to an exciting statement from Web3 gaming firm WAGMI Games This tactical choice was made in light of the enhancements required for a more enjoyable gaming experience during the game's soft launch Change Is..
3 years ago

Global Esports Federation Joins United Nations Advisory Group for SDG Digital Acceleration Agenda

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), two leading UN agencies, have appointed the Global Esports Federation (GEF), a pioneer in the esports industry, to the Advisory Group The Digital Acceleration Agenda for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has advanced thanks to this..
3 years ago

Mercedes-Benz Continues Partnership with 2023 League of Legends World Championship

Mercedes-Benz AG, the official automobile partner of the widely popular video game "League of Legends," is once again joining forces with the esports community to support the "2023 League of Legends World Championship" Mercedes-Benz will participate in this year's championship, which will take held in Seoul and Busan from October 10 through..
3 years ago

Thunderpick World Championship 2023’s Full Playoff Lineup Revealed

The full lineup of teams scheduled to fight in the Thunderpick World Championship 2023 tournament playoffs has been revealed by Thunderpick, the top cryptocurrency betting website The playoff rounds will take place from October 27 to November 4, 2023, with the grand finals slated for November 5, 2023, as its conclusion Following the recent..
3 years ago

British Esports and Saudi Esports Federation Announce Pioneering Partnership

The Saudi Esports Federation, the governing body in charge of growing the gaming community and industry in Saudi Arabia, has formed an unprecedented partnership with British Esports, the leading national organization for esports in the UK The global esports business has advanced thanks to this ground-breaking alliance The historic union is..
3 years ago

Quickbit Teams Up with RightBridge Ventures for Gaming and Esports Expansion

Quickbit has made known that it has partnered strategically with RightBridge Ventures Group in order to forge on with its foray into the lucrative worlds of gaming and esports Quickbit wants to take advantage of the expanding market for gaming and the growing use of cryptocurrencies in this industry to expand its clientele A Focused Approach on..
3 years ago

METAPIXEL Web3 Game Development Suspended

NPIXEL of Korea, the company behind the much awaited METAPIXEL Web3 game, has decided to put the project on indefinite hold, which has led to the departure of the whole staff Unexpectedly, game development for the METAPIXEL Web3 platform has ceased The whole crew is no longer actively working on the game, according to a statement made by a..
3 years ago

Immutable Finds New Ally in Blockchain Gaming: Amazon Web Services

Immutable, a leading figure in the blockchain gaming domain, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to simplify the development of infrastructure for crypto gaming Their mutual aim Making the process of creating and expanding blockchain games a breeze for developers This collaboration means that Immutable is now part of AWS's ISV..
3 years ago

‘Get Plucked!’ Takes Flight in VOX’s Latest Gaming Release

VOX, a close kin to the Gala brands which include Gala Games, Gala Music, and Gala Film, has introduced its fresh mobile game: 'Get Plucked!' Now available on both iOS and Google Play store, this game treats players to a distinct avian escapade As gamers venture through the realms of VOX, they'll dive into diverse environments, face myriad..
3 years ago

K10 Esports Ventures into the Metaverse with TCG World

With TCG World, K10 Esports, a well-known name in the esports industry, is starting a novel adventure into the Metaverse and promises fans a wholly immersive experience This daring move intends to take the esports scene to new heights as K10 continues to dominate in titles like CS2 and Valorant The choice to use the Metaverse is a reflection of..
3 years ago

Microsoft Nears Finish Line in Ambitious Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The long-awaited conclusion of Microsoft's ambitious acquisition of gaming titan Activision Blizzard is rapidly approaching According to The Verge, a trustworthy source familiar with Microsoft's strategic plan has said that Friday, October 13th, has been selected as the date to conclude the acquisition It's interesting to note that despite the..
3 years ago

October’s Xbox Game Pass Updates: New Arrivals and Departures

As we're already deep into October, Microsoft continues to refresh its offerings for Xbox Game Pass subscribers As of today, the gaming community has already welcomed three new titles - Gotham Knights, The Lamplighter’s League, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, playable on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S Racing aficionados have something special..
3 years ago

FURIA and PokerStars Announce Joint Merchandise Venture

In a unique crossover between the fields of poker and esports, PokerStars is teaming up with globally recognized esports organization, FURIA With the goal of celebrating their partnership, the two giants plan to release a special product line throughout 2023 and 2024 The inaugural offering An exclusive FURIA x PokerStars sweatshirt But there's..
3 years ago

Twitch Tackles Toxicity with New Features

Live streaming on Twitch has, in the past, faced challenges with harassment and toxicity Last month, Twitch decided to address these issues head-on Introducing Shield Mode, Twitch's new tool, streamers can now share the reasons behind a user's ban with their channel’s moderators This transparency helps warn other channels about potentially..
3 years ago

TCG World Kicks Off WebGL Alpha Testing

The TCG World community is buzzing with the initiation of WebGL Alpha Testing This marks a major enhancement to the game's immersive experience TCG World has recently started its WebGL Alpha Testing Fans and players of Trading Card Game (TCG) World can now look forward to an improved gaming journey This initiative serves as a new chapter in TCG..
3 years ago

Nintendo Prepares to Wind Down 3DS and Wii U Online Activities by April 2024

As the gaming world evolves, Nintendo is redefining its approach towards its iconic 3DS and Wii U consoles Starting in April 2024, these devices will see a significant reduction in online features, marking a notable shift in Nintendo's strategy for these older gaming systems In a detailed announcement on Nintendo Support post, the company..
3 years ago