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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Apeiron: Godling Genesis Launches on Mobile in Southeast Asia

Apeiron: Godling Genesis, a Ronin-based god-game-infused dungeon crawler, has officially launched on mobile platforms Available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, the game is currently limited to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Japan Developer Foonie Magus has plans to expand the availability to the United States, China, and Latin..
1 year ago

Captain Laserhawk Shooter by Ubisoft Set for December 18 Launch

On Wednesday, December 18, Ubisoft will release Captain Laserhawk: The GAME, a competitive top-down shooter The game has player-driven governance and blockchain integration, and it was inspired by the Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix The Arbitrum Layer 2 blockchain will power the game, and Sequence's wallet solution will..
1 year ago

Dplus Claims Victory at 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship in London

Dplus emerged as the winners of the 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC), taking home the title and a portion of the $3,000,000 prize fund This thrilling tournament, which brought together 16 elite teams from around the world, was held at the ExCeL Centre in London and served as the conclusion of the 2024 PUBG MOBILE Esports circuit Over..
1 year ago

Esports Excellence on Display at the 2024 World Esports Summit

A very successful year for global esport came to a conclusion when the International Esports Federation (IESF) successfully wrapped up the 9th World Esports Summit (WES24) in Busan, South Korea With ten expert-led panels over two days, WES24 offered deep insights into the most recent industry trends and issues influencing the future of esports A..
1 year ago

CCP Games Unveils Closed Alpha for EVE Frontier, Offering Exclusive Founder Access

CCP Games is gearing up for the launch of EVE Frontier, its fully on-chain multiplayer sandbox game, with an exciting new step forward Starting December 10th, the game will open its always-on closed alpha server, giving exclusive access to founder access holders This early opportunity allows players to immerse themselves in the game’s evolving..
1 year ago

Sky Mavis Launches Axie Adoption Center to Attract New Players

A new service has been introduced by Sky Mavis, the company that created the well-known blockchain game Axie Infinity, with the goal of attracting more players Its reward system had a major revision in 2024, before its debut One important component of the new system is the Axie Adoption Center, which provides delegated Axies for in-game use,..
1 year ago

Creators Rumble’s opening Minecraft tournament concludes with Team Diamond’s win

The Indian Minecraft community is going crazy over OP Gaming's recent Creators Rumble tournament The tournament effectively attracted the interest of both casual and serious gamers, with over 4, million spectators and over 7,400 live watchers With an outstanding 102 points, Team Diamond secured the top rank and won the competition, which was held..
1 year ago

Wildz Enters Counter-Strike 2 Scene with €25,000 Invitational Tournament

Wildz has formally entered the Counter-Strike 2 esport scene with the introduction of the Wildz Invitational, a competitive competition with a €25,000 prize fund This December, Wildz hopes to bring together the best CS2 teams in Europe by partnering with Alliance and Challengermode All European teams have the opportunity to play in the Wildz..
1 year ago

VSPO Rebrands as Hero Esports to Drive International Expansion

The biggest esports organization in Asia, Hero Esports, has formally changed its name, starting a new phase of growth In order to spur additional growth in the competitive gaming industry, the company, formerly known as VSPO, is now coordinating its domestic identity with its global brand Important leadership changes were also announced on October..
1 year ago

Gladiators Esports Partners with Gods Reign, Secures Championship BGMI Roster from Titans Rising

In a landmark move within India's esports landscape, Gladiators Esports has acquired Bengaluru-based Gods Reign, combining two of the country’s most prominent esports organizations This acquisition is poised to reshape the future of Indian esports, merging resources and expertise to drive growth and innovation The merger will see Gods Reign..
1 year ago

Steam Expands Capabilities with New Game Recording Features for Everyone

The Game Recording functionality is now accessible to all users on Steam, which is a significant development that will transform how gamers engage with games With this latest update, which combines gameplay recording, editing, and sharing capabilities into a single, seamless experience, Steam takes a major step forward in its continuous..
1 year ago

Disney and Fortnite’s Expansive Collaboration Continues with November 9th Reveal

Disney and Epic Games are prepared to reveal the next phase of their enduring collaboration on Fortnite Due to this partnership, Fortnite now offers a large number of Disney-themed skins, modes, and events Now that Epic Games has set November 9 for big announcements, fans can get ready for a new wave of Disney content Marvel heroes are among..
1 year ago

Guild Esports Under New Management Following DCB Sports LLC Acquisition

For £100,000 (about $130,18150), DCB Sports has successfully acquired all of Guild Esports' assets, marking a significant development in the esports industry The esports organization is embarking on a new chapter with this statement, which was delivered via a press release on the London Stock Exchange The new company, which will take on..
2 years ago

Jetapult Acquires Significant Stake in Saudi Arabia’s UMX Studio for $4.5 Million

Accel-supported Jetapult has taken a significant step forward in the gaming industry by purchasing a large portion of UMX Studio, one of the first game production businesses in Saudi Arabia It is anticipated that the $45 million cash strategic investment will spur UMX Studio's expansion and innovation Since its founding in 2014 by Mr Ali..
2 years ago

NAVI Triumphs at IEM Rio 2024, Secures Fourth Title of the Year

After its conclusion, the IEM Rio 2024 competition offered fans one more exciting Brazilian competition NAVI proved triumphant once more this year, reaffirming their dominance in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) with unexpected results and tough encounters They won their fourth championship of 2024 after defeating MOUZ in a thrilling 3:1 series NAVI’s..
2 years ago

343 Industries Transitions to Halo Studios, Embraces Unreal Engine 5 for Future Games

343 Industries, the Xbox Game Studios subsidiary, has announced a significant rebranding to Halo Studios This move marks a pivotal moment as the studio shifts to Unreal Engine 5 for all future Halo projects, including several new games currently in development In a statement, Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze articulated this transition, saying,..
2 years ago

Guillemot Family and Tencent in Talks for Potential Ubisoft Buyout

Ubisoft's founding Guillemot family, holding a 14% stake, and Chinese tech giant Tencent, with a 999% stake, are reportedly exploring strategic options to stabilize the company According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the discussions are still in early stages, but one option on the table is taking the gaming company private Exploring..
2 years ago

Fortnite Introduces Shaq Skin to Icon Series

Epic Games is set to release a new skin featuring basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, better known as Shaq, as part of Fortnite’s prestigious Icon Series This exciting collaboration will bring the NBA superstar to the Fortnite item shop, continuing the trend of adding real-life celebrities to the game While Fortnite has previously introduced..
2 years ago

Sony Unveils Exciting Updates in Latest PlayStation State of Play

On September 24, Sony hosted its latest PlayStation State of Play, revealing a wealth of exciting content for fans While there were anticipated announcements and trailers for previously announced games, several surprises also emerged Notably, the presentation offered no insights into the PS6, though some details about the upgraded PS5 Pro were..
2 years ago

Lee Willows to Spearhead Discussions at ESI Lisbon on Esports Betting and Social Impact

Lee Willows, the founder of the award-winning ESG Gaming, is set to join the Esports Betting and Gambling panel at the ESI Lisbon festival The event, taking place at MEO Arena Lisbon from September 23rd to 25th, will see Willows contribute his expertise, drawing from his role in the safer gambling charity YGAM The panel will feature notable..
2 years ago