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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August 2024 Fortnite Crew Pack Is Out

With its innovative subscription plan, Fortnite's Crew Pack gives users access to premium cosmetics and extra benefits every month The Crew Pack, which offers players a variety of thrilling prizes, requires a real-money subscription, in contrast to other cosmetic alternatives that employ V-Bucks The next Crew Pack is highly anticipated as August..
2 years ago

3DMAX Triumphs in Skyesports Championship 2024 Grand Final

The Skyesports Championship 2024 concluded with 3DMAX emerging as the champions after a gripping series of matches Facing off against The MongolZ in the Grand Final, 3DMAX defied expectations to claim their first-ever LAN title Entering the Grand Final as significant underdogs, 3DMAX demonstrated they were more than capable of rising to the..
2 years ago

Dot Esports and GG.BET Introduce Dota 2 Virtual Hall of Fame

Dot Esports, a leading authority in esports journalism, has teamed up with betting brand GGBET to launch an impressive virtual Hall of Fame This new initiative highlights 50 extraordinary Dota 2 World Records, offering fans an opportunity to explore the game's most remarkable achievements and view videos capturing these historic..
2 years ago

Sky Mavis Enhances Mavis Market with Major Upgrades

Sky Mavis, renowned for its development of the Ronin blockchain and the popular game Axie Infinity, has recently introduced substantial updates to its NFT trading platform, Mavis Market These enhancements aim to simplify transactions and improve navigation, accommodating the growing number of NFT collections available on the platform One of the..
2 years ago

IOC Endorses Olympic Esports Games with New Saudi Partnership

Just before the 2024 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a ground-breaking project, marking a significant milestone The proposal to introduce the Olympic Esports Games by the IOC Executive Board has received official approval The IOC is demonstrating its commitment to incorporating esports into the Olympic movement by..
2 years ago

EVO Expands to New Continents with 2025 Event Lineup

EVO, the premier event for western fighting games, has just concluded its most thrilling year yet Building on this momentum, EVO 2025 promises to be even more expansive and international The upcoming year will see a significant increase in the number of events, bringing EVO’s excitement to new global stages New Events and Announcements EVO..
2 years ago

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Joins Xbox Game Pass on July 24

Microsoft has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be available on Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate starting July 24 This marks an exciting expansion of the game’s accessibility across different platforms Originally launched on November 10, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4,..
2 years ago

ExoCross Blazes Onto PC and Sony PlayStation

ExoCross, the newest off-road racing game from iRacing, is proudly presented It will be accessible as of today, July 23 The game launches on the PC and Sony PlayStation platforms; Microsoft Xbox compatibility is anticipated shortly At $3999, ExoCross offers fast-paced racing with boost throughout a range of distinctive courses Unveiling a New Era..
2 years ago

Epic Games Hints at Future Blockchain Integration for Fortnite

Fortnite, the immensely popular battle royale game, might integrate blockchain technology in the future, according to Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney However, Sweeney clarified that cryptocurrency will not be part of the game’s ecosystem This revelation came after Game Fund Partners co-founder Jonah Blake asked if blockchain would soon be..
2 years ago

Tesla Cybertruck to Debut in Fortnite and Rocket League on July 23

A fascinating new addition to Rocket League and Fortnite, the Tesla Cybertruck has been introduced by Epic Games The chance to digitally experience Tesla's futuristic automobile will be available to gamers of these well-known games starting on July 23 Epic Games, the company that created Rocket League and Fortnite, made the announcement via..
2 years ago

Nicola Micali Joins MainStreaming as Chief Customer Officer

MainStreaming, a leader in Edge Network services and a pioneer in the CDN market, has announced Nicola Micali as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO) With a strong background in enhancing processes, efficiency, and go-to-market strategies, Micali aims to create a customer-centric organization focused on long-term relationships, customer..
2 years ago

Alpine Esports Rebrands to Alpine Sim Racing and Partners with G2 Esports

The conclusion of the 2023/2024 F1 Sim Racing World Championship marked a new chapter for Alpine Esports The team has rebranded to Alpine Sim Racing, signaling a renewed commitment to the sport This change aims to broaden their competitive landscape to include a variety of Sim Racing titles beyond F1 Alpine Sim Racing Partners with G2..
2 years ago

Taj Lands End to Host Skyesports Championship 2024 With 12 Teams Competing for $300,000

Skyesports, a global leader in gaming and esports community building, has announced the venue for the highly anticipated Skyesports Championship 2024 This $300,000 Counter-Strike 2 tournament will take place from July 23 to 28 at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai, India The event promises to bring together 12 top teams in an exciting..
2 years ago

Mastercard Joins Esports World Cup as Official Partner

Mastercard has been officially announced as an Official Partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) for this year by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) EWC is the largest gaming festival in the world and is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer Mastercard wants every participant to have a distinctive and easy-to-use gaming..
2 years ago

T1 and Karmine Corp Lead the Charge in Red Bull’s Unique League of Legends Tournament

The legendary League of Legends showcase, Red Bull League of Its Own, is back, and the dominant T1 squad will be the main attraction This spectacular event will take place on December 15, 2024, at the Accor Arena in Paris It will include exciting matches between the best teams in Europe Viewers from all across the world can watch the live feed to..
2 years ago

Evo Partners with Azarus to Enhance Esports Viewing Experience

Leading esports competition The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with streaming overlay pioneer Azarus The goal of this partnership is to change the way spectators engage with the competition, which takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from July 19 to 21 Web3 overlays from Azarus, a..
2 years ago

NFT Holders Get First Deadrop Update Since Dr. Disrespect’s Removal

Midnight Society, known for the extraction shooter Deadrop, has launched an exclusive update for its NFT holders This is the first significant move since co-founder and popular streamer Dr Disrespect, also known as Guy Beahm, was removed from the company following allegations of inappropriate communication with a minor The update, available..
2 years ago

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Dates Unveiled

Activision, in collaboration with Treyarch and Raven Software, has unveiled the upcoming multiplayer beta schedule for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, promising an exciting preview of the game's dynamic features and gameplay enhancements From August 30 to September 4, the Early Access phase kicks off, catering to pre-order customers and Game Pass..
2 years ago

Square Enix Backs Soccerverse with Major Investment in Multiplayer Football Game

Soccerverse, a multiplayer football management simulation blockchain game, has announced a new funding round Square Enix led this round, contributing to the total of $31 million While Square Enix's exact investment amount remains unspecified, their involvement is significant Hideaki Uehara, General Manager of Investment & Business..
2 years ago

ScarQuest Open Beta Now Live on PC & Mobile

The open beta for the play-and-earn strategy game ScarQuest has officially begun ScarQuest, which is free to play on PC via Steam and available on mobile devices via the Play Store and App Store, entices users to explore its captivating universe To save progress between platforms, players have the option to link their X profile or begin with a..
2 years ago