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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Pieces Interactive, Known for Alone in the Dark Reboot, Ceases Operations

Embracer Group has closed Pieces Interactive, the Skovde, Sweden-based studio behind this year’s Alone in the Dark reboot Since its founding in 2007, Pieces Interactive released over ten titles across PC, console, and mobile platforms These included original concepts like Puzzlegeddon, Fret Nice, Leviathan Warships, Robo Surf, and Kill to..
2 years ago

Team Vitality Ventures into American Esports Scene with TFT Dream Team

TeamFight Tactics (TFT), a new strong dream squad from squad Vitality, a well-known esports organization, is creating waves in the American esports scene With TFT being the club's eleventh title in its worldwide repertory, this calculated move signifies its entry into the North American market Each player on the dream squad has a track record..
2 years ago

Sony Reveals June 2024 PlayStation Plus Game and Classics Catalog

Sony Interactive Entertainment has rolled out its June 2024 Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers, along with Classics Catalog additions for Premium subscribers These new games will be available starting June 18, adding to the previously announced bonus titles Highlights from the Game Catalog After Us (PS5)- Step into a surreal..
2 years ago

Clair Obscur- Expedition 33 RPG Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox

Kepler Interactive presents Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based role-playing game with unique real-time elements, in association with Sandfall Interactive It is slated for release in 2025 for the Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, PC through Steam, and the Epic Games Store Xbox Game Pass will also feature it Set off on a remarkable expedition..
2 years ago

Sumo Group Announces Staff Reductions Across Multiple Locations

Sumo Group, the parent company of Sumo Digital, has revealed plans to lay off up to 15 percent of its workforce across various locations including Canada, the United Kingdom, Poland, Czech Republic, and India The decision aims to reshape operations and cut costs amid ongoing challenges in the gaming industry In a statement, Sumo Group..
2 years ago

Resident Evil Expands to Apple Platforms with RE7 and RE2 Remake

The Resident Evil series is continuing its spread to Apple devices, as announced by Capcom Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and the Resident Evil 2 Remake are making their way to iOS, broadening the series' reach into mobile gaming Launch Details and Features Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, the series' first foray into first-person gameplay, will debut on..
2 years ago

“DOOM: The Dark Ages” Confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Release

Bethesda Softworks and id Software have released DOOM: The Dark Ages, the newest game in the storied DOOM franchise For the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, it will debut in 2025 It's thrilling to hear that Xbox Game Pass will provide it as well at launch DOOM: The Dark Ages explores the origins of the DOOM..
2 years ago

“Gears of War: E-Day” Coming to Xbox Series and PC

Xbox Game Studios and developer The Coalition have unveiled the latest addition to the Gears of War franchise: Gears of War: E-Day While the release date remains under wraps, this upcoming game will be available on Xbox Series and PC Gears of War: E-Day dives into the events of Emergence Day, a crucial moment in the Gears of War saga Set..
2 years ago

Romanian Football Federation Joins FIFA Collect for Enhanced Fan Engagement

The FIFA Collect platform, created in partnership with Modex, has been paired with the Romanian Football Federation (FRF), making it the first national football association to use this cutting-edge innovation The goal of this collaboration is to use blockchain technology to completely transform the way sports fans engage with memorabilia A safe..
2 years ago

GameOn Launches GameOn Live Fantasy for UEFA Euro 2024

GameOn (CSE: GET) (OTCQB: GMETF), a pioneer in mobile-first fantasy sports gaming, is excited to unveil GameOn Live Fantasy just in time for the UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024) kickoff on June 14 This launch signifies a major step forward in delivering immersive fantasy sports experiences, bringing fans closer to their beloved..
2 years ago

OWCS at DreamHack Dallas Ends Cross-Regional Spectacle

This past weekend, Overwatch fans witnessed a momentous occasion when DreamHack Dallas hosted the Overwatch Champion Series (OWCS) for the first-ever cross-regional competition This event, which switched to an open structure, was a major turning point in the development of competitive Overwatch At DreamHack Dallas, the OWCS gave teams from all..
2 years ago

ASUS Introduces the ROG Ally X with Enhanced Specifications

As it continues to dominate the mobile gaming industry, ASUS addresses earlier shortcomings with the release of the updated ASUS ROG Ally X Although the ASUS ROG Ally from last year was praised for its flexibility, it was criticized for its poor performance and battery problems With the ROG Ally X, which is set to revolutionize mobile gaming,..
2 years ago

FaZe Clan Emerges Victorious at HCS London Major

In the final series, FaZe Clan overcame OpTic Gaming to take first place and the coveted $100,000 cash prize at the HCS London Major A exciting matchup between the best teams in the Halo Championship Series took place at Twickenham Stadium The battle was fierce and set the stage for the forthcoming HCS World Championship, despite some..
2 years ago

Amazon Games Expands its Presence With New Bucharest Studio

In Bucharest, Romania, Amazon Games has opened a new game development facility With this expansion, Amazon now has teams in Orange County, Montreal, San Diego, and Seattle, further solidifying its commitment to developing and releasing high-caliber games The Bucharest facility will support both existing and upcoming products in Amazon Games'..
2 years ago

KuCoin Ventures Invests in FantaGoal

The highly anticipated Web3 game FantaGoal, which is scheduled to launch this summer, has received a strategic investment from KuCoin Ventures, the investing branch of the international cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin Through this agreement, KuCoin Ventures and FantaGoal are showcasing their combined efforts and making a big development in the Web3..
2 years ago

Zverev Cards Launched on Fungiball with Flash Sale

Fantasy tennis platform Fungiball has introduced new licensed player cards featuring Alexander Zverev, the world’s number 4 tennis player To mark this release, Fungiball launched an exclusive flash sale of Zverev cards on May 24th The auction included 4 Silver cards and 4 Gold cards, each representing four skills: Service, Mental, Return, and..
2 years ago

The Surging Popularity of Sports Betting Apps Despite Legal Hurdles

Sports betting apps are becoming more popular despite India's legislative ban on gambling and betting, which begs the issue of how they will be enforced 194 lakh new copies of these applications were downloaded in India in 2023, with a notable increase in just the most recent quarter In Q42023, 42 crore sports betting applications were downloaded..
2 years ago

Score Big with Unagi’s European Fantasy Football 2024, $200K Worth of UNA Rewards Await

The minds behind Persona avatar collection and Ultimate Champions, Unagi, have unveiled their newest project: European Fantasy Football 2024 In anticipation of the UEFA Euro 2024, European Fantasy Football 2024 gives users the opportunity to play fantasy football by trading and unlocking packs containing players from each of the 24..
2 years ago

Garena Free Fire Dominates TikTok Gaming Views

A recent report analyzing TikTok viewership data has revealed that Garena Free Fire significantly leads in terms of total view counts This free-to-play battle royale game doesn't just outperform its competitors on TikTok—it completely overshadows them Garena Free Fire's dominance on TikTok is astonishing The game sits at the top with 888..
2 years ago

MOUZ Triumphs at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024

Top-tier Counter-Strike combat took place over six hard days at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024, with MOUZ emerging triumphant Spirit, the winners of the previous season, squared off against MOUZ, a strong squad that had just won the ESL Pro League Season 19 MOUZ defeated Spirit in a resounding 3-0 series, establishing themselves as the team to..
2 years ago