Coronavirus pandemic

Call of Duty League returns with online-only matches this weekend

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/117388/call-of-duty-league-returns-with-online-only-matches-this-weekend
Time Stamp: April 6, 2020 10:56 PM - Modified On: April 6, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

After the coronavirus brought the action to a halt, the Call of Duty League season is ready to resume online with the Dallas Empire Home Series this weekend. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted the esports world across all sectors. Among those hit was the Call of Duty League, which has been in a holding pattern since the COVID-19 outbreak spiraled out of control. While the world isn't ready to go back to normal, Activision has annoucned that the Call of Duty League is set to pick back up

Steam just broke its record for concurrent users again

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/117382/steam-just-broke-its-record-for-concurrent-users-again
Time Stamp: April 6, 2020 7:01 PM - Modified On: April 6, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

It looks like Steam is on track to keep smashing records, especially while most of us are stuck at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Steam continues to break its own records left and right, and it's really no surprise with how much people are staying home nowadays. Its latest broken record comes in the form of its all-time active user record being smashed. A month ago, Steam originally broke its record with over 20 million concurrent users. Now, the site has exceeded that number over the previous weekend, with

Jon M. Chu Promises In The Heights Will Get A Theatrical Release

Source Node: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/jon-m-chu-promises-in-the-heights-will-get-a-theat/1100-6475673/
Time Stamp: April 6, 2020 2:58 AM - Modified On: April 6, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Crazy Rich Asians director John M. Chu's adaptation of In The Heights has been indefinitely delayed from its scheduled June 26 release date due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Chu has promised that the film adaptation of the Lin Manuel Miranda musical and book by Quiara Alegría Hudes will still definitely see the big screen, Variety reports.The book, and subsequent musical, follows three days in the predominantly Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City. Speaking to Variety's After-Show, Chu has said that the community being depicted deserves to

Sniper Elite the Board Game Kickstarter has been delayed due to COVID-19

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/117328/sniper-elite-the-board-game-kickstarter-has-been-delayed-due-to-covid-19
Time Stamp: April 2, 2020 8:06 PM - Modified On: April 2, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Rebellion has made the sensible decision to put plans for Sniper Elite the Board Game Kickstarter on hold. It has to be tough to be a Kickstarter or crowdfunder out there right now with the COVID-19 pandemic still posing a threat worldwide. Rebellion recognizes this. Though Rebellion Unplugged was intending to launch a Sniper Elite the Board Game Kickstarter soon, it has delayed the decision, telling fans that there are more important things to put money towards at the moment. Rebellion Unplugged (Rebellion’s new

WWE 2K20 Will Simulate Dream Matches With Real Wrestlers Commentating

Source Node: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wwe-2k20-will-simulate-dream-matches-with-real-wre/1100-6475503/
Time Stamp: April 1, 2020 10:43 AM - Modified On: April 1, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

WWE 2K20 and some of the brand's most iconic wrestlers are coming together to entertain you during your coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine. The WWE Dream Match Mania event will simulate matches between some of the biggest wrestlers in history, and it will have commentary from real WWE superstars to back it up.Airing April 2 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on WWE's platforms as well as YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and Facebook, WWE Dream Match Mania will consist of six simulated matches.Roman Reigns vs. The Rock with commentary from Jimmy

Humble Conquer COVID-19 Bundle includes Into the Breach, Hollow Knight, and more

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/117296/humble-conquer-covid-19-bundle-includes-into-the-breach-hollow-knight-and-more
Time Stamp: March 31, 2020 11:41 PM - Modified On: March 31, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Humble Bundle's latest charitable bundle is packing in over two dozens games and ebooks in an effort to directly support those fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The gaming world has been heavily impacted by the continuing coronavirus pandemic. While many in the gaming world are searching for ways to work around it, at least a few are looking to fight it. Humble Bundle is among those looking to directly combat the continiung outbreak with its latest charitable bundle, the Humble Conquer COVID-19 Bundle. The Humble Conquer COVID-19 Bundle features over $1,000

QuakeCon 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/117287/quakecon-2020-has-been-canceled-due-to-covid-19-concerns
Time Stamp: March 31, 2020 7:46 PM - Modified On: March 31, 2020 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

It looks like QuakeCon 2020 in August is the latest event to be canceled due to concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is pretty much shutting down all fun in 2020 it seems. Though many efforts have been made to support relief efforts and stop the spread of the disease, its effects continue to ripple through various industries. QuakeCon takes place in August, but the yearly giant LAN party and gaming event wasn’t far enough away to avoid issues. QuakeCon 2020 has officially been canceled. The announcement of