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How Might Technology Help Your Business? Three Ways Explained

It’s challenging to keep up with the latest advances in technology, especially if you’re not a natural techie like most people. Instead of following every new technology craze, I propose that you focus on context, relationships, and intelligence within your company so your corporation can grow and achieve results. However, depending on the nature of your business, you should examine whether having the most cutting-edge technology can benefit your company and its products or services because having the best technologies incorporate within your business may not contribute towards your end

When Will Dragon Age 4 Be Released?

Top GamesImage courtesy of BioWare/EADragon Age 4 was listed as part of the recent Nvidia leaks, so when will we see it released?If, like me, you've been waiting for the next trip to Thedas then the recent listing of Dragon Age 4 in the Nvidia leaks was a welcome sight. The last we heard of BioWare's high-fantasy sequel was during The Game Awards in 2020, where a short teaser was released featuring a brief appearance by Solas and narration by Varric. The cinematic was certainly exciting, and to have the

For the love of the loot: Blockchain, the metaverse and gaming’s blind spot

Jonathan Stringfield Contributor Jonathan Stringfield, PhD, is VP and Global Head of Business Marketing, Measurement and Insights at Activision Blizzard Media and Esports. The speed at which gaming has proliferated is matched only by the pace of new buzzwords inundating the ecosystem. Marketers and decision makers, already suffering from FOMO about opportunities within gaming, have latched onto buzzy trends like the applications of blockchain in gaming and the “metaverse” in an effort to get ahead of the trend rather than constantly play catch-up. The allure is obvious, as the relationship

HaloDAO, a Stablecoin Marketplace Protocol, and Yield Guild Games to Support Cash Outs in Southeast Asia

HaloDAO is collaborating with YGG for “local” stablecoin support “for simpler cash out,” according to an update shared with Crowdfund Insider. HaloDAO, a stablecoin marketplace protocol, is working cooperatively with Yield Guild Games (YGG) to “enable YGG community members to support simpler cash outs in local regions with its updated v1 stablecoin optimized AMM on Ethereum and Polygon,” the announcement noted. There will be a special focus on expanding access to Singapore and the Philippines and other “high growth” regions, the update revealed. The objective of stablecoin support is to

How many players does Overwatch have?

With a thriving esports league and a sequel on the way, Overwatch is still popular—even with over five years under its belt. But just how many people are still playing the game? Blizzard Entertainment usually remains relatively tight-lipped about the exact number of players Overwatch has. But the developer will occasionally release a number to check in with fans. In November 2019, Overwatch’s former lead director Jeff Kaplan mentioned a rough estimate of the player base size at BlizzCon. BlizzCon 2019 marked the next step in Overwatch‘s history: Overwatch 2.

The top 10 highest-earning players in Call of Duty history

The amount of prize money in Call of Duty esports may not have the same figures as the likes of Dota 2, but it hasn’t stopped numerous players from collecting massive amounts of prize money over their careers. Since the 2011 CoD XP, which featured the esport’s first $1 million prize pool, there have been nine more world title events, all of which have boasted large prize pools. This has allowed players to dedicate more time and energy to the game and truly make competitive CoD into a career. Some

Esports Arena Las Vegas owners exploring sale of marquee venue

The group behind one of the biggest esports facilities in the Western United States may be selling off ownership in the arena and exiting esports all together. HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas owner Allied Esports is exploring options for the future of its company that could include selling off the arena, according to company CEO Claire Wu on an earnings call on Aug. 16.  Allied has hired investment banking firm Lake Street Capital Partners to advise it on the future of the company’s esports business and search the potential acquisition

CoD: Mobile is ‘on track’ to make more than $1 billion in 2021

Call of Duty: Mobile is making Activision a lot of money. In its Q2 financial results and earnings call, Activision Blizzard revealed that the game is “on track” to cross $1 billion in consumer spending for the year. This growth is particularly due to the game’s release in China and regular seasonal content in the West. CoD: Mobile was released in the lucrative Chinese market on Dec. 25, 2020.The post CoD: Mobile is ‘on track’ to make more than $1 billion in 2021 appeared first on Dot Esports. PlatoAi. Web3

PS5 Sells 10 Million Consoles

Top GamesThe PS5 retains its spot as Sony's fastest selling console in history. / SOPA Images/Getty ImagesSony has now sold more than 10 million PlayStation 5 consoles, continuing its reign as the fastest-selling console in Sony history even as worldwide component shortages hamstring manufacturing."While PS5 has reached more households faster than any of our previous consoles, we still have a lot of work ahead of us as demand for PS5 continues to outstrip supply," said Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan during an earnings call. "I want gamers

Xbox Series X|S Fastest Selling Consoles in Microsoft History

Top GamesXbox Series X and Xbox Series S / Photo by MicrosoftMicrosoft Corporation reported in its quarterly earnings call Tuesday that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are its fastest-selling consoles to date. In Microsoft’s quarterly earnings call, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella had a lengthy statement that finished off by stating Xbox’s various record breaks. Nadella began the call talking about gaming being the largest category in the entertainment world and that Microsoft is looking to expand their opportunity “to reach the world’s 3 billion gamers wherever