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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

Marvel’s Wolverine Release Date: What We Know

Top GamesImage courtesy of Insomniac Games/MarvelAnnounced as part of the September PlayStation Showcase, Marvel's Wolverine is getting a stand-alone game. Fan favorite mutant, Wolverine, is getting a brand new game, this time helmed by Insomniac Games. A short teaser was released as part of yesterday's PlayStation Showcase, where it was announced that the game is currently in development for PlayStation 5. In the teaser, the camera gently zooms in towards the titular anti-hero, sitting at a bar with his back to the room. There's broken glass on the counter, and

Xbox Game Pass Titles Added September 2021

Top GamesEA Games - Xbox Game Pass / Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesXbox Game Pass has new titles added for September 2021. With releases scattered across the beginning of the month, new available games include titles from the Final Fantasy franchise and more. Some games will also be leaving the subscription service during the middle of the month. Joining the Xbox Game Pass will be Craftopia, Final Fantasy XIII, Signs of the Sojourner, Surgeon Simulator 2, Crown Trick, Breathedge, Nuclear Throne, and The Artful Escape. Leaving the Xbox Game Pass is Red

DC FanDome Returning on October 16

Top GamesDC FanDome will return on October 16 / Credit to DC ComicsDC FanDome will return on Oct. 16, 2021. The virtual event gives fans early previews of all the new projects DC has under development. This includes movies, TV shows, comics and games. DC shared a press release detailing what will be showcased during the event. News on which stars and creators will be participating in the event is expected to be released at a later date. Perhaps the most exciting news has to do with DC's films currently

How to Get Pichu in Pokemon GO

PokémonImage provided by Niantic.Pichu is one of the most popular Pokemon from the franchise, standing proudly in almost every piece of Pokemon media. Pokemon GO is no exception, as the electric mouse has also established itself in the real world. However, the method of obtaining it is different from it’s older, more-popular counterpart, so here is how to get Pichu in Pokemon GO.Pichu first appeared in Pokemon Gold and Silver, making its debut in Pokemon GO on Dec. 2016 in an update that introduced other Johto babies like Togepi. As

Pokémon TV app launches for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have officially launched the Pokémon TV app on Nintendo Switch. The streaming app is free and allows users to watch various episodes, movies, and other content from the Pokémon franchise. This includes VODs for some of the official Play! Pokémon tournament matches, too.  Originally launched as a web browser player in November 2010, it later came to iOS, Android, and other devices as an app starting in February 2013.  Content on Pokémon TV rotates out monthly based on seasons of the different series, while movies

Gaming: The Saviour of the Pandemic

There is no question that the recent pandemic has had long-lasting effects on the world. It was completely unprecedented, and no one was prepared for the changes that it brought. Multi-million-dollar businesses were forced to close and, for some time, the world simply stopped spinning. For many, the prospect of their favourite entertainment venues being closed and having to remain inside their home was too much and had consequences on their mental health. Things that were taken for granted, like going to the movies or the shopping mall, were soon