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Envy Gaming and Partners Launch New Charity Dedicated to STEAM and Building Connectivity Through Gaming

Dallas, Texas-based esports and gaming entertainment company Envy Gaming announced Tuesday that it will be launching The Envy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity whose mission it is to educate and provide resources for North Texas middle and high schools. The Envy Foundation will aim to “bring people together through initiatives and programming that leverage the universal culture of gaming.” To start, the foundation will focus on four particular areas including the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) initiatives at the middle and high school levels, bettering gamer health,

Code S RO16 Preview: TY, Bunny, Hurricane, DRG

by PoopiThis group will be TY last’s Code S RO16 appearance for at least two years, as he is expected to begin his mandatory military service in the summer of 2021. While TY brought that up as a reason for picking himself an easy group during the group selections, history shows that it’s always been his modus operandi as the #1 seed (to the displeasure of fans who hate the inevitable RO16 group of life’).Still, Group A is 'balanced' in its own way: all three races are represented, and there

What is Sandbox Games and SAND Token?

In recent years, there has been a rise of new sector within the blockchain ecosystem, which is decentralized gaming. The blockchain algorithm offers users a wide variety of use cases through its versatility, so, it’s no surprise that game studios like Animoca Brands and Pixowl would rely on the technology for their gaming project, The Sandbox. The Sandbox offers a whole new outlook on blockchain use and implementation. Through its unique system, players both familiar and unfamiliar with the blockchain are now introduced to this new type of application within

Resident Evil 7 is Still Shipping Over 1 Million Copies Every Year

“We know quality sells and keeps selling for many, many year,” says Capcom’s Antoine Molant. Resident Evil’s revival has been great to see for fans, as much as it has been for Capcom- because the quality of the games has been reflected in the sales as well. Take Resident Evil 7 for instance- though the game didn’t enjoy the immediate massive burst of sales that the likes of Resident Evil 5 and 6 did, it has exhibited strong legs, and the survival horror title has kept on selling even long after its launch, currently standing at over

Microsoft Makes Changes as Xbox Live Is Renamed Xbox Network

If you have been on your Xbox consoles over the weekend, you might have noticed something a little different. Indeed, Microsoft has now confirmed that it has changed the name of Xbox Live to the more generic Xbox network in a new rebranding. The change is not without purpose, of course. Microsoft is looking to better distinguish its online services from the Xbox Live Gold subscription. As such, a rebranding to the Xbox network will do just fine. Since the launch 18 years ago, Microsoft has been using the Xbox

Chiliz (CHZ) rallies 60% to a $1B market cap as fan token offerings expand

Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are two of the hottest concepts in the crypto sector, and each is altering the way projects and companies interact with the public on a wide scale. One project that is looking to apply these concepts into a framework for sports fan engagement is Chiliz, a blockchain platform created by the Socios fan engagement platform. The project is designed to allow fans to purchase branded Fan Tokens that let them influence their teams through the popular vote. According to the project website, all Fan

Anthem Next Cancelled – What This Means for Dragon Age 4

It’s official – Anthem Next, BioWare’s much-anticipated revamp for Anthem, is dead. Executive producer Christian Dailey recently broke the news and revealed that the events of last year impacted the developer’s productivity. As such, resources will be going towards the next Dragon Age and Mass Effect along with Star Wars: The Old Republic updates. Anthem services will remain online for the time being, even if the player base is beyond dead. There’s a lot you could say about this. For many fans, it felt like an inevitability. Anthem was a

The Counter-Strike Galacticos: tips and tricks for interested oligarchs

Your name is Roman, or Dietrich, or Steve, and you’re a phenomenally wealthy man with a portfolio that includes sports teams, private yachts and maybe a submarine. You’re also bored, as often happens to people with infinite resources, and after a quiet afternoon of solitude and reflection at your top secret volcano retreat/New York penthouse, and a bit of time spent on a new app you just found called Steam, you’ve decided what your next hobby is going to be.Counter-Strike is the game that has attracted your attention, and you

Playtest Hotshot Racing on Xbox One June 26 – June 29!

Curve Digital invites you to playtest Hotshot Racing this weekend from Friday, June 26 @ 10 AM PT (5 PM GMT) to Monday, June 29 at 10 AM PM PT (5 PM GMT). Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience. 16 racing circuits provide the twists, turns and straights conducive to searingly quick racing. Take in coastal, jungle, alpine and Las Vegas desert environments, with each course modelled with the