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CyberNB Launches Interactive Cyberwar Game That Puts Students on the…

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“CYWARIA League North offers students across the country an opportunity to compete in a fun-Esports-inspired cybersecurity league while learning real-world and in-demand skills," CyberNB CEO, Tyson Johnson FREDERICTON, New Brunswick (PRWEB) September 13, 2021 Esports in Canada are growing exponentially with a recent study indicating that 89% of Canadian kids and teens play video games. With screen time on the rise can gaming go from being considered hours wasted to becoming the perfect training for an introduction to the booming field of cybersecurity? CyberNB, Canada’s epicenter for cybersecurity, thinks so.

Court rules in Epic Fortnite lawsuit that Apple must allow devs to offer their own in-app purchase methods

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A California court ruled today that Apple must permanently allow developers to include third-party in-app purchase methods, such as links to their own websites, on iOS apps as a part of its final decision in the hallmark Epic Games v. Apple court case that was argued in May. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers issued a 185-page permanent injunction today, explaining her ruling and thoughts on the case. She said the court could not rule that Apple is a “monopolist” under state or federal

Sinatraa’s 6-month VALORANT suspension is over

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Jay “Sinatraa” Won is now free to compete in VALORANT esports again. The Sentinels player’s six-month suspension for “failing to fully cooperate” with a Riot Games’ investigation into sexual assault allegations made against him by his ex-girlfriend Cleo Hernandez has expired. He was officially suspended by Riot in May for violating rule 8.1 of the VALORANT Global Competition Policy, but he started to serve it on March 10. “The Tournament Operator will have the right to monitor compliance with this Global Policy and the applicable Event-Specific Rules and investigate possible breaches,”

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, The Lost Legacy remastered launching for PS5 and PC in early 2022

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During one of Sony’s Investor Relations reports in May, the company revealed that it planned on bringing more titles to PC to drive sales in PC-heavy markets. At the time, the only new title revealed for a PC launch was Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.  But now, during today’s PlayStation Showcase 2021 event, Sony confirmed that Uncharted 4 will release on PC and PlayStation 5, alongside the latest entry in the franchise, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, in early 2022.   [embedded content] Both titles will be a part of the new

Nintendo to launch official Junior esports tournaments in the U.K.

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Nintendo UK announced a new partnership with Digital Schoolhouse and Outright Games, which will see it expand its esports ecosystem in the country with a new national tournament aimed at primary school students between the ages of 8 and 11. The DSH junior esports tournament is a part competitive, part careers experience, with the events offers pupils a look into the industry through both tournaments and lessons. The aim is to introduce them to careers such as computing, as well as the blossoming esports scene. The program will be focusing

Ubisoft Replaces Ousted Chief Creative Officer

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Top GamesIgor Manceau is Ubisoft's new chief creative officer. / Photo courtesy of UbisoftLongtime Ubisoft leader Igor Manceau has been promoted to the role of chief creative officer, filling a vacancy at the top of the company that's remained empty since the July 2020 departure of Serge Hascoët.Manceau previously served as creative director of the extreme sports titles Steep and Riders Republic, both made at Ubisoft Annecy. The role of chief creative officer, largely unique to Ubisoft, will see Manceau "defining and nurturing Ubisoft's overall creative vision and guiding the

Epic Games Lawsuit Reveals How Far Google Allegedly Went to Maintain Android App Market

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Google worked harder than initially suspected to keep Fortnite on its Play Store. / Photo courtesy of Epic GamesAfter Epic Games last year added a way for Fortnite players on Android devices to pay it directly, circumventing the Google Play Store and cutting Google out of the transactions, Google promptly removed Fortnite from its store, and Epic Games slapped the tech giant with a suit alleging monopolistic practices.The judge in the case, Judge James Donato, unsealed a fully unredacted version of Epic's original complaint against Google (H/T Leah Nylen), and

Riot Games Accused of Stalling Gender Discrimination Investigation

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League of LegendsRiot Games' has been accused of dissuading employees from speaking to the DFEH about discrimination in the workplace. / Photo courtesy of Riot GamesThe California Department of Fair Employment and Housing claims Riot Games is stalling on informing current and former employees that they could speak to the agency, Axios reports.The DFEH made headlines a few weeks ago when it published a suit against Activision Blizzard alleging widespread sexism and gender-based discrimination at the company. Prior to that, it had investigated Riot Games for similar claims, and found

Outriders Developer Says Square Enix Yet to Pay Royalties

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Top GamesPeople Can Fly says Square Enix has yet to pay it any royalties from Outriders despite touting the game as a success. / Photo courtesy of People Can Fly/Square EnixOutriders development studio People Can Fly says publisher Square Enix has yet to pay it a royalty fee, suggesting the game has not yet broken even.In a financial statement published Monday, People Can Fly said royalties from the sales of Outriders were set to be paid once Square Enix had recouped costs related to quality assurance, distribution and marketing. The