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Twitch’s increased growth lies beyond just gaming content

This article is proudly sponsored by Stream Hatchet. Twitch has almost always been a platform associated with gaming. But over the last several years, that perception has changed as non-gaming categories continue to grow year-over-year.  Throughout 2020 specifically, non-gaming content on Twitch surged as people spent more time watching livestreams instead of going outside throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Since global lockdowns started being implemented, non-gaming content has peaked at just under 100 million hours watched, according to streaming analytics platform Stream Hatchet.  Image via Stream Hatchet This growth was supplemented

When does King of Fighters XV release?

King of Fighters XV was originally supposed to hold down the end of 2021 for the fighting game genre, but due to ongoing issues with COVID-19 in Japan, the game was delayed into 2022.  Now, SNK has officially announced that KoF XV will launch on Feb. 17, 2022, keeping with its initial promise of releasing in Q1 following the delay.  In a short trailer showcase for Gamescom 2021, SNK shared multiple new details about the game that fans had yet to see, including confirmation that the base game’s roster would

The King of Fighters XV Release Date Announced

Top GamesThe King of Fighters XV, SNK's upcoming flagship fighting game, is set to release for PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on Feb. 17, 2022. / Photo courtesy of SNKThe King of Fighters XV will release on Feb. 17, 2022, SNK Corporation announced during the Gamescom 2021 Opening Night Live pre-show Wednesday.After initially being planned for 2020, then delayed from 2021 to Q1 2022, the release date for KOF XV has finally been set in stone for those looking to experience the fast-paced gameplay of SNK's upcoming

Nintendo Switch breaks 89 million units sold

The Nintendo Switch has officially moved over 89 million units according to Nintendo’s Q1, 2021 earnings report. Launched in 2017, the Switch is inching closer to the 90 million sales milestonem with 4.45 million units sold in the 2021 fiscal year before June 30.The post Nintendo Switch breaks 89 million units sold appeared first on Dot Esports. PlatoAi. Web3 Reimagined. Data Intelligence Amplified. Click here to access. Source: https://dotesports.com/hardware/news/nintendo-switch-breaks-89-million-units-sold

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Delayed to September 21st

Less than a month before launch, Ember Lab has announced a delay for Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Instead of August 24th, it will now release on September 21st. On Twitter, the development team said it made the “difficult decision” in order to “polish the game across all platforms.” “The team has been working extremely hard and we feel the extra time is critical to ensure the best experience possible.” Revealed last year, Kena: Bridge of Spirits was originally set to release during the Holiday 2020 season. It would be delayed

Twitch and Facebook Gaming set new records, YouTube Gaming sees viewership decrease in Q2 2021

The streaming industry has shown continuous growth over the last year, setting new records each quarter. Twitch has led the pack with three straight quarters of record-breaking performance for hours watched and streamed. The total number of hours watched across all streaming platforms increased by 2.5 percent from 8.77 billion hours in Q1 to 8.99 billion hours in Q2 2021, according to the latest Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet industry report. During that time, viewers spent more than three billion hours per month watching live content, up 16 percent from the

Samurai Warriors 5 Has Shipped 280,000 Units, Ninja Gaiden at 240,000; Koei Tecmo Announces Record Financial Results

Today Koei Tecmo announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year that will end on March 31, 2022. We can take a look at the overall results below, alongside those by segment, with the Entertainment Business representing video games. Interestingly, this quarter’s results mark the overall record for both sales and profits for a Q1 in Koei Tecmo’s history. Among the driving factors of such positive results are the release of new games and strong catalog sales of games like Nioh 2: Complete Edition. Speaking of

Mini Motorways Interview: Dinosaur Polo Club Talks Aesthetics, Traffic, & Their Name

Mini Motorways is a minimalist strategy sim that has players plan out roadways in cities all across the world. You’ll take control of the traffic networks in places like Los Angeles, Tokyo, Moscow, and more as you try to create the smoothest commutes possible. To learn more about the game and what went into it, Twinfinite interviewed developer Dinosaur Polo Club’s co-founder and designer Robert Curry, and community and engagement manager Casey Lucas-Quaid. Ethan: I have to ask, what’s the story behind the name Dinosaur Polo Club? Robert Curry: We