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Shiny Zacian, Zamazenta Pokémon Sword and Shield distribution announced through GameStop

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After distribution was announced for Pokémon Sword and Shield players in Japan, those in the West will finally be able to get their hands on Shiny forms of Zamazenta and Zacian thanks to a promotion with GameStop. As reported by PokeBeach, there will be a pair of distribution windows for those in the U.S. to head into GameStop and receive the two shiny forms to their respective games. Shiny Zacian will be available from Oct. 22 until Nov. 11 but will only be downloadable to Pokémon Shield games. Alternatively, Shiny

Pokimane speaks out on Twitch payout leaks and lack of diversity

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Before playing VALORANT on her Twitch stream yesterday, Pokimane took some time to respond to the Twitch data that was leaked on top streamer payouts earlier on Oct. 6.  On her stream, Pokimane said she wasn’t surprised by the purported highest earners on Twitch, specifically xQc. “It actually makes sense to me that xQc is at the top,” Poki said. “He is who he is, he streams hella long hours, he has made such an xQcL community. He’s like the poster child of streaming.” Pokimane was also asked by her

US Continues to See Growth in Time and Money Spent on Video Games,…

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We had a number of lapsed gamers in the 45-64 age group re-enter the market last year, not only for entertainment, but to stay connected with family and friends. And these gamers have continued to play more than other age groups. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB) October 07, 2021 According to ‘2021 Evolution of Entertainment’ report from The NPD Group, this year, the amount of money spent in the U.S. on video games has increased 35% over the past six months*; and while overall participation in video gaming remains high, it

Esposure and LaunchLife Are Excited to Announce Strategic Partnership…

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DALLAS (PRWEB) October 07, 2021 Esposure, a global esports technology company with a proprietary Education to Entertainment (E2E) ecosystem focused on developing the next generation of esports professionals and competitive gamers, has announced a strategic partnership with Canadian investment firm LaunchLife International to offer franchise opportunities of its educational and platform, know-how and concept. Esposure provides a pathway to learn and earn while navigating opportunities in the esports industry. Students access STEM.org-accredited master classes and enrichment programs and connect with professionals in the esports community. The curriculum focuses on core

BenQ Unveils MOBIUZ Apex Legends Gaming Bash Powered by Nerd Street…

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COSTA MESA, Calif. (PRWEB) October 06, 2021 BenQ, global leader in display technology, announced today a partnership between MOBIUZ gaming monitors and Nerd Street Gamers, the national esports infrastructure company. The BenQ MOBIUZ Apex Legends Gaming Bash gives teams a chance to compete for their part of a $10,000 prize pool. The virtual event, promoting the new MOBIUZ QHD 1440P 165Hz 1ms gaming monitors EX2710Q, EX2710R, and EX3210R, kicks off with two qualifier tournaments on October 20 and wraps up with an invitational tournament on October 21. Nerd Street Gamers

Accomplished and Innovative Gaming Executive Joins Tech Accelerator

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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) October 04, 2021 Schorr’s 25+ year career in gaming, hospitality and innovation has taken him around the world from Laughlin, Nevada and New York City to Macau, China and the global reach of the web, including spearheading building Wynn’s first online casino. Schorr is a founder of the Nevada Esports Alliance and continues to be a leader in the convergence of Esports and sports gambling. “For years I’ve had the desire to help build an infrastructure for entrepreneurs in Las Vegas, and after a lengthy research process,

League of Legends Pro Arrested on Drug Trafficking Suspicions

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League of LegendsImage courtesy of YouTube/ToyzKurtis Lau "Toyz" Wai-kin has been arrested in Taipei on suspicion if drug trafficking. The ex-League of Legends pro has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking marijuana, which is a class 2 illegal drug in Taipei. Getting caught with marijuana carries hefty fines and severe prison sentences. While the recreational use of marijuana is slowly becoming legal in many U.S. states, in Taiwan the drug is classified alongside opium and amphetamines.According to Taiwan's Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act, any one found guity of possession of marijuana

Ibai and FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué to host a Balloon Keep-Up World Cup in October

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Spanish streaming icon Ibai and soccer pro Gerard Piqué are set to host the first Balloon Keep-Up World Cup next month. The event will be held in person in Barcelona, Spain on Oct. 14. Ibai originally made the announcement on Sept. 26 and has made an open call for competitors worldwide. The video posted today showed the first representatives accepting their invitation to the prestigious competition. Antonio, Diego, and Isbel Arrendondo will compete on behalf of the U.S. They’re the founders of the Keep-Up Balloon League, a U.S.-based league dedicated to

Reflecting on a Year of Stories Told by Black Creators

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Black Creator SpotlightA year of interviews with Black game developers. / Photo by DBLTAP2020 was a summer of rage. Three high-profile killings of Black people — Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd — led to a flood of protests demanding justice. I marched at some of those protests, but it was hard to escape the feeling of helplessness. We could chant for hours, some of us could get maced and arrested, and we could come back to do it all again. But the power to create real change lay

ESR 24/7 Esports Network to launch hundreds of hours of esports gaming…

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ESR esports is now on Roku. Our high-quality but down-to-earth, home-brew shows appeal to viewers of all backgrounds and ages, gamers and non-gamers alike. NEW YORK (PRWEB) September 30, 2021 ESR 24/7 Esports Network today announced that it will bring hundreds of hours of esports gaming content to The Roku Channel, including its flagship original Esports Times gameshow. Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home for free entertainment on America’s No. 1 TV streaming platform, based on hours streamed (Hypothesis Group, April 2021). The Roku Channel licenses and