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Game review: Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X)

Things are shaping up much better in 2023 thanks to the releases of Redfall, Starfield, and now Forza Motorsport.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
eSports and games streaming market to be US$8 billion by 2033: FMI
Gaming

eSports and games streaming market to be US$8 billion by 2033: FMI

The global eSports and games streaming market is expected to grow by US$8 billion from 2023 to 2033, accelerating at a CAGR of 11.9%, according to FMI.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Ampverse and DMI Finance become allies in India's esports
Gaming

Ampverse and DMI Finance become allies in India's esports

Ampverse, Asia's gaming ecosystem, and DMI Finance, the Non-Banking Financial Company of the DMI Group, have joined forces in the esports industry in India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Meltwater appoints Kunalan Ramasamy as Malaysia Country Manager
Social Media

Meltwater appoints Kunalan Ramasamy as Malaysia Country Manager

Meltwater appoints key leadership roles in Malaysia and Hong Kong, introduces expanded social analytics suite, and secures strategic partnerships. #growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vertiv drives edge and sustainability for the data centre
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vertiv drives edge and sustainability for the data centre

Faraz Ali joins us today to discuss edge infrastructure and its application in industry, and Vertiv's role in gaming and sustainability in the data centre. .

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
QTnet chooses Juniper for AI-driven eSports gaming stadium
Gaming

QTnet chooses Juniper for AI-driven eSports gaming stadium

QTnet has announced it has selected Juniper Network's wired, wireless and security solutions to power its eSport Challenger's Park.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
Crypto

Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.

Gaming company Polemos aims to create the first GameFi platform allowing users to monetise NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
NZ's iconic Eden Park will be a new home for Oceania esports
Gaming

NZ's iconic Eden Park will be a new home for Oceania esports

famously home to physical sports like cricket, the Rugby World Cup and the All Blacks, will now be home to the Eden Park Esports High Performance Centre.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
JBL's Quantum range buddies up with esports firm 100 Thieves
Gaming

JBL's Quantum range buddies up with esports firm 100 Thieves

Gaming brand JBL has signed on with esports organisation 100 Thieves to become the official global gaming headset partner this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership
eSports

COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership

Newzoo has revealed that it has adjusted its previous estimate for worldwide esports as a result of the cancellation of big-ticket events.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms
Gaming

Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms

As global sports events are halted due to COVID-19, Torque Esports' The Race All-Star Esports Battle shatters records, embracing the 'stay at home economy.'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Microsoft & Mogul launch Age of Empires II Asia Cup
Gaming

Microsoft & Mogul launch Age of Empires II Asia Cup

The AOE II Asia Cup will run in four seasons. The top four teams from each season will land a place in the AOE Asia Cup Major.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Research: How 5G will change, well... everything
Unified Communications

Research: How 5G will change, well... everything

Informa Tech's new research wing, Omdia, reveals 5G interdependencies in new research paper exploring impacts across the tech ecosystem.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Mighty Kingdom appoints Dr Grant Osborne as chief technology officer
Artificial Intelligence

Mighty Kingdom appoints Dr Grant Osborne as chief technology officer

Mighty Kingdom, an Australian game studio, has appointed Dr Grant Osborne as its first CTO to drive growth through emerging technology systems.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
Chorus announces Hyperfibre sponsorship deal with NZ Esports
Gaming

Chorus announces Hyperfibre sponsorship deal with NZ Esports

Chorus has put its support behind New Zealand's Esports community with a newly announced three-year Hyperfibre sponsorship deal with NZ Esports.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022
Are Kiwis winning or losing when it comes to gaming security?
Gaming

Are Kiwis winning or losing when it comes to gaming security?

The rise of online gaming in New Zealand comes with significant risks, as cyber attacks target players, especially the younger ones.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports
Gaming

University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports

In what might just be a New Zealand first, budding esports stars can now study this booming industry as part of their university degrees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Esports granted official status by Sport New Zealand
Gaming

Esports granted official status by Sport New Zealand

Esports gains official status in New Zealand, as the New Zealand Esports Federation is recognised as a National Sporting Organisation by Sport New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020