10.PAX (PENNY ARCADE EXPO) Believe it or not, Pax started as a small gaming event with little more than 3,000 attendees its first year. As word on the street spread and gamers (as well as developers) became interested, it has since grown into a worldwide event. Pax occurs in four different locations throughout the course […]
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1. ESL Founded way back in 2000, ESL introduced India’s first-ever major event of Dota 2. The event itself is extremely well known with their website quoting their pride in having 19+ years in esports. The numbers you can find in their About us section is astounding! Over 200 million fans globally who join around […]
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All the world’s a game…err stage…and all the men and women, merely players. That’s (basically) what Shakespeare wrote over 400 years ago and it certainly seems as true today. Immersing oneself into games is only going to get hotter as we see virtual reality take hold. But how can you capitalize on the popularity of those […]
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Event Capital, a Laqshya Media group company and India’s most diverse Live Event IP Company has acquired a majority stake (80%) in India’s largest and longest-running games expo – IGX (Indian Games Expo). Entering the gaming industry with this acquisition, Event Capital with its expertise in creating and curating multi-genre consumer-based event experiences will help […]
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The main benefits of playing video games involve enhancing mental skills that include: Problem solving and logic – When a child plays a game such as The Incredible Machine, Angry Birds or Cut The Rope, he trains his brain to come up with creative ways to solve puzzles and other problems in short bursts Hand-eye coordination, […]
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Today there are more gamers in the world than ever. There are so many people playing video games that there’s an entire industry dedicated to watching video games as other people play. It makes sense if you think about it, really. While it’s fun to play sports, that doesn’t stop millions around the world from […]
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The Work Process Every company has their specific work process, so no studio operates exactly the same. Christina explained that on her old team at Blizzard, they relied on the traditional waterfall approach which evolves as different stakeholders become involved. Much of the user testing and user experience design is left to the team’s discretion. […]
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1. Firewatch Have you ever wanted to experience isolation in the Wyoming wilderness? In Firewatch, you play as Henry, a fire lookout responsible for maintaining the forest and keeping a watchful eye on any plumes of smoke. The only connection you have with the outside world is a radio allowing you to speak with your […]
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The basics Playing the latest games places heavy demands on a computer, both in terms of graphics and processor performance. To ensure you have the best platform for your digital adventures you’ll obviously need a machine that has a fast processor (CPU), but it also helps to have a powerful graphics processor and a fast […]
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Nvidia’s GeForce Now has seemingly attracted far more gamers than big rival Google Stadia, doubtless helped by the fact that there is a free offering – but if big publishers keep pulling games from Nvidia’s streaming service, that may not be the case going forward. In a recent blog post, Phil Eisler, general manager of GeForce […]
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