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Microsoft to fire 650 Xbox employees: report
Microsoft has announced plans to lay off 650 employees from its Xbox division, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. This marks the third round of layoffs by the company this year, states the report.
Agontuk delayed as developers focus on smaller projects to build experience
M7 Productions and Attrito, the developers behind the highly anticipated open-world game Agontuk, have announced a delay in the game’s development.
Zero Hour prepares for major update with new gameplay trailer
A new trailer for Zero Hour, the tactical first-person multiplayer shooter, has been released ahead of the game's upcoming version 1.0 launch on September 9.
Bangladeshi Dota 2 team secures spot in OXY 2024 main event
The Bangladesh Dota 2 team has secured a spot in the Open Esports Students Games (OXY) 2024 after emerging victorious in the South Asia qualifiers.
Valve officially unveils 'Deadlock'
Valve has officially announced its latest multiplayer game, Deadlock.
Mafia 4, new Call of Duty and more: Announcements so far from Gamescom 2024
The Gamescom event delivered on its promise of many new game announcements, alongside updates and trailers for highly anticipated titles.
SteamOS may challenge Windows in handheld gaming
Valve, the video game company behind the popular digital distribution platform Steam, has announced plans to extend support for its custom operating system, SteamOS, to rival handheld devices such as Asus' ROG Ally.
Ibrahim sets world record by connecting 444 consoles to a single TV
Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a Saudi Arabian video game collector, has set a Guinness World Record by connecting 444 unique gaming consoles to a single television.
Video game actors hold strike over AI concerns
Video game actors, represented by SAG-AFTRA, have walked off the job, joining their Hollywood counterparts in a stand against the continued use of artificial intelligence by video game producers. The strike, which began on July 26, 2024, has currently halted the work of numerous high-profile video game makers, including Electronics Arts, Activision Productions, Insomniac Games, Take-Two Interactive, Epic Games, WB Games, and more.
"Country's biggest" mobile esports tournament crowns new champions
Deemed the "biggest mobile esports tournament in Bangladesh", D1 Mobile Mania 2024 had a total prize pool of BDT 30 lakh, with over 1,700 local esports players and over 250 local esports teams competing in Call Of Duty: Mobile (CODM), Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), and eFootball 2024.
Metallica to hold virtual concert in Fortnite
Metallica, the world-renowned rock band, is set to hold a virtual concert in the popular video game Fortnite. Named 'Metallica: Fuel Fire Fury', Fortnite players can tune in to the virtual concert on two set dates: June 22 at 2 pm, 5 pm, and 11 pm ET, and June 23 at 10 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm ET.
New 'Doom' game coming in 2025
The latest addition to the popular 'Doom' video game series has recently been announced by id Software and Bethesda Softworks. Titled 'Doom: The Dark Ages', the much-anticipated first-person shooter will come out in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
Bangladeshi team reaches finals of Esports World Cup qualifiers
Bangladeshi esports team A1 Esports has reached the grand finals of the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile Super League - Central and South Asia (PMSL CSA) esports event, which is considered the qualifier for the Esports World Cup.
YouTube is bringing ‘Playables’ games for all users
YouTube’s “app store” for games is set to reach a wider audience as the company announced on Tuesday that its collection of lightweight, free games, known as “Playables,” will soon be available within the YouTube app for all users, as well as on the YouTube Homepage. Initially, these games were accessible to select users for testing before being offered to YouTube Premium subscribers last November.
2 Bangladeshi teams set to play Esports World Cup qualifiers
A1 esports, a Bangladeshi esports team, is headed to Nepal to play qualifiers to participate in the Esports World Cup 2024. This is the first time A1 eSports will play PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) mobile in an international LAN tournament. The top five teams from the PUBG Mobile Super League - Central and South Asia (PMSL CSA) will qualify for the Esports World Cup 2024 scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia later this year.
From fringe hobby to national pride
For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
Ubisoft reveals new Assassin's Creed game set in feudal Japan
Ubisoft has unveiled the latest entry in its acclaimed Assassin’s Creed franchise, officially titled Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
'Crisis Requital' wins MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3
Crisis Requital, an esports team from Bangladesh, won the finals of MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3, the official Bangladeshi tournament for the mobile game 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'.
