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Pokémon Go and EA FC could be "under one roof", as EA and Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group reportedly considering merger
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts (EA) with its subsidiary Savvy Games Group to improve asset coordination. This potential merger follows EA's recent $55 billion acquisition by the PIF. Savvy Games Group already owns companies like Scopely and ESL, and has partial stakes in Capcom and Nintendo.
Some pro gamers change mouse pads every few months, and that makes me wonder how often I should change mine
This article discusses how often professional gamers replace their mouse pads, with most doing so every one to two months. It contrasts this with casual gamers and offers advice on when an average player should consider replacing their own mouse pad based on personal preference and cleanliness.
League costreamers want paid licenses to break free from broadcast chains
A debate is intensifying within the League of Legends esports scene regarding costreaming policies, with a proposal suggesting costreamers pay for licenses to gain full creative freedom. This model aims to resolve tensions between official broadcasts and independent creators by offering a tiered system that compensates Riot Games for its production value while allowing popular streamers unrestricted content.
Deadlock isn't a death sentence for Dota 2 - it's "a gateway," according to caster and ESL product manager 'Avo+'
ESL product manager and Dota 2 caster Álvaro Sánchez Velasco discusses the impact of patch 7.41 and the potential threat of 'Deadlock' to the game's esports scene. He views the new update as a 'gateway' for Dota 2's continued growth.