Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
News, coverage and analysis tracking Mobile Legends: Bang Bang across the outlets.- Games of the Future 2026 announces Mobile Legends: Bang Bang MOBA Mobile tournament in AstanaThe Games of the Future 2026 has announced that Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will be featured in its MOBA Mobile tournament in Astana. Sixteen invited teams will compete for a US$900,000 prize pool from August 6-9, 2026, at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace. This marks the second consecutive year for MLBB at the event, which aims to fuse physical and digital competition.
eSports Betting in Canada – What Gamers Need to Know in 2026The Canadian eSports betting market is experiencing significant growth, particularly in regulated provinces like Ontario. Gamers' analytical skills from competitive play translate well to betting, with titles like CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Valorant seeing substantial wagering action. As the legal landscape clarifies and more reputable platforms emerge, eSports betting is becoming a natural extension of gaming habits for Canadian players.- DXRacer Named Official Gaming Chair Partner of MSL Myanmar DXRacer has been named the Official Gaming Chair Partner of MSL Myanmar (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Super League Myanmar). The partnership will see DXRacer provide customized gaming chairs to competing teams and players, aiming to support the growth of esports in Southeast Asia. DXRacer also highlighted its upcoming Martian Pro massage gaming chair.
The Esports World Cup 2026 Sets a Record-Breaking Prize PoolThe Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature a record-breaking $75 million prize pool across 24 games and 25 tournaments. Over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries will compete in a variety of genres including battle royales, first-person shooters, MOBAs, and fighting games.
Nepal Social Life 2026: Events, Sports, and Digital Entertainment | Invision Game CommunityYounger Nepalis are increasingly engaging with events and entertainment through digital platforms, with high smartphone and internet penetration driving changes in social habits. Sports, particularly cricket and football, are central to this shift, with live matches complemented by extensive online discussion, clips, and social media engagement. The broader entertainment market, including esports and online casinos, mirrors this trend, emphasizing fast, interactive, and personalized experiences accessible via mobile devices.
Jollibee Officially Heads to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang as Battle EmoteJollibee is collaborating with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to release a new in-game battle emote. Players can claim the 'WOW BIDA' Battle Emote by logging into the game between April 22 and May 20. This crossover brings a recognizable Filipino mascot into the popular mobile game.
Top 5 Gaming Trends Shaping Esports and Player Engagement in 2026The gaming industry is evolving with five key trends shaping esports and player engagement through 2026. These include the rise of mobile esports, AI-driven personalization, increased community interaction via streaming platforms, widespread cross-platform play, and the dominance of free-to-play and subscription models.- Esports Nations Cup confirms 16 titles for inaugural edition; over 100,000 qualifier participants across 100 nations and territories including India to competeThe Esports Foundation has confirmed a 16-game lineup for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Over 100,000 players from 100 nations will compete in titles including Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and VALORANT. NODWIN Gaming will serve as India's National Team Partner.
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45This week's Patch Notes covers significant industry news including over 1,000 layoffs at Epic Games, Savvy Games Group's $6 billion acquisition of Moonton, and Nintendo's decision to cut Switch 2 production by over 30 percent due to weak US sales. Additionally, Sony has shuttered Dark Outlaw Games, and French studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide have filed for insolvency.- Great Britain at the Esports Nations Cup 2026: British Esports, Esports Wales, Fnatic, Scottish Esports, The FA via England Gaming and UKETC unite to represent GBBritish Esports, along with partners Esports Wales, Fnatic, Scottish Esports, The FA via England Gaming, and UKETC, has been selected as the Official National Team Partner to represent Great Britain at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2-29, 2026. Jeff Simpkins has been appointed National Team Manager, tasked with forming national teams across multiple game titles. The Esports Foundation is backing the event with significant funding for prize money, club incentives, and national team development.
- Business and FinanceBehaviour Interactive, the maker of Dead by Daylight, has acquired the studio behind 7 Days to Die to build a portfolio of horror intellectual property. In a separate deal, Savvy Games purchased Mobile Legends developer Moonton.
Savvy Games acquires Mobile Legends developer Moonton for $6 billionSavvy Games has acquired Mobile Legends developer Moonton from ByteDance for $6 billion, aiming to expand its mobile gaming division and esports presence. Separately, Roblox announced plans to charge creators for brand integrations starting in 2027, framing it as an evolution of user, creator, and brand responsibility rather than a revenue-driven move.
Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All TimeThis article lists the top 12 most expensive video game buyouts, with Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the list. Other major deals include EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium and Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga. The analysis highlights trends of industry consolidation and significant investment from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.- Saudi-backed Savvy Games acquires mobile developer Moonton for $6 billionSaudi-backed Savvy Games has acquired Chinese mobile developer Moonton for $6 billion, strengthening its position in the mobile gaming and esports markets. Moonton is known for its popular MOBA game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, which boasts over 110 million monthly active players. This acquisition is part of Savvy Games' broader strategy to invest heavily in the gaming industry.
ByteDance Sells Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Dev Moonton to Saudis for $6bByteDance has agreed to sell Moonton, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Saudi Arabian-owned Savvy Games Group for over $6 billion. This acquisition is part of Saudi Arabia's significant investment in the gaming sector. Moonton's parent company, ByteDance, previously acquired the studio in 2021 but has since been divesting from its gaming ventures.- ByteDance is selling its Moonton game unit to Savvy Games for a cool $6 billionByteDance has agreed to sell its mobile game developer Moonton, known for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Savvy Games Group for $6 billion. This move is part of ByteDance's strategic shift away from gaming towards AI, while Savvy Games Group, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, continues its expansion in the gaming sector.
One Of The Top 10 Biggest Gaming Buyouts In History Just HappenedSavvy Games Group has confirmed its acquisition of Moonton Technology, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, for over $6 billion USD. This deal marks the sixth-largest buyout in video game history, with ByteDance making a $2 billion profit from its 2021 purchase. Savvy Games Group has been active in acquisitions, previously buying Scopely and Niantic's gaming division.
I Returned to Mobile Legends on PC... and It Got Chaotic Fast 😂 - KABALYEROContent creator Kabalyero returned to playing Mobile Legends: Bang Bang after a long break, this time on PC using the MuMu emulator. Despite initial awkwardness with keyboard and mouse controls and an unexpected emulator crash, the experience was filled with nostalgia, chaos, and humor, prompting a desire to play again.
Best PvP Games in 2026: Most Popular Competitive Multiplayer Games Right NowThis guide highlights the top Player versus Player (PvP) games dominating the competitive gaming landscape in 2026, based on player counts and popularity. It covers titles across genres like tactical shooters (Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT), battle royales (PUBG: Battlegrounds, Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone), and MOBAs (League of Legends, Dota 2), as well as popular mobile titles. The article also discusses the enduring appeal of PvP games, the importance of balanced gameplay, strong matchmaking, and community support for long-term success.
Godot veteran laments 'AI slop,' Highguard's mystery investor, and a big doc for Big Hops - Patch Notes #41This week's gaming news highlights concerns over generative AI's impact on hardware availability and the influx of low-quality submissions to open-source projects like Godot. Unity claims its AI can now generate full casual games from prompts, while a documentary explores the six-year development of the indie platformer Big Hops. Other news includes Hasbro shutting down its Atomic Arcade studio, Tencent's secret funding of Highguard, a banned Call of Duty ad, ByteDance potentially selling Moonton, and Valve warning of Steam Deck OLED stock issues due to RAM shortages.