Games industry roundup: The hottest stories across the PC, blockchain and influencer sectors
While here on PocketGamer.biz focuses on the world of mobile gaming, it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the trends, controversies and opportunities of other sectors.
To that end, each week we round up the hottest stories as selected by our expert editorial team across our network of sites that includes PCGamesInsider.biz, InfluencerUpdate.biz and BlockchainGamer.biz.
The hottest stories
This week’s hot PC stories include reaction to the E3 2018 expo announcements, looking at how the big publishers like Ubisoft, EA and Bethesda performed on the big stage.
In the influencer space meanwhile, digital stars like Kwebbelkop are getting in on games development, and other top influencers are edging their way into E3 as publishers increasingly look to these content creators to attract consumers.
In the world of blockchain gaming, there were a flurry of E3 announcements, while blockchain esports outfit ChiliZ raised a cool $65 million.
#1: PC game news and insights
Here are the five hottest stories from our sister-site PCGamesInsider.biz for the last week.
"We're looking forward to adding to Cultist Simulator for a good while yet"
With 40,000 sales under their belt in just two weeks, developer Weather Factory has expanded its plans for post-launch DLC
E3 2018 - A safe showing from Ubisoft that still entertained
You can always count on Ubisoft to put on a showcase that at least turns heads, and this year was no exception.
E3 2018 - With Fallout, Elder Scrolls and Starfield, Bethesda delivers for the first time since 2015
Bethesda has been holding its own E3 conference since 2015, but the last few years it hasn't really felt like the ZeniMax-owned games firm has really delivered on the promise of that debut.
Microsoft's E3 showcase was a surprisingly eclectic affair with the big M giving its audience a whirlwind almost two-hours.
E3 2018 - EA's conference was a bit of a mess
With a conference that clocked in at well over an hour, you'd assume that Electronic Arts would have a fair bit to show off, but that apparently was not true.
#2: Influencer news and insights
Here are the five hottest stories from our sister-site InfluencerUpdate.biz for the last week.
The YouTube star discusses his passion for games and posits: “well why should I always be promoting other people's games when I could be making games myself?”
NerdCubed hosts worldwide exclusive look at Just Cause 4 gameplay during E3
Check out the moment NerdCubed debuted the worldwide exclusive look at gameplay from Just Cause 4 during E3's JC blowout stream.
Everyone's favourite Fortnite super star Ninja hits 10 million YouTube subs in 100 days, making him the fastest growing gaming YouTuber in the platform's history.
Influencers and creators were out in force at E3 2018
As the big publishers look to pull in more eyes to their line up of games, Influencers and creators were out in force at E3 2018, hosting their own streams and coverage of breaking news inside the event.
AI tech firm Influential closes series B funding round on $12m
Influencer marketing firms are raising big money, the latest of which is US based social intelligence platform influential which has secured a $12m investment after a round of Series B funding.
#3: Blockchain game news and insights
Here are the five hottest stories from our sister-site BlockchainGamer.biz for the last week.
Which blockchain games companies have raised the most investment?
Blockchain companies are raising tens of millions of dollars every week it seems, and this article looks into the biggest funding rounds in the games space.
Blockchain esports outfit ChiliZ raises $65 million
What’s that? Another blockchain gaming company raising money? ChillZ is the latest to get investment for its esports community project.
Decentraland is a virtual reality game powered by the Ethereum blockchain. It may be a lot of buzz words, but it’s selling plots of land for big money.
Which blockchain game companies were spending big at E3 2018?
A look at the blockchain companies getting on on the E3 2018 show floor
E3: TokenPlay reveals new blockchain games
Toronto start-up TokenPlay revealed a number of titles for its platform across an array of genres.
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