Games industry roundup: Top 50 PC developer submissions open, Dr Disrespect is back on Twitch, and Ubisoft's blockchain business
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Hottest stories
PCGamesInsider.biz has begun putting together its top 50 PC Games Developer list and has opened a call for submissions. In PC gaming news meanwhile, India's Reliance Entertainment has reduced its stake in Codemasters, and French unions argue cut Blizzard jobs are necessary as the publisher tries to move them to Ireland.
Over in the emerging blockchain games market, there's a look at Ubisoft's work in the blockchain games space, and Gumi Cryptos has acquired shares in Double Jump.Tokyo.
In the world of influencers meanwhile, Dr Disrespect is back on Twitch following his two-week ban, and there's the sad news that missing YouTuber Desmond 'Etika' Amofah has been confirmed dead by police.
PC game news and insights
Here are the five hottest stories from our sister-site PCGamesInsider.biz for the last week.
PCGamesInsider.biz to unveil Top 50 PC Game Developers this summer - and we need your help
The market has never been more interesting and we need your help in finding the best and most interesting companies around.
India's Reliance Entertainment owns just 14.2 per cent of Codemasters today
Racing firm's CEO Frank Sagnier says that OnRush has been played by 2.5 million people as of March 2019.
Activision applies for 'Cartoon Karaoke' trademark
Registered in the United States following a priority filing in Tonga, a practice normally reserved for big IP and brands.
UK media and entertainment union BECTU is looking into games working conditions
Covers topics including working hours, overtime and salaries.
Report: French unions argue cut Blizzard jobs are necessary as firm tries to move them to Ireland
Unions also arguing for better severance pay and treatment of workers still at the games firm.
Blockchain games news and insights
Here are the five hottest stories from our sister-site BlockchainGamer.biz for the last week.
Soccer Manager Elite reveals its ‘ground-breaking’ player mechanics
With a prior legacy with more ‘centralized’, older iterations, Soccer Manager Elite is the latest, decentralized take on the Football Management franchise. Being based on top of the gaming blockchain solution – XAYA – Soccer Manager Elite provides a different approach for players to try out.
Relax: Ubisoft has been on blockchain for some time
Ubisoft is making the headlines in the blockchain world this week. And the surprising thing is that it’s not something like it’s decided to bring Assassin’s Creed to Ethereum. It’s something that, to be perfectly honest, is already a badly kept secret.
Gumi Cryptos acquires shares of Double Jump.Tokyo
With an arm dedicated to investing in promising blockchain game developers – Gumi Cryptos has acquired shared in Double Jump.Tokyo. The latter being the development studio responsible for the ETH-based dungeon raiding title – My Crypto Heroes.
Loom has officially been listed on DappRadar
DappRadar is known as more than a reputable source of analytics and has worked towards expanding its listings. Over the last few months, for example, IOST was the latest blockchain to have its range of dApps added.
Neon District on ‘VERY early’ build – God Key and Trophy holders free to participate
In an email out to members of its community, the Neon District team announced that it’s phased testing has begun. Admitting, however, that the build itself is in its ‘VERY early’ stages. Those holding keys of varying rarities will be able to obtain access earlier, or later depending on the kind you have.
Influencer marketing news and insights
Here are the five hottest stories from our sister-site InfluencerUpdate.biz for the last week.
StreamElements features are now available to streamers on Facebook
Streamers broadcasting from the social media behemoth can now use StreamElements' features, including overlays, tipping extensions, and a version of OBS live optimised especially for Facebook.
YouTuber Etika confirmed dead by NYPD
The body of missing YouTuber Desmond 'Etika' Amofah was discovered on the 25th June, six days after he was reported missing.
Dr Disrespect is back on Twitch following two-week ban
To the surprise of no one, controversial streamer Guy 'Dr Disrespect' Beahm has had his Twitch channel reinstated after a temporary fortnight ban.
Influencer marketing platform Takumi expands operations across Europe
Influencer and brand marketing platform Takumi is moving into five more countries as part of a continuous expansion across Europe.
Influencer marketing firm Ahalogy urged to recall product claims by advertising regulator
Self-regulatory ad division NAD hits out at Ahalogy, suggesting they reel back some of the claims made regarding their influencer marketing services.