Some interesting tidbits from the article linked above:
– Within nine months of its debut last September, the free-to-play game had attracted 125 million registered users, more than 40 million of whom play every month, from sixth graders to pro gamers to NBA all-stars. Meanwhile, users are popping into Fortnite’s in-game Item Shop to buy outfits for their survivalist characters to wear, as well as emotes (funny dances and gestures) for them to perform. As a result, Epic Games has reportedly already generated more than $1 billion in revenue from Fortnite, which—once again—costs nothing to play.
– That makes Fortnite even more remarkable is that its fans don’t simply play the game. In May alone, they logged more than 574 million hours across the web simply watching others play; they generate more than 130 million video views each day. Last summer, a weekly Friday Fortnite tournament starring some of the game’s biggest streamers pulled in 8.8 million live viewers one night, more than the most recent Walking Dead finale on AMC (7.9 million).
The viewer, user and revenue numbers are staggering. Is this just a fad, or is it sustainable?
If you are looking for something new and different to gamble on this week, we have some exciting options for you. The sports betting sphere has become so popular that there are very few sports or events on which you cannot place a bet, which means that there are plenty of new and exciting options for you. The most popular sport when it comes to betting is no doubt football, but this is most certainly not the be all and end all of betting. Check out these options for betting, and why not have a try on something new this week.
Planning a gaming night with the gang? Then think outside the box and do something more than a typical get together. Junk food, beer and chips are great, but with a little planning you can make it more of a memorable event.
The gambling industry has evolved rapidly over the last few years, and with the huge number of different technologies that are coming into play, this is leading the way to a number of different gaming platforms. Not only is this creating a brand new, more immersive experience for gamblers and gamers alike, this is also providing a new competitive market and drawing a whole new demographic of players to the gambling world. These new gaming platforms will begin to involve far more players and will ultimately advance the industry even more. We’ve put together a list of the different gaming platforms that are being introduced within the gambling industry.
The video above raises the ridiculous question of whether video game competitions are a sport. Of course they aren’t, despite all of the video game groupies, fans and televised competitions. It’s entertainment and competition that is taking the world by storm . . . but it’s not a sport.
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