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Competitive Pokémon Now Allows Mythicals, And It Changes Everything
2.8.2022
Competitive Pokémon trainers are both excited and terrified at the recent rule changes in the video game championships (VGC), where players compete against one another via Pokémon Sword and Shield in an array of leagues. Mythical Pokémon are now allowed for official tournament play for the first...
Destiny 2 Chat Shut Off After Players Abuse It To Crash Games
1.8.2022
Over the weekend, Bungie disabled Destiny 2’s in-game text chat across all platforms after trolls discovered a way to use it to crash other players’ games. Now, the chat still remains off and Bungie hasn’t provided an ETA for when it will return. Read more
Diablo Immortal Player Says He Can’t Get A Match After Spending $100,000
1.8.2022
Diablo Immortal’s pay-to-win mechanics have been controversial since the game launched back in June. Now they’ve also apparently broken the game for at least one YouTuber who reportedly spent over $100,000 on beefing up his Barbarian character. The player’s win rate is seemingly so good the game...
Blizzard Asks Overwatch Players If They'd Pay $45 For A Skin
1.8.2022
Those dastardly loot boxes containing randomized goodies might be a thing of the past come Overwatch 2’s launch later this year, but a recent survey suggests the hero shooter’s monetization may become more aggressive elsewhere.Read more
How NFTs can boost fan engagement in the sports industry
30.7.2022
A look at the many ways in which nonfungible tokens are being utilized to increase fan engagement in the sports sector
8 Things More Likely Than Winning The Colossal Mega Millions Jackpot Today
29.7.2022
The Mega Millions lottery is once again making headlines with a current jackpot worth $1.28 billion. It’s the kind of thing that’s nice to daydream about winning in-between scrolling TikTok and ignoring your boss, because of course you won’t win it. The chances are indistinguishable from zero....
Stray Almost Feels Like A Modern Valve Game
29.7.2022
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Why We Need NFT Ticketing for Sports Events
29.7.2022
Verifiable tickets powered by blockchain tech can stamp out fraud and add value for fans. Major sporting events are now considering their adoption, says one startup in the space. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week
Crypto.com and FTX Bet Big on Stadium Naming Rights Before the Crypto Crash. What Happens if They Can’t Afford to Pay?
29.7.2022
The glamour of a stadium naming deal can turn sour - just ask Enron. Here’s how a deal might unwind if things go bad
‘My Bet Is on Bitcoin,’ Pro Soccer Player Says
29.7.2022
Alex Crognale of the Birmingham Legion of the USL Championship league sees the digital asset as a way to store his wealth
Why Athletes Are Taking Compensation in Bitcoin
29.7.2022
From UFC to soccer, sportspeople continue to see the attraction of BTC, despite the faltering market. This piece is part of CoinDesk's "Sports Week."
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29.7.2022
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Blizzard Screws Up Overwatch Comp Rules, Teams 'Strike' In Protest
29.7.2022
During a recent Overwatch Contenders tournament, Blizzard told two teams that they’d be playing a best-of-seven showdown. Then, halfway through, said it would be a best-of-five and pulled the pin on what was looking like an incredible comeback. That, understandably, did not go down well.Read more
Building a Sports DAO: 4 Lessons From LinksDAO
29.7.2022
The LinksDAO project shows the speed and scale of Web3 technologies and applications and the power of people organizing behind common goals, says its founder Jim Daily
Why NBA Athletes are Turning to Web3 to Build Generational Wealth
29.7.2022
NFTs and the metaverse may provide a source of income – especially for charitable foundation – long after players hang up their high tops
How Is Being in Crypto Like Playing a Sport?
28.7.2022
‘Save Minecraft!’ Cry Players After Mojang Starts Moderating Private Servers
28.7.2022
Minecraft is on fire. At least that’s how it currently feels if you follow the fandom on social media or certain message boards. A portion of the community is up in arms following the news that developer Mojang won’t back down from a controversial move to open private servers up to moderation...
How the Golden State Warriors Gamified Fandom With NFTs
28.7.2022
Silicon Valley's NBA league tethered its tokens' value to its success in the 2022 season. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week
GTA Online Reacts To Hated, OP Jetbike Finally Getting Nerfed
28.7.2022
Ding dong, the wicked witch is dead. In other words, the player-hated, troll-approved Oppressor Mk. II jetbike in Grand Theft Auto Online has finally been nerfed following nearly half a decade of terror. While many players are happy about the change, others have shared concerns that it has made...
How Sports Leagues Can Use Crypto to Engage Fans
27.7.2022
There's no "I" in team, says Jonathan Manzi, the founder of Beyond Protocol. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week