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Report: eSports Generated $1.5 Billion USD in Earnings

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The eSports industry continues to grow at a very surprising pace in the last few months. In fact, it’s now worth to consider eSports as a multi-million-dollar initiative as this year the industry has gathered $1,500 Million USD on pure income according to our favorite guys at SuperData.

SuperData mentions that if the eSports industry keeps going on the same trajectory, the industry could bring in $2.3 billion in 2022. Not only that, but SuperData brought up some interesting data about eSports games and the popular choices on multiple platforms.

This year’s estimate income from SuperData was about $1.1 Billion USD. The industry has grown so quickly that it actually made a lot more and it’s projected to reach astounding numbers in the future. In fact, the global eSports industry wasn’t supposed to reach $1.5 billion in yearly revenue until 2019, according to the same report.

Let’s talk about the corporations leading the market on eSports. Valve Corporation, Riot Games, and Blizzard Entertainment are the leads in the world of eSports. The report uses some data generated by “investments” that account for 50 percent of the industry’s revenue last year.

The total revenue numbers come from money generated from Prize Pools. However, this data is sort of finicky considering that some tournament prizes are funded by game developers themselves. However, for events like The International or the League of Legends Championship series, it’s crowdfunded.

The report also gathered data on the games’ players. Dota 2 and League of Legends were kings of the playerbase, each boasting 10 million and 84 million active monthly players respectively. All those players have done over 2.1 Billion Hours of content between April and October of this year.

Of all the unique viewers tuning in to watch their favorite esports stream, 67 percent of them watched through both YouTube and Twitch. Only 20 percent of them watched Twitch exclusively, and 11 percent watched only YouTube.

Finally, out of all the games watched on those platforms, League led the charge with 286 million unique viewers, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds lagged slightly behind at 202 million. The eSports industry will continue to grow up at a very noticeable rate, new corporations like Square Enix will continue to see how viable eSports are for their future investments.

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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