MGM Grand Detroit has welcomed back team members and guests. While the resort is now open, for the time being MGM Grand Detroit's hotel will remain closed. Additional amenities will reopen in the weeks and months ahead. New health and safety protocols are now in place throughout the entire resort – all in line with MGM Resorts’ Seven Point Safety Plan. That plan can be … [Read more...] about MGM Grand Detroit Reopens
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“Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time” Debuts a New Style of Play, New Playable Character & New Skins During PlayStation’s State of Play Event
Crash Bandicoot is back and going all-new in Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time™. Debuted today during PlayStation’s “State of Play” event is a new mode of play that’s being added to the platform adventure called: N. Verted mode – a Bumpa-berry fueled mirror mode which lets players traverse through neon wastelands, old timey film sets that crank up gameplay speed and other … [Read more...] about “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time” Debuts a New Style of Play, New Playable Character & New Skins During PlayStation’s State of Play Event
EA SPORTS Unveils “The Yard,” A New Backyard Football-Inspired Experience Coming to Madden NFL 21
oday, EA SPORTS announced a brand-new way to play in Madden NFL 21 with The Yard - a fun, dynamic mode for players to experience backyard football with fast-paced, small-sided gameplay. In this exciting new feature, players will be able to create a custom, one-of-a-kind avatar to outfit in gear, unlike any seen in Madden NFL before; pull off game changing … [Read more...] about EA SPORTS Unveils “The Yard,” A New Backyard Football-Inspired Experience Coming to Madden NFL 21
Esportz Network Signs Hall of Fame Broadcaster Chris Puckett to Host New Esports Entertainment Talk Show, “The Gamer Hour”
he 30-minute weekly show, which starts filming at the iconic New York City Times Square Reuters Studio in mid-September, will feature interviews with celebrities from traditional sports, musicians, comedians, and movie stars who enjoy gaming along with intriguing gameplay, new game reveals, and expert reviews. In what promises to be the most unique and exciting half hour in … [Read more...] about Esportz Network Signs Hall of Fame Broadcaster Chris Puckett to Host New Esports Entertainment Talk Show, “The Gamer Hour”
Allied Esports Announces Latest Event in Riot Games’ VALORANT Ignition Series: Allied Esports Odyssey August 11-16
Allied Esports has announced its participation in the VALORANT Ignition Series, Riot Games’ first official tournament series for the popular game, with the creation of Allied Esports Odyssey. The €15,000 online European tournament, which will be produced from Allied Esports’ HyperX Esports Studio in Hamburg, Germany, will run August 11-16 with each daily match live streamed … [Read more...] about Allied Esports Announces Latest Event in Riot Games’ VALORANT Ignition Series: Allied Esports Odyssey August 11-16
New Evolution of Aristocrat Technologies’ Dragon Link to make World Premiere at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
A new evolution of Aristocrat Technologies’ fan-favorite game Dragon Link has made its world premiere at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The property is the first to receive the newest iteration of the game which offers high- and mid-denomination bets and a larger linked or standalone jackpot. Aristocrat Technologies announced today the world premiere of the … [Read more...] about New Evolution of Aristocrat Technologies’ Dragon Link to make World Premiere at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Pokémon Globally Launches First-Ever Board Game, Pokémon Trading Card Game “Battle Academy”
Today, The Pokémon Company International has broadly released the Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy, the first-ever board-game adaptation of the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), at participating mass and hobby retailers around the world. It is also available through online retailers such as PokemonCenter.com, the premier destination for official, … [Read more...] about Pokémon Globally Launches First-Ever Board Game, Pokémon Trading Card Game “Battle Academy”
MGM Resorts International Names William J. Hornbuckle Chief Executive Officer
The MGM Resorts International Board of Directors today announced that William (Bill) J. Hornbuckle has been elected as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately. Hornbuckle has been serving the company as Acting CEO and President since March 2020. He succeeds former Chairman and CEO Jim Murren, who stepped down earlier this year. Hornbuckle was also appointed … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts International Names William J. Hornbuckle Chief Executive Officer
Fireworks Shows, Dreaming and More Make Their Way to Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons
A dazzling array of colors are ready to burst in the night sky above your island abode while the calming waves of the sea lap at the shore. Ring out the end of summer with weekly fireworks shows during the month of August when Summer Update – Wave 2* arrives to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game for the Nintendo Switch system! For those with … [Read more...] about Fireworks Shows, Dreaming and More Make Their Way to Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Yakuza: Like a Dragon Reveals “Heroes of Tomorrow” Trailer, Announces PlayStation 5 Version as Well as Casting of Legendary Actor George Takei
Kicking off Comic Con @ Home, Sega of America launched pre-orders for Yakuza: Like a Dragon alongside the debut of the game’s new “Heroes of Tomorrow” Trailer, which showcases explosive, dynamic RPG gameplay of protagonist Ichiban Kasuga and his ragtag party. Ever want to see a group of middle-aged “heroes” battle massive construction vehicles, take down thugs with an uppercut … [Read more...] about Yakuza: Like a Dragon Reveals “Heroes of Tomorrow” Trailer, Announces PlayStation 5 Version as Well as Casting of Legendary Actor George Takei