PUBG MOBILE Partners with Sony’s ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ for Special In-Game Event
PUBG MOBILE is collaborating with Venom: The Last Dance, the final installment in Sony Pictures’ Venom trilogy, to introduce exclusive in-game content starting October 18, 2024. Players will gain access to new features inspired by the Marvel anti-hero, including a Black Symbiote Arm, Symbiote Warhorses, and Symbiote Clusters, along with opportunities to earn rare themed rewards throughout the event. The partnership highlights PUBG MOBILE’s strategy of leveraging major entertainment franchises to enhance player engagement, following similar collaborations in the past.
ESL FACEIT Group Unveils Saudi Arabia-Exclusive Esports Tournament
ESL FACEIT Group has the ESL Saudi Challenge, a tournament series open to gamers based in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time an ESL-branded event will be held in the country. The inaugural competition, featuring Overwatch 2, will run from October 18 to December 7, beginning with open qualifiers and concluding with playoffs and a grand final at Riyadh’s VOV Gaming venue. With a $20,000 prize pool, the event aims to showcase local talent and attract global viewership, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s growing ambitions to establish itself as a major player in the international esports scene.
Call of Duty Expands Anti-Toxicity Measures Ahead of Black Ops 6 Release
Activision in curbing toxic behavior across Call of Duty titles, with a 67% drop in repeat voice-chat offenders since June and a 43% reduction in exposure to disruptive voice chat since January. Enhanced text and voice moderation tools, currently active in Modern Warfare 3, will be implemented for the launch of Black Ops 6 on October 25. The AI-powered voice moderation system, available in multiple languages, will expand to include French and German at launch. Players must also acknowledge the game’s Code of Conduct when accessing multiplayer modes, reflecting Activision’s push to create a more positive gaming environment.
Former Disco Elysium Developers Launch Two New Studios
Developers behind the acclaimed Disco Elysium have formed two new studios. In the UK, , including members who worked on Disco Elysium and its unreleased sequel, alongside talent from Bungie, Rockstar, and Brave At Night. The studio’s team includes narrative director Grant Roberts.
Meanwhile, , a 20-person studio working on a spiritual successor to Disco Elysium. Led by Timo Albert, a motion graphic designer from the original team, Dark Math’s debut project, XXX Nightshift, is described as a science-fiction detective RPG featuring innovative mechanics and a dynamic companion system.
