Twitch Faces Allegations of Blocking Israeli Users Amid Controversy
Israeli users have reported difficulties registering on the popular streaming platform Twitch, . According to the report, over the past few days, Israelis attempting to sign up encountered error messages when using email, and no response when trying to register with phone numbers that included an Israeli country code. Ynet claims that its tests showed that registration through Israeli IP addresses and phone numbers were unsuccessful, while users in other countries were able to register without issue.
MPL Philippines Season 14 Viewership Hits Record High
MPL Philippines Season 14 set a new viewership record, peaking at 1.6 million viewers—up by approximately 775,000 from the previous season—. The event, which spanned nearly 161 hours of broadcast, averaged 130,188 viewers, an increase of 8,500 compared to Season 13, which concluded in May. The season concluded with a thrilling best-of-seven Grand Final, where Fnatic ONIC PH secured the title by defeating Aurora Gaming in a closely contested series.
Hungama, Eva Live to Host Indian Gaming Expo 2025 in Mumbai
Hungama and Eva Live have announced the return of the Indian Gaming Expo (IGX), India’s largest esports and gaming festival, set for January 24-25, 2025, at Nesco Ground, Mumbai. The sixth edition will feature esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, workshops, and meet-and-greet sessions. Hungama’s involvement signals a push toward mainstream gaming in India, while Eva Live, known for large-scale events, aims to deliver an immersive experience. IGX 2025 is expected to draw over 30,000 attendees and showcase top gaming titles across mobile, PC, and console platforms.
Unity 6 Launches with Enhanced Features for Multiple Platforms
Unity has released its latest game engine, Unity 6, across mobile, PC, console, and extended reality platforms. introduces end-to-end multiplayer workflows, mobile web development tools, and enhanced graphics capabilities to shift workloads from CPU to GPU. In a blog post, Unity President and CEO Matthew Bromberg emphasized a shift in the company’s development approach, focusing on expanded testing and continuous feedback. Bromberg also pledged extended support for Unity 6, committing engineering resources for several years and guaranteeing at least two years of support after the next major release.
