MOONTON Games to Host M6 Summit Alongside MLBB World Championship in Malaysia
MOONTON Games will host . The one-day event will bring together over 200 industry leaders, regulators, team owners, and media partners to discuss esports and gaming growth in Southeast Asia. Speakers include Malaysia’s Deputy Youth and Sports Minister and MOONTON executives. The summit coincides with the $1 million M6 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) World Championship, where 23 global teams will compete from December 13-15.
DreamHack Stockholm Sets Attendance Record with Over 52,000 Visitors
DreamHack Stockholm 2024, held at Stockholmsmässan from November 22-24, became the most-attended European festival in DreamHack’s 30-year history. Presented by Elgiganten, the event attracted over 52,000 visitors from 59 countries, featuring esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, live music, and creator activations, marking a 65% surge in day visitors.
Riot Games to Merge League of Legends Servers in Southeast Asia
Riot Games announced the merger of League of Legends servers in Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia into a unified Southeast Asia (SEA) server on January 9, 2025, with Patch 15.1. The merger aims to enhance matchmaking, reduce latency, and unify the region’s player base. Riot also confirmed the update would streamline esports pathways, including changes to the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) promotion and relegation system. Players from the merged regions will have improved opportunities to qualify for global tournaments like the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) and Worlds.
Indie Card Game Balatro Surpasses $4.4M in Mobile Revenue
Indie roguelike card game Balatro has generated $4.4 million in mobile revenue two months after its launch on the App Store and Google Play, . The $9.99 premium game, developed by LocalThunk, relies entirely on upfront purchases, avoiding in-app monetization and ads. After initial success, revenue slowed but surged last week to $727,000 following nominations for five Game Awards, including Best Mobile Game.
