Intel Reportedly Lost $30 Billion PlayStation 6 Chip Contract to AMD
Intel missed out on a $30 billion contract for Sony’s PlayStation 6 chips in 2022, losing the deal to longtime partner Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), . The report claims the negotiations collapsed over revenue-sharing disagreements. Intel’s internal estimates suggested Sony’s console business could have significantly boosted its revenue and bolstered its newly launched foundry segment. AMD, which has supplied custom chips for Sony since 2014, will reportedly continue its partnership for the PlayStation 6. Intel declined to comment on specific deals but maintained confidence in its customer pipeline.
Rocket League 2024 World Championship Records Peak Viewership of 426,833
The RLCS 2024 World Championship, Rocket League’s premier annual event, reached a peak viewership of 426,833, . While this falls short of last year’s peak of 468,292, average viewership saw a slight uptick, increasing by 5,000 to 153,718. Held at Dickies Arena in Texas, the tournament crowned Team BDS as champions, who took home $300,000 of the $1.165 million prize pool. Despite the format changes this season, the event continued to draw significant attention within the esports community, solidifying Rocket League’s position in competitive gaming.
Psyonix Unveils Revamped 2025 RLCS Format with $5M Prize Pool
Rocket League has announced a new format for the 2025 Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS), featuring two Major events, a $5 million prize pool, and the introduction of a one-versus-one competition alongside the traditional three-versus-three format. The expanded season aims to boost fan engagement and provide more competitive opportunities for players, with cash prizes awarded to top competitors from Europe, South America, and Asia-Pacific. Additionally, a last-chance qualifier will expand the World Championship field from 16 to 20 teams. The total prize pool represents a $700,000 increase over the 2024 season.
GeoGuessr World Cup 2024 Attracts Over 250,000 Viewers, Surpassing Major Esports Events
The GeoGuessr World Cup 2024, held in Sweden, drew over 254,000 peak viewers, —more than tripling its 2023 debut of 71,000. The geography-based guessing game tournament recorded 59,000 average viewers and 1.56 million total hours watched, solidifying its place in esports. Despite a modest $50,000 prize pool, the event outpaced major titles like League of Legends’ LCS Spring and Call of Duty’s Stage 1 Major in peak viewership. Hosted at Stockholm City Hall, the GeoGuessr World Cup’s growing popularity underscores its strong fanbase and rising status in competitive gaming.
