Unity Technologies, the company behind the popular video game development platform Unity Engine, announced yesterday that their CEO, John Riccitiello, will be retiring effective immediately. This decision comes about a month after Unity's controversial decision to charge developers based on the number of games they have running on the Unity engine.

September 17, 2023, marked the 10th anniversary of the much-beloved action-adventure game Grand Theft Auto V. GTA V is an open-world game filled with detail and realism in a sprawling playground filled with opportunities for chaos, crime, and adventure.

In an exciting development for the esports community in Bangladesh, two teams, "Hellbent OPx" and "MLT CR" are preparing to compete in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal.

With the franchise's latest iteration, Mortal Kombat 1, set to release on September 19, let's take a look at how this beloved fighting game series has captured the hearts of gamers over the years and catered to our deepest nostalgic sentiments.

Bangladesh's game development market, although smaller than that of the US, shows promise. In 2021, the market was valued at $62.22 million and is part of a broader $0.37 billion gaming industry in the country. Projections indicate that this market could double by 2026.

Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two CEO has confirmed the development of Red Dead Redemption 3, the next instalment in its critically acclaimed western video game series. The announcement has been met with enthusiasm, albeit tempered by the understanding that the release is likely years away.

The Discovery One Cup Season 2 Grand Finals was held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on September 2. With a total prize pool of BDT 40 lakh, more than 100 teams competed across various segments, showcasing local talent in competitive esports.

The annual Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany, has showcased an impressive lineup of forthcoming video game releases, drawing attention from industry professionals and gaming enthusiasts alike. This year, Gamescom unveiled a diverse range of titles across genres on its Opening Night Live and the subsequent days. Here's a brief roundup of the major titles announced and showcased:

Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially unveiled its much-anticipated handheld gaming device, the PlayStation Portal, set to launch later this year. The device aims to extend the PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming experience by allowing users to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi to an eight-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second.

In today's digital era, esports, or electronic sports, has rapidly taken centre stage in the world of competitive entertainment. This arena of competitive video gaming, once seen as a simple pastime, has become a booming industry with global revenue crossing the $1 billion mark as of 2020. And as this wave sweeps over continents, Bangladesh, with its dynamic youth population, stands to benefit immensely from this revolution.

The first-ever Mobile Legends Bangladesh Championship (MBC) recently concluded at the Gulshan Shooting Complex on August 20. Organised for the first time in the country by the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang authority, the tournament drew 128 enthusiastic teams, with the top contenders battling for supremacy in the gaming arena.

For most of the West, EA Sports is synonymous with franchises like FIFA and Madden NFL. But venture a little eastward, especially into the heart of South Asia, and you'll discover a cultural phenomenon that remains etched in our collective memories: EA Sports Cricket 07.