Eric David, Author at SiliconANGLE

Steam user review tweak is good news for game devs

By Eric David May 4, 2016

Since Valve Corp introduced a user review system to Steam, a “Mixed” or lower review score has essentially become a death sentence for many games sold on the platform, but now game developers may…

Riot permanently bans well known toxic League of Legends streamer

By Eric David May 3, 2016

Riot Games has no problem handing out bans to League of Legends players who engage in toxic behavior, but for well known livestreamer Tyler1, the studio is taking things a step further by issuing a…

French government to officially recognize and regulate esports

By Eric David May 3, 2016

In a new piece of legislation, the French government has decided to both recognize and regulate esports within the country, which will make it easier for professional players to apply for a visa to…

The Overwatch open beta starts today if you pre-ordered

By Eric David May 2, 2016

Blizzard Entertainment shut down the Overwatch closed beta exactly one week ago, but now the game is set to return tonight as the open beta for fans who pre-ordered the game will kick off at 4:00pm PDT.…

Stardew Valley is coming to consoles and getting a co-op mode

By Eric David May 2, 2016

Since it was released in February, popular RPG and farming sim Stardew Valley has continued receiving free content updates thanks to the dedication of its sole designer, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, and now it looks like the…

Blizzard to discuss future of legacy World of Warcraft servers with Nostalrius team

By Eric David May 2, 2016

Last month, Blizzard Entertainment flexed its legal muscles to shut down a popular private World of Warcraft server called Nostalrius, which recreated the game as it existed roughly 10 years ago. The Nostalrius admins posted a…

ESA survey provides insights into today’s gamers

By Eric David May 1, 2016

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has released its annual “Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry” report, and the survey provides valuable insights into the demographics and playing habits of today’s gamers.…

Vivendi increases pressure on Ubisoft by buying up more shares

By Eric David Apr 29, 2016

French multimedia conglomerate Vivendi SA is steadily gobbling up Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry creator Ubisoft Entertainment SA, and now Vivendi snatched up a total of nearly 18 percent of Ubisoft’s shares. According to a report…

Fable creator Lionhead Studios is now no more

By Eric David Apr 29, 2016

It has been less than two months since Microsoft announced that it would likely be shuttering Fable series developer Lionhead Studios and cancelling the upcoming Fable Legends, and today the 20-year-old studio has officially been closed.…

Latest ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’ trailer spells out exactly how the game will play

By Eric David Apr 28, 2016

Eidos Montreal has released a lengthy new trailer for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the highly anticipated upcoming sequel to its critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution. In contrast with most modern game trailers, whose flashy cinematics reveal nothing about how the…

Eric David

Steam user review tweak is good news for game devs

Riot permanently bans well known toxic League of Legends streamer

French government to officially recognize and regulate esports

The Overwatch open beta starts today if you pre-ordered

Stardew Valley is coming to consoles and getting a co-op mode

Blizzard to discuss future of legacy World of Warcraft servers with Nostalrius team

ESA survey provides insights into today’s gamers

Vivendi increases pressure on Ubisoft by buying up more shares

Fable creator Lionhead Studios is now no more

Latest ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’ trailer spells out exactly how the game will play

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