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The Esports World Cup to have record prize pool of $70M for 2025 event in Riyadh – VentureBeat.com
The Esports World Cup 2025 event, happening this July in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has confirmed a prize pool of more than $70 million. Along with cash prizes for game champions and MVPs, a $7 million grand prize will be awarded to the top team of the cross-game competition, the EWC Club Championship.
Star Citizen’s crowdfunding sees a sharp upturn, receiving $100 million in the past year, bringing their total support to $800 million. Progression is being made with new features being released, including the introduction of five new planets and the integration of the Pyro star system.
Update: The Molasses Flood has been absorbed into CD Projekt Red – GameDeveloper.com
After the purchase of Molasses Food in 2021, CD Projekt Red has confirmed Molasses Flood has been absorbed into the parent company to “ensure even better alignment in the scope and direction.” CD Projekt Group will continue to support and distribute TMF content such as The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow.
A Minecraft Movie hits $301M global opening for first two days – VentureBeat.com
A Minecraft Movie, the latest from the video game genre to hit the big screen, grossed a two-day total of $157 million in the US, with revenue reaching $301 million worldwide. Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, the film is on an upward trajectory with the support of the Minecraft fanbase.
