Skillz Weekly News Recap - "Fortnite" Returns for the Launch of Chapter 2 After Two-Day Offline Period

Skillz Weekly News Recap – “Fortnite” Returns for the Launch of Chapter 2 After Two-Day Offline Period

Skillz Weekly News Recap – “Fortnite” Returns for the Launch of Chapter 2 After a 2-day Offline Period Google announced Nest Wifi, a new…

Google announced Nest Wifi, a new wifi router and extender with built-in Google Assistant. The router will feature double the speed and 25% more coverage than the previous Google Wifi service. (TechCrunch)
Fox Sports is partnering with Facebook to bring exclusive, interactive shows to Facebook Watch. The new shows will include a Fox Sunday Football program, allowing Facebook users to ask questions to the hosts. (Engadget)
Sony’s new surround sound music technology, 360 Reality Audio, is coming to mobile devices and Amazon Echo Studio speakers later this year. The audio technology will allow for a more immersive listening experience. (CNET)
Giphy announced Giphy Arcade, a gaming platform designed to let people create and play web games. Giphy Arcade features content from popular gifs, memes, and emojis. (The Verge)
Google Stadia, the company’s new cloud gaming service, launches November 19. The service, which costs $10/month, will allow for users to push data from Chromecast, their mobile phone, or browser. (TechCrunch)

After a 2-day offline period, “Fortnite” has returned for the launch of Chapter 2. The launch includes a new map, water gameplay, and additional mechanics. (TechCrunch)
As a 10th anniversary celebration, Riot Games announced “League of Legends: Wild Rift.” This version of “League of Legends” is coming to both mobile and console, featuring a new map and control scheme. (The Verge)
Microsoft released a beta of Project xCloud for Xbox users in the U.S., U.K., and Korea. Games available to stream include “Sea of Thieves,” “Halo 5: Guardians,” and “Killer Instinct.” (The Verge)
Blizzard’s Halloween Terror, a themed event for “Overwatch,” is back until November 4. The event allows players to utilize new skins, loot boxes, sprays, and more to celebrate the holiday. (Polygon)
“Pokémon Go” is celebrating Halloween with new costumes and raids. The events include boosted candy, themed costumes, and Forbidden Pokémon. (Polygon)

The “Call of Duty League” revealed its first franchise, the London Royal Ravens, owned by ReKT Global. The team is inspired by the Tower of London, and feature the colors red, blue, and black. (Esports Insider)
Hiro Capital launched a $110M venture capital fund to support innovators in the gaming, esports, and digital sports sectors. The funds will help expand the growth of roughly 20 companies in the E.U. and U.K. (The Esports Observer)
League of Legends player Soren “Bjergsen” Bjerg joined Team Solomid as a part owner. Bjergsen is the longest tenured player on the team, and one of the few player-owners in the industry. (The Washington Post)
G2 Esports partnered with blockchain company Hdac Technology for strategy and sponsorship. The partnership will help G2 expand its content and esports facilities. (The Esports Observer)
Philippines-based Bren Esports announced the opening of a 2,000 square meter esports training facility. The space will include practice areas, a gym, recreational space, and more. (Esports Insider)