Skillz Weekly News Recap - IMAX & Vindex are Bringing Esports to the Big Screen

Skillz Weekly News Recap – IMAX & Vindex are Bringing Esports to the Big Screen

At CES, Dell unveiled the Concept UFO, an eight-inch screen handheld gaming device. Powered by Windows 10, the device is designed to be a portable gaming PC. (Engadget)

China-based television company TCL announced three new phones for 2020. The TCL 10Pro, 10L, and 105G mark the company’s entrance into the mobile phone industry. (The Verge)
Marseille announced the mClassic, a plug-and-play graphics processor that enhances the performance of older video game consoles. The processor provides a sharper, clearer picture and is designed to fit all gaming consoles. (VentureBeat)
Razer is launching Kishi, a mobile gamepad for iOS and Android devices. The device launches later this year and can fit a variety of devices. (CNET)
Rainway launched its free, peer-to-peer game streaming app for iOS. The app allows users to stream popular PC games on their mobile devices. (VentureBeat)

Sony revealed the upcoming PlayStation 5 logo at CES. In addition, the company announced that it has sold over 5 million PlayStation VR headsets since its launch in 2016. (The Verge)
“Final Fantasy XV” is coming to mobile. Developed by JSC games and GAEA Mobile, the game is set to feature action combat and updated graphics. (Forbes)
D3 Go and Hasbro are launching “G.I. Joe: War on Cobra” for mobile devices. Based on the popular G.I. Joe toy, the game allows users to collect various cards and play them in-game. (VentureBeat)
During a special Nintendo Direct, Game Freak announced expansion packs for “Pokémon Sword” and “Pokémon Shield.” Coming later this year, the expansion will offer new content to players. (The Verge)
The latest “Apex Legends” event features seven new game modes and several new skins. Titled the “Grand Soirée,” the event celebrates the start of the new year with fresh new content. (Polygon)

Former NFL player Jay Ajayi joined Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union as an official esports player. The former running back joins the team as a passionate lifelong gamer. (Reuters)
Blizzard entered a three-year partnership with ESL and Dreamhack for its professional esports events. These events will include tournaments featuring “Hearthstone,” “Starcraft II,” and “Warcraft III: Reforged.” (ESPN)
Cleveland’s Cavs Legion Gaming Club opened a new esports center called Legion Lair. The new center marks one of the four venues across the “NBA 2K” League that are open to the public. (Front Office Sports)
London-based esports startup Midnite raised $2.5 million in funding. The investment will help the company with product development and global expansion. (TechCrunch)
IMAX partnered with esports infrastructure company Vindex to bring esports to movie theaters. The partnership plans to bring live streams of esports events and tournaments to a larger audience. (Business Insider)