Skillz Weekly News Recap - Epic Games Announced New Harley Quinn Skin

Skillz Weekly News Recap – Epic Games Announced New Harley Quinn Skin

Nvidia launched its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. The new service is offering a beta product for $5 a month, allowing customers access to games with RTX-based graphics. (VentureBeat)
Instagram is internally prototyping a program which allows IGTV video makers to monetize their content with ads. The program allows IGTV creators to show ads during their videos, potentially bringing more content to the platform. (TechCrunch)
Apple announced a new App Store feature slated for March 2020, allowing universal purchases across iOS and MacOS devices. The company will give developers the capability to distribute macOS, iOS, and tvOS apps in a single bundle. (Ars Technica)
Google Maps is getting an update for both Android and iOS devices. The update includes new public transit information, augmented reality tools, and an interface redesign. (CNBC)
Instagram announced a new feature that allows users to see which accounts they interact with most. The feature allows users to manage their list of accounts most shown in their feeds. (The Verge)

Nintendo announced a monthly subscription service for “Fire Emblem Heroes.” The $9.49/month subscription adds in-game items, stat boosts, and other popular features. (Engadget)
The BBC launched its first online multiplayer game titled “Nightfall.” Available for iOS and Android devices, the game encourages players to work together to overcome challenges. (PocketGamer.biz)
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the award-winning mobile game “Florence” is coming to the PCs and the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Mountains in 2017, the game centers around love and relationships. (The Verge)
Sony and Epic Games are hosting “The Fortnite Celebration Cup” for PlayStation 4. The tournament will take place on February 15 and 16. (VentureBeat)
Epic Games announced a new Harley Quinn skin ahead of the “Birds of Prey” movie release. The DC Comics character skin comes as a bundle, including a pickaxe and in-game challenges. (The Verge)

Amazon partnered with GGTech Entertainment and The NUEL to launch Amazon University Esports. The competitive series will debut in Europe with over 200 universities participating. (Esports Insider)
Supercell announced an investment in Stockholm-based Wild Games. The $1.1 million investment will help the studio build games with high production values. (PocketGamer.biz)
Real Madrid player Gareth Bale launched Ellevens Esports, a new esports organization. The first title the team will play for is EA’s “FIFA” in the FIFA eWorld Cup. (SportTechie)
Former Riot Games developers have joined forces to create a new studio called Elodie Games. The studio raised $5 million to create new crossplay co-op games. (VentureBeat)
Monumental Sports and Entertainment (MSE) partnered with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. The partnership features upcoming tournaments and activation events, bringing new esports to the UAE. (Esports Insider)