eSports event organizer Cyber Evolution (CEVO) said it will continue hosting its online video-game competitions with Dallas-based dedicated server provider Layered Technologies (LT). “Since CEVO relies so heavily on the reliability and scalability of LT, we could not pull off our events without LT,”  said Charlie Plitt, CEO of CEVO. “This is why […]

The B5media blog network has decided to shut down FPS Rantings, its blog about first-person shooter games. Here’s the announcement from B5media’s Matt Scott:
Well folks. Due to a lack of traffic and readership, the powers that be have decided to close the pages of FPS Rantings. It’s been fun and I hope you all enjoyed […]

The PC Gaming Blog over at 451 Press has  an item on Reducing Lag in Online Gaming, with 10 tips on ways you can improve your gaminge xperience. Many will be well known to experienced gamers, but the list covers a range of variables that involve hardware (Upgrade Your Computer, Check Your Network Cable, […]

Online game hosting specialist Online Game Services Inc. (OGSI) has been acquired by long-term Global Netopotex Inc. (GNi) in a deal valued at more than $3 million, positioning GNi to provide “pay-as-you-grow” game hosting solutions to the fast-growing industry for massively multiplayer games. While OGSi specializes in MMO games, it also offers clan servers […]

Gaming network service provider GameRail, has completed a direct connection to the Charter High Speed Internet service network, the company said Jan. 30. The new hookup provides Charter subscribers in Missouri, St. Louis, and St. Louis Metro East with lower ping times to online game servers.
“Access providers and game server hosts […]