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KnowBe4 warns of World Cup scam surge ahead of 2026

Fans risk losing money and personal data as scammers exploit demand for World Cup tickets, travel bookings and visa details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success

Lapsed marks, imprecise registrations and unresolved NFT disputes are exposing sports brands to costly legal fights and lost exclusivity.

By Aparna Watal • 6 min read • Last month

Gaming

One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection

Fans face a higher risk of phishing as most FIFA World Cup 2026 partners still lack the strict email checks that block spoofed messages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Gaming

World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws

Poor campaign naming could leave advertisers blind on performance, with as much as USD $3.9 billion in World Cup ad spend at risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Gaming

Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech

Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Gaming

Hisense extends FIFA World Cup partnership, unveils AI tech for 2026

Hisense will extend its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026, unveiling advanced AI tech and RGB-MiniLED TVs for an immersive fan experience across three host nations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025

Gaming

Hisense named official partner for FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Hisense has been unveiled as the first Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, promising enhanced fan experiences through technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Gaming

Hands-on Review: EA Sports FC 24

EA Sports announced it would be continuing its popular football franchise under a new title, and it feels strange to say that 'EA Sports FC 24' is finally here.

By Tom Richmond • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

Gaming

Microsoft reveals growing cyber risk to high-profile entertainment events

Microsoft has released its fifth edition of Cyber Signals, warning of the cyber risks posed by large sporting and entertainment events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

Gaming

Game review: FIFA 22

FIFA 22 perfectly demonstrates what we can expect from the next generation consoles - invigorating gameplay with outstanding visuals.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021

Gaming

Game review: FIFA 21

EA Sports has released its latest addition to the FIFA franchise, FIFA 21, with some welcomed additions and tweaks.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020

Gaming

Game review: FIFA 20

EA Sports' FIFA 20 brings fresh modes and updates but falters in gameplay, still positioning itself as the top football game globally.

By Tom Richmond • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: FIFA 19 - the winning formula is back

25 years since EA Sports' inaugural FIFA game, they're still doing what they do best - producing a game that's loved by football fans all around the world.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018