Mobile esports are poised for a breakout, according to Niko Partners, which announced research projecting that mobile esports will become the fastest growth sector in the esports industry and that a mobile esports boom is poised to propel mobile esports from a niche industry to the mass market. The reports, titled The Evolution of Mobile […]
Tyler Blevins, aka Ninja, unveiled his newest collaboration, this time with adidas, with the deal making him the first pro gamer ever to be signed by the brand. “No shortcuts. Only long days. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t catch your dreams. Choose your path. Put the TIME IN. I’m humbled, and excited, […]
Mastercard is ringing up a deeper partnership with Riot Games, inking a deal to now become the exclusive category partner for League of Legends Championship Series in North America. The deal will see Mastercard now sponsor the LCS “Player of the Week Award (POTW)” and LCS Opening Ceremonies in Detroit while also “upgrading the overall […]
Activision confirmed two more city franchises for the upcoming iteration of its Call of Duty league, locking in both Florida as well as a second Los Angeles-based franchise. Misfits Gaming, owner of the Florida Mayhem in the Overwatch League, will serve as owners and operators of the Florida squad. Meanwhile, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, owner […]
Wizards of the Coast is stepping up its game for Magic: The Gathering esports, announcing that the 2020–2021 season will see “an evolution in the four building blocks of our competitive program that open up more ways for players to qualify, provide high-quality broadcast spectacles, and create a clear path to pro and the World […]
FIFA and Electronic Arts Inc. announced that the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019 scored another uptick in total viewership and landed new record figures, with more than 47 million views across online platforms during the three-day event, up 60% over last year’s event to rank as the most viewed event ever of the EA Sports FIFA […]
Super League Gaming is launching a proprietary audience network anchored by its expanding content and creator-centric digital properties. Collectively, Super League has more than 850,000 registered users and followers, and generates more than 15mm video views and 40 million impressions per month. The network will include includes social media, live streaming, video-on-demand and website-based offerings […]
Overwatch League’s Houston Outlaws named Chris DeAppolonio as the team’s new president. DeAppolonio previously served as executive vice president, partnerships at Infinite Esports & Entertainment, the former parent company of the Houston Outlaws and OpTic Gaming. He will now lead all business and competitive operations for the Outlaws and will work to continue the expansion […]
With the dust settled after the best Fortnite players in the world met in New York City last weekend to compete in the $30 million Fortnite World Cup Solo and Duos Finals, Epic Games is reporting massive numbers from the event. In addition to over 19,000 fans attending the sold-out event, Sunday saw the Solo […]
EBS released the finalists for this year’s Tempest Awards, which will be hosted by ESPN’s Arda Ocal. Luminaries at this year’s event will include 2019 Hall Of Fame Inductees: Ed Boon, Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat & Injustice and Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios and Sundance DiGiovanni, Co-Founder, Major League Gaming and CTRL. Receiving the first-ever […]
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