Esports Industry News
February 8, 2024
FTC Targets Microsoft Yet Again in New Court Complaint
Recently, it was revealed that the US Federal Trade Commission had once again taken up arms against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In a complaint filed to the US Court…
February 8, 2024
US Consumers Spent $57.2 Billion on Gaming in 2023
It was revealed in a recent report that US spending on video games continues to skyrocket year-on-year. In a collaborative report published between the Entertainment Software Association and Circana, it…
February 7, 2024
Team Liquid partners up with Shikenso Analytics
Global esports organization Team Liquid has announced a strategic partnership with German company Shikenso Analytics. Team Liquid x Shikenso Analytics – optimizing partnerships through performance metrics The two companies will…
February 6, 2024
Microsoft Could Bring Xbox Games to PlayStation and Nintendo
Recently, the gaming community was abuzz with claims that Microsoft plans to bring Xbox titles to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms. All at once, several rumours surfaced online, with insiders pointing…
January 31, 2024
Pokimane is Leaving Twitch, But What Comes Next?
Following a decade of streaming on the platform and building a content creation empire, Pokimane has announced that she’s leaving Twitch. This shocking revelation comes out of the blue, leaving…
January 29, 2024
UK Esports Events Are Running Wild in 2024
In recent years, the UK esports scene has felt neglected as tournaments held in the region appeared too few and far between. Over time, that’s changing, as deeper investment from…
January 25, 2024
Activision Blizzard and Xbox Hit With 1,900 Lay Offs
It has just been revealed that Microsoft is letting go of 1,900 employees spread across Activision Blizzard and Xbox. This news comes amid a wave of redundancies that is hitting…
January 23, 2024
Riot Games rolls out the red carpet for 530 layoffs (11% of workforce)
Riot Games announced their intent to cut ~one-tenth (11%) of their workforce effective immediately. Two public statements by CEO, Dylan Jadeja were posted on the Riot Games website; first, a…
January 22, 2024
John Schneider talks ACXYN and AI driven solutions in gaming
We’ve had the chance to sit down with John Schneider and discuss what Acxyn is in great detail, how it will shape the next generation of gaming and how it…
January 17, 2024
IESF Board Reappoints Boban Totovski as General Secretary
The IESF, or International Esports Federation, is an important body for the growth of competitive gaming. This week, the board of the IESF has met to assess their activities and…