Esports Industry News
February 23, 2024
EA Makes Layoffs Following Closure of Two Mobile Games
In a recent report, it was confirmed that Electronic Arts is making layoffs following the shutdown of two mobile titles. This is the latest in a long line of layoffs…
February 18, 2024
Every Category Winner From The Streamer Awards 2024
The Streamer Awards has just wrapped up in Las Vegas, and another host of content creators have walked away clutching their prestigious trophies. It was a memorable event that saw…
February 15, 2024
Twitch Hit 1.9 Billion Viewership Hours in January 2024
Twitch has historically started 2024, securing the highest count of viewership hours seen on the platform since COVID-19. In a recent report co-published between StreamElements and RainMaker.gg, it was revealed…
February 14, 2024
New Sony Financial Update Reveals Record PlayStation Growth
In a recent financial update published by Sony, record growth was outlined within the PlayStation ecosystem. It was revealed that, to date, more than 54 million PlayStation 5 units have…
February 13, 2024
First Major Esports Tournament on Kick.com Will Be PGL Copenhagen
It was revealed today that the PGL CS2 Copenhagen Major will be the first sizeable esports tournament broadcast on Kick.com. This marks a historic milestone for Kick, which has long…
April 15, 2024
Guild Esports Partners with ENDX Platform in Historic First
It was recently revealed by ENDX that the company has formed a historic partnership with Guild Esports. In a first for the platform, a female competitor – Marta ‘D7’ Asensio…
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…
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…