Esports Industry News
August 5, 2023
FaZe Kaysan steps up as minority owner of Atlanta FaZe
FaZe Clan has officially confirmed that American DJ, content creator, and music producer Kaysan, also known as FaZe Kaysan, has taken up the mantle as a minority owner of Atlanta…
August 1, 2023
Tencent as majority owner in Techland great for Dying Light series
Tencent become majority shareholder of Techland the creators of Call of Juarez and Dying Light. This significant development was announced by Techland last week, marking the end of their 30-year…
July 31, 2023
Esports Visa Consultation Letter Service Unveiled by ESTA
The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) has recently introduced a Consultation Letter service to assist esports professionals with their US visa applications. This service is designed to support professional players, coaches,…
July 28, 2023
Reviving the Legacy: World Cyber Games has grand plans for the future
The esports world is buzzing with excitement as the World Cyber Games (WCG) makes a triumphant return. After a three-year hiatus, the prestigious tournament series is back, this time under…
July 28, 2023
Chess.com has to overcome DDoS attacks as PogChamps 5 commences
Chess.com, a popular online platform for the game, found itself in the crosshairs of a hacker’s onslaught. The site was subjected to a series of DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attacks, primarily…
July 26, 2023
PogChamps 5: Grand return to Chess with famous content creators
The much-anticipated PogChamps 5, a chess tournament that combines the thrill of competition with the charm of popular content creators, is all set to roll out. The event, which was…
July 26, 2023
Esports Engine Layoffs: 65 Employees Released From Esports Solutions Firm
As the ongoing financial struggles continue across the esports industry, one of the most prolific production companies has unfortunately made mass layoffs. It was recently revealed that Esports Engine, which…
July 18, 2023
The Hidden Struggles of Esports: LoL pros in a mental health crisis
In the world of esports, the glitz and glamour often overshadow the harsh realities that players face. We regularly speak about player burnout and the toll it takes on pro…
July 17, 2023
Latest “Nadeshot Knows” episode unravels 100 Thieves financial sustainability issues
Thieves founder and CEO Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag discussed the LA Thieves’ impending rebuild and the state of esports on the most recent “Nadeshot Knows” podcast. In 2022, the Call of…
July 12, 2023
EA Sports FC & PepsiCo partner up ahead of official game reveal
EA Sports FC is getting all the hype this month, with the release of a new trailer, game preview and an exclusive multi-year global partnership. In the latest significant move,…