Esports Industry News
March 11, 2022
Reasons behind Twitch bans and suspension of streamers this week
Just recently, Twitch banned a significant amount (200+ streamers) based in the Middle East. Some sources say that the main reason for this is related to some tax avoidance problems…
February 11, 2022
Does Zynga return to relevance with NFTs?
Ah yes, Zynga, the name that has dominated the industry of flash and mobile games in the golden days of Facebook, but then somehow became irrelevant as Facebook was not…
February 10, 2022
Astralis acquires PIXEL.TV to create a platform for all types of gamers
Astralis, the Danish esports organization, has expanded even further with their recent acquisition. The news that Astralis acquires PIXEL.TV in a majority stake has broke this week. They will be…
February 8, 2022
BLAST enters FIFA Esports as production partner for ePremier League
The tournament organizer BLAST made their name in CSGO, but lately, they’ve expanded out to games like Fortnite and Apex Legends too. It seems like they’re about to add FIFA…
January 25, 2022
Thunderpick Bonus Code – Easy turnover during the Bitcoin Series
Thunderpick Bitcoin Series is well underway, and their own Thunderpick bonus code is paying dividends. In the first ever CS:GO event run by Thunderpick, it’s is all about earning Bitcoin…
January 25, 2022
Why ESL and FACEIT merging under new ownership is a big deal
ESL Gaming and FACEIT being acquired by the Savvy Gaming Group is the big news of the day. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund coughed up nearly $1.5B in an…
January 18, 2022
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard – What does the acquisition mean?
Microsoft is acquiring Activision-Blizzard for $68.7 billion. The developers behind Warcraft, Overwatch, and Call of Duty will be joining Microsoft and Xbox Game Pass very soon. News about the acquisition…
January 15, 2022
Team Envy given keys to Arlington Esports Stadium is great for esports
Back in November 2018, Esports Stadium Arlington, the largest dedicated esports stadium was opened. Located in Texas, it is a 100,000 square feet venue that can hold up to 2,500…
December 31, 2021
Esports Betting in 2021 – Industry’s Year in Review Growth and Change
Esports betting has grown in recent years to become a much bigger part of the industry. With Covid 19 putting a stop to a lot of sports, there has been…
December 28, 2021
UKETC – New committee forms to elevate esports in the UK
Esports have been booming in popularity over the past few years. While media, culture and even parents might have neglected gaming as a professional career before, things are certainly different…