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June 9, 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…
Esports News
February 7, 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…
Esports Industry
January 16, 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…
Esports Industry
July 15, 2024

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…
Esports Industry
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…
Esports News
August 19, 2024

Hover, the next generation of content sharing – Interview with Jake Aronow

In the last two years, streaming and content creation have become incredibly popular verticals. With each passing day, more gamers and creators step into the space, determined to make a…
Esports Industry
December 12, 2021

DreamHack reveals 10 events in 2022 and plenty of esports tournaments

Dreamhack is one of the biggest names in esports, being one of the oldest and most prolific organizers of esports events. DreamHack is active in a lot of different esports,…
Esports Industry
December 3, 2021

Ludwig announced $1 Million Smash Bros Tournament after Youtube move

When it comes to fighting game pros, Ludwig has become one of the most recognisable out there. The player has achieved a huge following thanks to his online content. He’s…
Crypto Gaming
June 1, 2023

India threatens ban on unofficial cryptocurrencies

After several governments have already started to embrace crypto and are looking at regulating and formally supporting some coins, India is moving in a different direction – sort of. The…
Esports News
December 1, 2021

Manchester United Goalkeeper David de Gea Launches Esports Organization Rebels Gaming

Manchester United and Spanish national football team goalkeeper David de Gea has announced the creation of his very own esports organization Rebels Gaming. The organization will field teams in League…
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