Esports Industry News
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…