Esports Industry News
June 24, 2020
FACEIT set to bolster an already sprouting collegiate esports scene
Esports in school are the ultimate dream for many – and for some, it has become a reality. Though rare and unusual, some schools have added esports to their curriculum.…
May 31, 2021
GrandGrant removed From EG amid sexual harassment accusations
Evil Geniuses announced they will be releasing famed Dota 2 personality Grant “GranDGranT” Harris from the organization. The decision follows a recent controversy with several women alleging sexually harrassment from…
August 19, 2024
Metro Esports and Fight for Change – An interview with Shaon Berry
Shaon Berry is a champion of youth education, engagement and development. From his time as a coach, to building a (6) year nationally televised football platform, all the way to…
August 2, 2024
Esports’ Reaction to Black Lives Matter
In late May of 2020, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement made international headlines once more in the wake of the George Floyd protests. Within days of Mr. Floyd’s death,…
June 22, 2020
Streamer Sexual Misconduct Allegations – Does Twitch Need to Do More?
This past week has seen a series of serious allegations made at big Twitch streamers. The number of allegations has been somewhat staggering. This has led to resignations at a…
June 17, 2020
ESIC welcomes Cyber.Bet in the battle against match-fixing and corruption
Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) just announced it found a new Anti-Corruption Supporter in Cyber.bet. The provider will join a list of supporters battling match-fixing and corruption within the esports betting.…
July 17, 2020
How do we tackle corruption in a multifaceted esports ecosytem?
Despite its accelerated growth over the past decade, the esports industry is still in its infancy. The infrastructure and common practices that are taken for granted in traditional sports have…
May 3, 2021
The best MMORPGS in 2020 – A list of the best games out and about
The year 2020 has been an exceptional one by any measure – and not necessarily in a good way. Between lockdowns and rising social isolation, video games have provided stress…
September 3, 2021
In-Game Advertising – Gaming through the economy
In-game advertising isn’t something new it’s something we’ve been seeing since the first generations of video games. Did you know that the first product placement in a video game dates…
May 27, 2020
SummT1G, Dakotaz, and JoshOG Extended Twitch Exclusivity Deals
Twitch streamers SummT1G, Dakotaz, and JoshOG have signed an extension to their relationships with Twitch. The news of this Twitch exclusivity deal will mean these players and their substantial chunk…