Esports Industry News
August 22, 2019
Terminator Blast Off – An explosive partnership
The Blast Pro Series: Moscow 2019 is a pretty big name in the CS:GO world. The Russia-based tournament has a prize pool of a cool quarter million USD. They will…
August 21, 2019
Ford launches Frodzilla, their own Motor Racing Team of Esports
In a new leap into the virtual world, on August 19, 2019, Ford Motors announced its incursion into the world of esports by putting its own team behind the digital…
August 21, 2019
The Netherlands’ first dedicated esports stadium is coming!
In Europe, there are several big esports nations – the UK, Germany and France… the Netherlands doesn’t quite measure up. Still, like anywhere else, there are lots and lots of…
August 16, 2019
The breakfast of champions: Kellogg’s sponsors esports
There’s no shortage of non-esports brands that invest in and spend on esports ventures – from car brands to mobile phone providers, just about everyone wants a slice of the…
August 15, 2019
FGC bans female Street Fighter Pro for inappropriate behaviour
As in any type of environment, really, the organisers of esports events have to take care in order to make sure that none of their attendees are harassed or otherwise…
August 14, 2019
Following recent ESA announcements, what will be the future of Loot boxes?
Just a few days ago, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced that Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony, the main online gaming platforms, will implement new policies that will allow players to…
August 12, 2019
Activision Blizzard’s last earnings report surprised investors – changes disappoint fans
While not as big as some of Activision Blizzard’s other esports, the game has plenty of fans and a lot of game titles to show for it. Just a little…
August 12, 2019
Ninja and Twitch drama – Twitch advertises porn on Ninja’s stream
Only days after Ninja announced his exclusive partnership with Twitch’s competing streaming platform, Mixer, drama has arrived. This drama comes as Ninja halts activity on Twitch, only for the company…
August 12, 2019
EZ365 unveils esports betting blockchain service
Gaming fans should take note of the recent announcement that EZ365 have made plans to introduce a brand new esports betting platform that’s based on blockchain technology. As of early…
August 9, 2019
Kappa Sportswear and Vexed Gaming announce a partnership
Recently the famous Manchester-based house has announced an agreement where Kappa will provide clothing for their team. In the words of Joe Pilato, Sports Marketing Executive for Kappa UK “The…