Esports Industry News
May 5, 2025
Esports World Cup announce $70 Million+ Prize pool
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially announced a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool for the 2025 edition. Esports World Cup increases its prize pool for 2025 The event,…
April 11, 2025
What Are Twitch Drops? Learn How To Get Exclusive Items From Twitch Drop Campaigns
In-stream or Twitch drops have become a popular ‘gift’ to committed esports viewers. They’re meant to reward spectators who spend their time watching their favourite esports tournaments and cheering their…
April 11, 2025
The Biggest Esports Tournaments by Prize Pool and Viewership
Esports has come a long way in popularity and profitability. From its humble beginnings, the industry weathered countless bouts of stigma and desolation to become one of the fastest-growing sources…
April 9, 2025
Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) Elects New Leadership Ahead Of Key Events
The Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) virtually convened its Electoral General Assembly (EGA) on 6 April 2025. The EGA was attended by AESF Executive Board members and representatives from 38…
April 11, 2025
Why Do Esports Gamers Have Short Careers and What Do They Do After Retirement?
Whilst many aspiring gamers are well aware of the potential rewards of becoming a professional esports player, it’s also evident that most will be unaware of the devastating physical and…
April 21, 2025
Press F to Pay Respects Origin: The Meaning, the Meme and the Moment That Started It All
Press ‘F’ to Pay Respects: It’s one of the most well-known video-game-based meme moments we’ve seen – and it found its origin in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. In 2014,…
March 31, 2025
Fnatic appoints IMG as exclusive sports marketing agency
European esports organization Fnatic has appointed sports marketing agency IMG as its exclusive commercial agency to accelerate the team’s growth. Fnatic x IMG – partnership between global brands The announcement…
March 28, 2025
Indian State Govt. Announces Chennai Esports Global Championship (CeGC)
The Tamil Nadu Indian state government has announced the Chennai Esports Global Championship (CeGC). Said to be an international multi-title tournament, it’s scheduled later this year in the South Indian…
March 24, 2025
Red Bull Renews Partnership With Riot Games for LEC and VCT EMEA
Riot Games has announced the renewal of its partnership with energy drink brand Red Bull for both VCT EMEA and the LEC. Riot Games x Red Bull for the upcoming…
March 21, 2025
Gary Vaynerchuck and Minnesota Vikings Owners Invest in G2 Esports
European esports organization G2 Esports has received significant ‘Series B’ investment from notable investor Gary Vaynerchuck, along with major investment from the Wilf family, as per an announcement released yesterday…