Study: Revenue From Gaming Loot Boxes Will Exceed $20B By 2025
In a new study from Juniper Research, reports indicate that revenue from loot boxes used in online video games isContinue Reading
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Launches Plan To Create Esports Cluster
Delancey’s Here East, a tech and innovation campus, has committed to leading a major new plan to accelerate the growthContinue Reading
Chipotle Partners With Esports And Gaming Influencers To Promote New Menu Item
Hand-crafted quesadillas have officially been added to Chipotle’s regular menu thanks in part to a digital-marketing campaign that tested wellContinue Reading
GTA And Tiidal Gaming Group Inc. Announce Subscription Receipt Private Placement Financing
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – March 11, 2021) – GTA Financecorp Inc. (“GTA” or the “Company“) and Tiidal Gaming Group Inc.Continue Reading
Subnation And Content Canada To Launch Esports Summit And Marketplace
Last week, Subnation Media and C21 Media’s Content Canada announced a partnership to create Gaming Video Content Connect (GVC Connect),Continue Reading
Facebook Announces “Path To Partnership” For Level Up Creators
Last week, Facebook Gaming announced it was creating a “path to partnership” for streamers in its Level Up creators program.Continue Reading
Gaming Technologies, Inc. To Present At Virtual Investor Summit
Last week, Gaming Technologies Inc., a software platform provider and casino and sports betting game developer, announced that the company’sContinue Reading
ROCCAT Announces Sponsorship Of Barnes And Noble College’s Esports Tournament
Last week, ROCCAT, which is a PC brand owned by Turtle Beach, confirmed it will be a participating sponsor ofContinue Reading
Nodwin Gaming Receives $22.5M From PUBG Owner
Last week, Nodwin Gaming (an India-based gaming and esports firm) announced that it received a $22.5 million investment from KraftonContinue Reading
Luckbox Raises $14.1M In Oversubscribed Private Placement Deal
On Wednesday, Real Luck Group (the parent company of esports betting platform Luckbox) announced the company was able to raiseContinue Reading
Patriots And Revolution Sign Deal With Esports Entertainment Group
Last week, Esports Entertainment Group announced it signed a multi-year deal with Kraft Sports and Entertainment. As a result, EEGContinue Reading
FYX Gaming Announces Partnership With Unikrn
Last week, FYX Gaming announced it has entered into a partnership with esports betting operator Unikrn. This deal will allowContinue Reading
BBTV Announces Signings Of Numerous Gaming Influencers
Last week, the BroadbandTV Corporation announced the company signed several major esports influencers to increase viewership and monetization. Some ofContinue Reading
FaZe CEO: “Ninja” Is Not On The Cutting Edge Of Gaming
Recently, FaZe CEO Lee Trink spoke about the state of the esports industry in an interview with Ralph Simon. InContinue Reading
Company Behind Cloud Gaming Platform “Shadow” Files For Bankruptcy
According to 9to5Google, the company that created the cloud gaming platform “Shadow” has filed for bankruptcy in the United StatesContinue Reading
The Video Game Industry Is Consolidating
Last week, Epic Games announced plans to purchase Tonic Games Group, the company that made Fall Guys. This move isContinue Reading
Silicon Chip Shortage May Delay Release Of Gaming Accessories
A low supply of silicon chips that are used in electronic devices is expected to cause a delay in theContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia Launches Initiative To Enhance Gaming Industry
Last week, Saudi Arabia’s communications regulator launched a new initiative to enhance the country’s booming gaming sector. The Communications andContinue Reading
Epic Games Buys Capturing Reality
On Tuesday, Epic Games announced that they brought on a team of developers from photogrammetry studio Capturing Reality to helpContinue Reading
EU Clears Microsoft’s $7.5B Acquisition Of Bethesda
Last week, the European Union approved Microsoft’s $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax (the parent company of Bethesda Software). The EuropeanContinue Reading
Bally’s Offers To Buy Allied Esports For $100M
Last week, Bally’s made an unsolicited offer to purchase Allied Esports Entertainment for $100 million. According to public financial recordsContinue Reading
Roblox Valued At $45 Billion After First Day Of Public Trading
Yesterday, Roblox, a gaming platform aimed at children, had an excellent first day of trading. The company closed its firstContinue Reading
Gray Television Leads $40 Million Funding Round For Envy Gaming
Earlier today, Envy Gaming, which is a Dallas-based esports organization, announced a $40 million investment round for the company. ItContinue Reading
Thorin Steps Down As Creative Director Of Flashpoint
Earlier this month, Duncan “Thorin” Shields said on Twitter that he would be stepping down as Creative Director of Flashpoint,Continue Reading
Riot Veterans Raise $37.5M To Launch Game Studio
Last week, veterans from Riot Games and other studios announced they were able to raise $37.5 million to launch theirContinue Reading
New TikTok Features Have Major Esports Appeal
Ti Tok, a video-sharing social networking application, is developing new features that will make the app perfect for exploring andContinue Reading
XSET Sees Large Influx Of Cash From Record-Label “Quality Control”
XSET, a lifestyle gaming organization, is expected to receive $10 million in funding. A portion of that money will beContinue Reading
Gaming: The Furniture Industry’s Next Big Boom
With the esports industry on the rise, the need for adequate gaming accessories has never been higher. As a result,Continue Reading