Episode #38: Loot Box Odds, Ninja Twitch Porn, Gaming TV Ad Spend, Echo Fox Sale
In this episode, we discuss Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo agreeing to disclose loot box odds, gaming companies offering better lootContinue Reading
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Episode #37: Ninja Joins Mixer, FaZe Fights Back, Overwatch Team Worth Zero
In this episode, we discuss FaZe Clan countersuing Tfue, Ninja leaving Twitch for Mixer, the Houston Outlaws selling to aContinue Reading
Episode #36: Fortnite World Cup Madness, Apex Future, Blizzard Collapse, Las Vegas Sphere
In this episode, we discuss the Fortnite World Cup and what it means for the future of Fortnite and esportsContinue Reading
Episode #35: Fortnite Dethroned, Amazon AdTech, OWL Betting, Collegiate StarLeague
In this episode, we welcome special guest Neil Duffy, Chief Commercial Officer at WorldGaming and Collegiate StarLeague. We also discussContinue Reading
Bonus: XLIVE Esports Summit 2019 – Business of Esports Podcast LIVE
In this bonus episode, we bring the Business of Esports podcast on the road to sunny Los Angeles, at theContinue Reading
Episode #34: Esports ETF, Naming Rights, Team Valuations, Gamer Bathwater, Fortnite Air Strikes, GameStop Delusion
In this episode, we welcome special guest Will Hershey, co-founder and CEO at Roundhill Investments, and creator of the NERDContinue Reading
Episode #33: Disney Gaming Rumors, CoD Commissioner, MLB Esports, Apex S2 Fail
In this episode, we discuss a potential gaming acquisition for Disney, the naming of a commissioner for the new CallContinue Reading
Episode #32: Twitch Sells Out, Hardcore PS5, Nielsen + Riot, Official Beer Of Esports
In this episode, we discuss Twitch selling out, Nielsen doing a deal with Riot for sponsorship valuation, Fortnite sales drop,Continue Reading
Episode #31: Surprise Mechanics, Ninja Books, Chinese Esports Fund, Game Ads
In this episode, we discuss the launch of a $145M esports fund in Hainan, EA’s new definition for loot boxes,Continue Reading
Episode #30: Gaming The Future Of Social Media, Family Office Investors, China vs US, Hollywood vs Gaming
In this episode, we discuss Twitch’s acquisition of Bebo, Epic’s acquisition of Houseparty, the connection between gaming and social networks,Continue Reading
Episode #29: Stadia Mess, E3 Snooze, Razer Respawn, Millennial Spending
In this episode, we discuss the state of E3 2019, Google Stadia’s broken business model and product, Mets owners investingContinue Reading
Episode #28: Denial Meltdown, Luminosity M&A, Blizzard Collapse, IKEA Gaming
In this episode, we discuss the shutdown of Denial Esports, the resignation of MTG’s game director, the collapse of Blizzard’sContinue Reading