Episode #48: Riot Game(s), Stadia Grounded, Esports Sitcom, WeWork & Netflix Lessons
In this episode, we discuss Riot Games announcing 7 new games and raining on Blizzard’s parade, more problems for GoogleContinue Reading
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In this episode, we discuss Riot Games announcing 7 new games and raining on Blizzard’s parade, more problems for GoogleContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Fortnite going down and their “The End” event, the boycott against Activision Blizzard after theirContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Call of Duty mobile’s record-breaking launch, Ninja’s reasons for leaving Twitch, Epic Games expanding theirContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Echo Fox’s plan to remove Rick Fox, Nickmercs signing an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch,Continue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Epic paying millions for game exclusivity, the french court ruling against Valve and the repercussionsContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Disney divesting their gaming assets, the importance of National Video Games Day, Discord’s game subscriptionContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss new voice-based games for drivers, Nintendo games in schools and gaming academia, EA winning aContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss esports in schools improving attendance and GPA, John Carmack’s stance on laws against game developmentContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss the return of World of Warcraft and gaming nostalgia, the massive prize pool of DotaContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Google Stadia falling flat, Twitch Fortnite viewership being unaffected by Ninja’s departure to Mixer, Fortnite’sContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo agreeing to disclose loot box odds, gaming companies offering better lootContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss FaZe Clan countersuing Tfue, Ninja leaving Twitch for Mixer, the Houston Outlaws selling to aContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss the Fortnite World Cup and what it means for the future of Fortnite and esportsContinue Reading
In this episode, we welcome special guest Neil Duffy, Chief Commercial Officer at WorldGaming and Collegiate StarLeague. We also discussContinue Reading
In this bonus episode, we bring the Business of Esports podcast on the road to sunny Los Angeles, at theContinue Reading
In this episode, we welcome special guest Will Hershey, co-founder and CEO at Roundhill Investments, and creator of the NERDContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss a potential gaming acquisition for Disney, the naming of a commissioner for the new CallContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Twitch selling out, Nielsen doing a deal with Riot for sponsorship valuation, Fortnite sales drop,Continue Reading
In this episode, we discuss the launch of a $145M esports fund in Hainan, EA’s new definition for loot boxes,Continue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Twitch’s acquisition of Bebo, Epic’s acquisition of Houseparty, the connection between gaming and social networks,Continue Reading
In this episode, we discuss the state of E3 2019, Google Stadia’s broken business model and product, Mets owners investingContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss the shutdown of Denial Esports, the resignation of MTG’s game director, the collapse of Blizzard’sContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Nate Nanzer’s departure from Overwatch League and signing with Epic Games, Twitch’s new pay-per-view feature,Continue Reading
In this episode, we discuss the FaZe Tfue lawsuit drama, Microsoft and Sony’s new gaming partnership, the NCAA backing outContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss EA’s quarterly earnings report and what it means for the long-term viability of the company,Continue Reading
In this episode, we discuss the new Call of Duty league and its franchise model, the challenge of multiple franchisedContinue Reading
In this episode, we discuss Ninja headbands being sold at Walmart, Fortnite struggling with their competitive esports product, Borderlands 3Continue Reading
In this bonus episode, we sit down with Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to discuss how to build great gamesContinue Reading



























