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
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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
Episode #27: Blizzard Talent Drain, Gaming Disorder, Twitch Pay-Per-View, Mike Tyson Esports, Tfue Drama Update
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
Episode #26: Tfue-FaZe Clan Lawsuit, NCAA Clueless, Microsoft & Sony Partnership
In this episode, we discuss the FaZe Tfue lawsuit drama, Microsoft and Sony’s new gaming partnership, the NCAA backing outContinue Reading
Episode #25: Loot Box Ban Bill, Variety Gaming Gone, EA Earnings Report
In this episode, we discuss EA’s quarterly earnings report and what it means for the long-term viability of the company,Continue Reading