International Ice Hockey Federation Launches Video Game Competition Series
On May 9th, In International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) introduced a new esports competition series based on the hit hockeyContinue Reading
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Riot Suing Moonton Over Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Riot Games recently filed a lawsuit against Moonton alleging the company’s hit game (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang) is a rip-offContinue Reading
Live Streaming Market Projected To Be Worth $4.2B By 2028
On May 5th, Meticulous Market Research released a new report on the live streaming sector. Based on this study, theContinue Reading
SquadLocker Partners With STEM Fuse To Deliver Esports Jerseys To Students
Apparel and gear software company SquadLocker is partnering with STEM Fuse, a digital K-12 curriculum provider, to deliver esports curriculumContinue Reading
Valve Will Be Forced To Face An Anti-Trust Lawsuit
It looks like one of the biggest video game platforms on the planet has landed itself in some legal trouble.Continue Reading
Sykkuno Unhappy With The Way Twitch Treats Streamers
Not every big streamer is thrilled with how Twitch is run. In fact, during a recent broadcast, American streamer SykkunoContinue Reading
Fortnite Returns To Mobile Devices
Fortnite is now on the cloud. On May 5th, Epic Games unveiled a partnership with Microsoft in a deal thatContinue Reading
DC-Based Overwatch League Team Honored On May 7th
In Washington DC, May 7th will forever be associated with gaming. This comes after the office of the mayor declaredContinue Reading
New York City Suing Activision
Activision is facing another lawsuit… this time it’s coming from New York City! According to a recent report from Axios,Continue Reading
Mobile Gaming Ad Revenues In The U.S. To Reach $6B This Year
According to a recent article from eMarketer‘s Sara Lebow, mobile gaming ad revenues in the United States are excepted toContinue Reading
Esports Betting Making Its Way Into Canada
Esports betting has become quite popular over the last few years, with esports now recognized as legitimate competition. You couldContinue Reading
NetEase Launches Its First Gaming Studio In The US
China-based NetEase has launched its first fully-owned gaming studio in the US, called Jackalope Games. The studio is based inContinue Reading
Saudi Esports Federation Launching Video Game Tournament Series
The Saudi Esports federation recently announced it would be hosting a video game tournament series called the Gaming Centers’ Face-OffContinue Reading
Federal Trade Commission Investigating Sony’s Acquisition Of Bungie
Sony’s acquisition of Bungie Inc. is reportedly being investigated by the United States Federal Trade Commission. This comes after theContinue Reading
Strauss Zelnick Receives Contract Extension Into 2029 From Take-Two
According to a recently leaked contract extension, Strauss Zelnick will remain the CEO of Take-Two Interactive into 2029. Moreover, aContinue Reading
Turtle Beach Told Shareholders It Is “Exploring A Sales Process”
On May 5th, Turtle Beach Corp. announced it was exploring a sales process as the company attempts to come upContinue Reading
Business of Esports – Weekly News 403
In this week’s esports business news: Ubisoft ending online support for 91 games, Complexity Gaming expands its U.S. Army partnership,Continue Reading
Riot Games Unveils 2023 Roadmap For VALORANT Esports Scene
Riot Games recently announced several changes to VALORANT esports for 2023. This includes the introduction of international and domestic leagues along withContinue Reading
Former Nintendo Boss Reggie Fils-Aimé Gives Blockchain Technology A Ringing Endorsement
At March’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, Reggie Fils-Aimé spoke about his career, his time with Nintendo, and the things he hasContinue Reading
eFuse Accepts Resignation Of Its CSO
Esports platform eFuse has accepted the resignation of its Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Klein amidst sexual misconduct allegations, NCAA policy breaches, and renewed community backlash.Continue Reading
Software Startup AccelByte Raises $60M From SoftBank And Sony
Seattle-based startup AccelByte, which provides backend tools for “live service” video games, raised $60 million in a Series B roundContinue Reading
OkLetsPlay Partnering With RTE And Galaxy Racer
Esports tournament platform OkLetsPlay recently announced it had partnered with Riva Technology and Entertainment (RTE) and Galaxy Racer. This moveContinue Reading
Apex Legends’ ALGS Championship LAN Set For July
The grand finale of the 2022 ALGS season will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, from July 7th to theContinue Reading
FaZe Clan Opens Pop-Up Shop Until June
FaZe Clan will be opening up a pop-up shop in its flagship Los Angeles, California-based mansion. Dubbed The Armory, thisContinue Reading
Charlotte Football Club And Ally Expand Partnership With A New Focus On Esports
Charlotte FC and Ally recently announced a new focus on esports as they expand their collaboration to include Charlotte FC’sContinue Reading
Vanta Leagues Forms Partnership With STEM Fuse
Youth esports organization Vanta Leagues is partnering with STEM FUSE to provide coaching resources and esports league information to schoolsContinue Reading
Complexity Gaming Expands Relationship With The U.S. Army
The North American esports organization Complexity Gaming recently announced it had expanded its partnership with the U.S. Army. This marksContinue Reading
Best Buy CEO Believes Gaming Engagement Will Continue Despite A Return To In-Person Activities
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said in a recent interview that she believes the gaming spike will continue despite COVID-19Continue Reading