Infinite Reality Finalizes $470M Purchase Of ReKT Global
Metaverse technology specialist Infinite Reality has finalized its $470 million purchase of esports conglomerate, ReKTGlobal, in a deal which willContinue Reading
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What Is The Nintendo Switch Road Trip?
Nintendo has decided to bring back a beloved fan promotion called the Nintendo Switch Road Trip after a five-year hiatus.Continue Reading
US-Based Valhallan Looks To Expand Overseas
US-based Valhallan is looking to the UK to find new franchisees to use its esports training program. “The Legendary Path”Continue Reading
Apex Legends Global Series Championship Coming To Raleigh
On June 6th, EA announced it would be bringing the Apex Legends Global Series Year 2 Championship to North Carolina.Continue Reading
Valhallan Awards Thirteen Franchise Locations In Its First Month
Esports concept Valhallan looks to provide a path to esports business ownership for entrepreneurs and gamers via franchising, and afterContinue Reading
In-Person Competitions Returning To Fortnite
In-Person competitions are returning to the Fortnite Championship Series! Epic Games recently announced it would be hosting an in-person FortniteContinue Reading
Hornets’ Forward Gordon Hayward Endorsing Viture’s XR Gaming Glasses
NBA small forward Gordon Heyward is the newest endorser for Viture, the extended reality gaming start-up working to release aContinue 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
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
University Of North Carolina Greensboro Opens New Esports Arena
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) has opened its first-ever esports gaming arena. The Spartan facility can hostContinue Reading
N.C. State Looks To Build Up North Carolina Esports Ecosystem
The North Carolina state government has given North Carolina State University a $16 million grant for esports-related development and has instituted aContinue Reading
Playthrough Gaming Convention Returns To Raleigh, North Carolina Following A Two Year Absence
Thousands came out to the Playthrough Gaming Convention in Raleigh, North Carolina for the fifth edition of the event afterContinue Reading
Women Got Game Esports Tournament Coming To Charlotte, North Carolina
The Women Got Game Tournament is making a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday as part of its nationwide tour hostedContinue Reading
Raidiant Rocket League Crowns Its First Champion In Historic All-Women’s Event
Congratulations to Flashes of Brilliance, the first-ever Raidiant Rocket League Series champion. The Raidiant Rocket League Series, a first-of-its-kind women’sContinue Reading
Office Hours: $16M Esports Facility At NC State University
In this episode of Office Hours, with our host William “The Professor” Collis, The Professor discusses North Carolina State UniversityContinue Reading
William Peace University Launches New Gaming Majors And Esports Lab
William Peace University recently opened the doors on a brand new, high-tech esports and gaming lab. This comes just aContinue Reading
NC State University Plans On Building The Biggest College Esports Arena In The United States
North Carolina State University recently received $16 million from the state government to build an esports facility and an esportsContinue Reading
Limited Run Games Is Opening An ’80s-Themed Physical Game Store In North Carolina
Since 2015, Limited Run has made a business out of publishing physical versions of digital games — often by sellingContinue Reading
North Carolina Couple’s Mobile Gaming Bus Brings The Party To You
Greensboro, North Carolina couple Franklin and VyTeshia Badger had a great business idea after VyTeshia’s younger brother had his birthdayContinue Reading
EDGE Consulting Announces Partnership With Carolina Esports Hub
Esports Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE) Consulting recently announced it had partnered with Carolina Esports Hub, a community-driven gaming organizationContinue Reading
Cary, North Carolina Wants To Build An Esports Hub Near Epic Games
The town of Cary, North Carolina is negotiating building a $193 million multipurpose sports complex at the South Hills MallContinue Reading
Weekly News #183: Microsoft Acquires Activision-Blizzard, Riot Employees Quit, ValkyRae Break, Xbox One Discontinued
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Microsoft turning the gaming world on its headContinue Reading
343 Looking To Expand Halo Championship Series Team Partnership Program In 2022
343 Studios and Microsoft are looking to expand the Halo Championship Series (HCS) Partnership program over the next few months,Continue Reading
Abios Extends Coverage To Halo Infinite
Esports data and technology company Abios has extended its game coverage to include Halo Infinite. As a result, match andContinue Reading
Fnatic Looking To Field Halo Roster Made Up Of Free Agents You Probably Have Not Heard Of
Halo esports has been revitalized following the release of Halo: Infinite earlier this month. With renewed excitement, hundreds of teamsContinue Reading
Formula One Driver Lando Norris Launches Halo Esports Team
Formula One driver Lando Norris has launched a Halo esports team. Norris, a 22-year-old British Formula One driver, competes alongsideContinue Reading
MLS Esports League Plans Return To In-Person Events In January 2022
FIFA esports league eMLS is planning to return to in-person events with fans for its 2022 season in January afterContinue Reading
$5M Esports Industry Grant Created In North Carolina
On November 18th, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed into law the state’s new two-year budget. Included in this planContinue Reading