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Overwatch 2 PVP Beta is finally here!Overwatch 2 PVP Beta is finally here!
APRIL 26, 2022 | by Georgi L

Starting April 26th at 11am PT, Blizzard allows selected players to battle in the new Overwatch 2 PVP Beta. The players will begin to receive invites to join the PvP Beta throughout the day.  Quick Overview Only players who got an official invitation from Blizzard team can access Overwatch 2 PVP at first; You can […]

Lamborghini Enters Esports Scene With Three Official Sim DriversLamborghini Enters Esports Scene With Three Official Sim Drivers
APRIL 17, 2022 | by Georgi L

Earlier this month, the Italian luxury automobile brand, Lamborghini, announced its first esports team on their Social Media platforms.  Lamborghini decided to join the esports community and to create its own official team in esports.  The Esports team’s squad has a lot of experience already in The Real Race. Jordan Sherratt, Gianfranco Giglioli, and Girgio […]

Usain Bolt is the new Co-Owner of WYLDEUsain Bolt is the new Co-Owner of WYLDE
APRIL 1, 2022 | by Georgi L

The eight-time Olympic gold winner, Usain Bolt, makes his début in esports by becoming a Co-owner of WYLDE. The announcement was made on 30th March. The athlete will be “involved in a range of activities focused on elevating Wylde’s growing brand.” Steve Daly and David Cronin founded WYLDE, two years ago. The organization announced that […]

Snoop Dogg joins FaZe ClanSnoop Dogg joins FaZe Clan
MARCH 11, 2022 | by Georgi L

On 7 March, Snoop Dogg posted on Twitter his new role in FaZe Clan organization. Snoop Dogg has joined FaZe Clan’s board of directors, and will start producing content for the organization.  The Hip Hop artist will join Faze Clan’s board of directors after the company goes public later this year. He and will also […]

Brandon Snow, Head of Activision Blizzard Esports, is leaving the companyBrandon Snow, Head of Activision Blizzard Esports, is leaving the company
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 | by Georgi L

According to an article by Sports Business Journal, Brandon Snow, Head of Activision Blizzard Esports, will part ways with the company at the end of February. The company has to find another Head of ABE until March. Brandon Snow  worked as a part of Activision Blizzard since early 2018. His first position was Chief Revenue […]

Fnatic’s newest global partnership: L’Oréal Men ExpertFnatic’s newest global partnership: L’Oréal Men Expert
JANUARY 15, 2022 | by Georgi L

Good start for 2022! Fnatic has announced a partnership with beauty and personal care brand L’Oréal Men Expert on 12 January 2022. Both Fnatic and L’Oréal will create and develop content and product activations around the new partnership.  The collaboration under the #PrepToPlay hashtag aims to mark the biggest moments in the esports calendar Fnatic’s […]

Dota Pro Circuit 2021Valve cancels Dota 2 Major due to COVID-19
JANUARY 15, 2022 | by Georgi L

Valve decided on 12 January to cancel its first Dota 2 Major of 2022, an event that was expected to conclude Dota Pro Circuit’s Winter Tour. Because of the cancellation, Valve also introduced some additional changes to Dota Pro Circuit 2021 – 22 season. “As the Winter Tour of the Dota Pro Circuit 2021-2022 season […]

manny pacquiao boxManny Pacquiao marked his entry in the esports field with Team Pacquiao GG (TPGG)
DECEMBER 9, 2021 | by Georgi L

Former world champion in boxing and now senator in the Philippines, just launched his new esports team, with great expectations.  Team Pacquiao GG the new threat in esports The purpose of Manny Pacquiao is to “become the pound for pound esports heavyweights of Southeast Asia” More and more sportive, former athletes and superstars invest in […]

Psyonix and BMW in a partnership with Rocket LeaguePsyonix and BMW in a partnership with Rocket League
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 | by Georgi L

Game developer Psyonix has announced its new partnership with vehicle manufacturer BMW for Rocket League esports tournaments on 2nd November.  BMW will become the principal sponsor of two Rocket League  M240i car will be integrated into Rocket League this year BMW, the title sponsor for Rocket League Open and Rocket League Freestyle tournaments BWM will […]

Bitcasino and Evil Geniuses logosEvil Geniuses announced a new partnership with Bitcasino
OCTOBER 18, 2021 | by Georgi L

Evil Geniuses announced in September their new partnership with Bitcasino. They sing the first Crypto-based digital gaming partnership in Esports history. The collaboration will offer a variety of games and entertainment activities. The first Crypto-based digital gaming partnership in esports history Tarik Celik created a custom challenge course map for this partnership Bitcasino will be […]

Blast premier 2017BLAST Premier and SteelSeries new partnership for 2021 Fall Season
OCTOBER 7, 2021 | by Georgi L

Blast Premier announced the partnership with SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, on 4th October 2021. Their cooperation is a multi-event agreement in which SteelSeries will host a number of CS:GO-related activities during the Fall Season. BLAST and SteelSeries collaborated for the first time at the BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen 2019 SteelSeries […]

LoL World Championship 2021Riot announced the new location for the League of Legends World Championship
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 | by Georgi L

22 October Update The winners of World 2021 will receive 18-karat white gold rings. Riot revealed the collaboration with the luxury vehicle brand Mercedes Benz. Because of this alliance, and as is the tradition in world-class sports leagues such as the NBA and the NFL, the winners of this year’s League of Legends World Championship […]

DreamHack AtlantaDreamHack Atlanta postponed due to Covid-19
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 | by Georgi L

 DreamHack Atlanta, originally taking place between 12-14 November 2021, has been postponed.  The organizers announced this decision on 9th September. The event was planned to be held in person. Due to the Covid-19 Delta variant’s rapid spreading, the host decided to put DreamHack Atlanta on hold for the next year.  DreamHack is a worldwide gaming […]

ESIC bans 2 CS:GO players for 5 yearsESIC bans 2 CS:GO players for 5 years
AUGUST 31, 2021 | by Georgi L

2 CSGO players suspended for 5 years ESIC teams up with the FBI for further investigations 34 additional investigations about corruption in North America ESEA are ongoing ESIC bans three players from team Rebirth after evidence of corruption regarding a CS:GO tournament. 2 CS:GO players suspended for 5 years The investigation for match-fixing targeted Sebastian […]

Entain acquired esports betting startup, UnikrnEntain acquired esports betting startup, Unikrn
AUGUST 31, 2021 | by Georgi L

Unikrn will soon have more assets and options for its fans! One of the world’s largest sports betting companies bought Unikrn’s betting services.

Skillshot Media esports hub in Uptown AtlantaSkillshot Media esports hub in Uptown Atlanta
AUGUST 31, 2021 | by Georgi L

Skillshot Media wants to create a 47-acre esports gaming hub. Rubenstein Partners is going to redevelop the area and make it a mixed-use space. The atrium is the nerve center of the new venue Skillshot makes partnerships with “industry-leading leading” allies University System of Georgia and the Georgia Film Academy students will get the chance […]

Twitch bans gambling and affiliate links from its platformTwitch bans gambling and affiliate links from its platform
AUGUST 31, 2021 | by Georgi L

Sharing affiliate links or referral codes to sites that offer real-money slots, roulette, or dice games is now prohibited on Twitch.

SEA's esports market is expected to hit $72.5 million by 2024SEA’s esports market is expected to hit $72.5 million by 2024
AUGUST 17, 2021 | by Georgi L

Southeast Asia gained the attention of esports videogame developers as the expectations for the market to reach $72.5 million in revenue by 2024 are getting real. It is believed that the market will become more and more competitive leading to game developers to bring up new ideas and strategies to the table. A report by […]

Ninjas in Pyjamas and ESV5 merge into NIP GroupNinjas in Pyjamas and ESV5 merge into NIP Group
AUGUST 13, 2021 | by Georgi L

After months of rumors and Reuters’s article, Ninjas in Pyjamas confirmed on the 10th of August the merge with Chinese esports, ESV5.

The International 2021 in a new locationThe International 2021 in a new location
JULY 20, 2021 | by Georgi L

5 October update: due to Covid-19 concerns, Valve decided to refund all tickets. The championship is going to happen without a live audience. Romania’s fast-growing Covid-19 number of cases led to local restrictions. The International 2021 will begin as planned on October 7, and we look forward to welcoming the best Dota teams in the […]

Astralis Tivoli Park FacilityAstralis opens a gaming facility in Tivoli Gardens, Denmark
MARCH 7, 2021 | by Johan C

The concept is being described as Astralis’ “first-ever flagship store.” The facility will have gaming setups for over 130 people, VIP rooms and events, mini-tournaments, views parties and of course the official Astralis merchandise.

Team Burjui Disqualified From DPC Dreamleague EuropeBurjui disqualified from DPC EU lower division after a counterfeited COVID-19 test
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 | by Johan C

Team burjui was disqualified from the Dota Pro Circuit Europe Regional League after the team submitted a positive COVID-19 rest result for a player in order to obtain a transfer.

Danish esport organization North shuts all its operationsDanish esport organization North shuts down all its operations
FEBRUARY 7, 2021 | by Johan C

After only four years, the Danish esports organization North ceased all its operations disbanding it’s CSGO and Apex Legends rosters.

Shanghai International New Cultural and Creative Esports Center - Credit- SuperGenNew $898 million esports arena to be built in Shanghai
JANUARY 8, 2021 | by Johan C

Construction of a $898 M esports arena begins in Shanghai as the Chinese city aims to become the world’s esports capital. Shanghai International New Cultural and Creative Esports Center will cover 500,000 square meters. The new arena will have a hotel, a breakdancing facility, an indoor skydiving venue, and many other amenities and is expected […]

ESL and DreamHack to merge into ESL GamingESL and DreamHack will merge their operations into one entity
OCTOBER 4, 2020 | by Johan C

ESL and DreamHack have merged together under a new brand ESL Gaming. Both entities, owned by Swedish-based company Modern Times Group (MTG), will continue to organize events and operate under their own brands.

Valorant Launch Date and Character OverviewValorant’s launch date and characters abilities overview
MAY 24, 2020 | by Johan C

Valorant is Riot Game’s first official title since the launch of League of Legends over 11 years ago.

PUBG Global Series 2020 DetailsPUBG Global Series 2020 – Everything you need to know about PUBG‘s +$3.5M tournaments.
APRIL 19, 2020 | by Johan C

PUBG corp announced that PUBG Global Series 2020 or PGS will feature three event stops and a Grand Finals with a total prize pool distribution of at least $3.5M USD.

Coronavirus moves F1 races online. Max Verstappen to join special esports eventCoronavirus moves F1 races online. Max Verstappen to join special esports event
MARCH 15, 2020 | by Johan C

Max Verstappen, the Belgian-Dutch racing driver who competes in Formula One with Red Bull Racing, will join Lando Norris for a coronavirus-free esports showdown against a field of top gamers.

Esports Tournaments Cancelled Because of the Coronavirus OutbreakCoronavirus LIVE UPDATE: Complete list of esports tournaments cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
MARCH 14, 2020 | by Johan C

Here’s a round-up of major esports tournaments that have been canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak so far.

G2-Esports-continues-partnership-with-AOC-in-2020G2 Esports continues its partnership with AOC in 2020
JANUARY 3, 2020 | by Johan C

G2 Esports confirmed an extension of their existing partnership with AOC in 2020, the two brands working on a series of new products for AOC’s lineup of gaming monitors.

Clash Royale World Finals 2019The Clash Royale World Finals 2019 comes with a $400,000 prize pool
NOVEMBER 9, 2019 | by Johan C

The Clash Royale World Finals 2019 represents the conclusion of the annual Clash Royale League and comes with a whooping $400,000 prize pool.

IEM-Katowice-2020-will-feature-a-Starcraft-2-tournamentIEM Katowice 2020 will feature a $400,000 Starcraft 2 tournament
NOVEMBER 6, 2019 | by Johan C

Taking place between February 24th until the 1st of March, the 33rd ESL-backed SC2 event will also mark the 10th anniversary of the game as a leading title of the IEM Circuit.

Riot New Games - LOL Wild RiftEverything Riot Announced During their League of Legends 10th Anniversary Event
OCTOBER 21, 2019 | by Johan C

Riot Games celebrated 10 years of League of Legends with a live stream dedicated not only to LOL news but to their upcoming brand new games and projects.

GTA 6 is coming soon according to Steven OggGTA 6 is coming “soon” according to Steven Ogg
OCTOBER 18, 2019 | by Johan C

GTA 6 could be releasing within the next year or two, according to GTA 5’s very own Trevor, Steven Ogg.

Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer ModeCyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Mode was confirmed by CD Projekt Red
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 | by Johan C

Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer is a confirmed thing. CD Projekt Red will launch the game as a single player game but it confirmed a multiplayer mode is in the works and will be added somewhere down the line.

Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Reveal DemoThe new Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay demo is here!
AUGUST 31, 2019 | by Johan C

Cyberpunk 2077 players finally get to see how playing as a Solo compares to playing as a Netrunner.

OG-Wins-The-International-2019OG wins Dota 2’s The International 2019
AUGUST 25, 2019 | by Johan C

OG wrote history today in Shanghai, becoming the first team in Dota 2’s history to win The International two years in a row.

Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord - Steam Early AccessMount & Blade 2: Bannerlord available to Early Access in March 2020
AUGUST 20, 2019 | by Johan C

Don your armor, gather your bannermen, sharpen your sword and get ready to step on the battlefields of Calradia – Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is coming to Steam Early Access in March 2020.

2019 Berlin Major Team StickersThe 2019 StarLadder Berlin Major Stickers are here!
AUGUST 14, 2019 | by Johan C

Valve announced the release of the Viewer Pass, Team Stickers, and Player Stickers for the 2019 StarLadder Berlin Major. P

Call of Duty League has now eight confirmed teamsCall of Duty League has now eight confirmed teams
AUGUST 12, 2019 | by Johan C

Activision Blizzard announced in their Q2 earning meeting with investors that the eight slot for the 2020 Call of Duty League has been sold.

ESL-One-Birmingham-Viewership-and-Attendance-RecordESL One Birmingham became the most watched ESL One Dota 2 event in history
JUNE 25, 2019 | by Johan C

ESL One Birmingham set a new viewership record, witnessing the highest viewership for an ESL One Dota 2 event organized thus far.

KFC BattleKFC goes FPS and it’s trigger-finger licking good
JUNE 15, 2019 | by Johan C

KFC just announced its move into the esports scene by hosting two KFC Battle esports tournaments for Central and Eastern European players.

Riot League of Legends Pro ViewLeague of Legends puts the Pro in POV
JUNE 15, 2019 | by Johan C

Riot Games announced the release of their new LOL Pro View, a new premium viewing that brings individual players POVs to viewers’ screens.

Faceit-Pro-Series-Apex-Legends-Tournament-LogoThe FACEIT Apex Legends esports series is dropping on you
MAY 30, 2019 | by Johan C

The tournament, officially called FACEIT Pro Series: Apex Legends, kicks off its first event at 2PM PST/5PM EST on May 31st and will run for four hours.

Marvel-League-of-Legends-Lux-ComicsMarvel And Riot Games To Release Lux Comics Series
MAY 30, 2019 | by Johan C

The Lady of Luminosity will have her own comic series from Marvel, featuring a plethora of other LOL champions such as Garen and Sylas, and explore their relationships with Lux. Following the launch of Ashe – Warmother, the first collaboration between Marvel which made its debut earlier this year, Marvel and Riot announced a brand […]

Death Stranding Collector EditionDeath Stranding Collector’s Edition will give you a baby
MAY 30, 2019 | by Johan C

Always wanted to start your own happy family but could never meet that perfect woman? Buy Death Stranding’s Collector Edition and you will receive your very own BB pod with a life-sized baby inside. We know it’s not like the real deal, but hey… at least you don’t have to worry about soccer lessons or […]

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