Chinese livestreaming platform Huya has signed an exclusive media rights deal worth ￥2,013m RMB (~£223.88m) for…
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Rivalry welcomes former Ontario Lottery executive as board member
Toronto-based esports betting platform Rivalry has announced that Stephen Rigby, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s former President…
Warner Music Group and Gobi Partners invests in Tier One Entertainment
Singapore-based esports talent agency Tier One Entertainment has announced that venture capital fund Gobi Partners and…
FIGHT Esports launches FIGHT Campus League in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia
Southeast Asian organisation FIGHT Esports has launched a series of regional campus tournaments for students in…
Nexon Purchases $100 Million Worth of Bitcoin
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the purchase…
TikTok, Enthusiast Gaming and e.l.f. Cosmetics Join Forces to Launch: TikTok Gamers Got Talent!
OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TikTok has partnered with Enthusiast Gaming, the largest gaming media platform in North America,…
Roblox Named to TIME’s Inaugural list of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies
SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, TIME reveals the TIME100 Most Influential Companies, a new list–and an expansion…
Former Dignitas and Houston Rockets execs launch Esports Certification Institute
Former Dignitas Chief of Staff Ryan Friedman and Houston Rockets’ ex-VP of Esports Sebastian Park have…
Outlast and Outplay the Competition With the Razer Orochi V2
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Razer(TM), the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today…
Mission Control partners with HyperX and launches U.S. Parks and Recreation Esports Championship
Mission Control GG, a startup focused on gathering communities via esports, has announced the U.S. Parks…
Knights and Beautyblender join forces to host female-only VALORANT series
North American esports organisation Knights has announced a partnership with makeup brand Beautyblender. The collaboration will…
Gen.G partners with Conoco to host collegiate esports event Rivalry Week
Multinational organisation Gen.G has partnered with American gas station brand Conoco to host a collegiate esports…
Make the Perfect Combination to Create Your Dream Home in Merge Villa
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merge, discover, and design in Merge Villa, a new puzzle game with a home-design…
ESL extends DouYu media rights contract
Esports organiser and production company ESL and DreamHack have announced an extension of its media rights…
A guide to: Automotive brands in esports
In recent years automotive brands have become increasingly prevalent in esports. More and more, car manufacturers…
Hasbro Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today reported financial results…
HyperX Partners with Red Bull Racing Esports Team
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced it is joining forces…
Lenovo renews sponsorship deal with Circuito Brasileiro de Counter Strike
Computer manufacturer Lenovo has renewed its sponsorship deal with the Circuito Brasileiro de Counter Strike (CBCS).…
HyperX named as peripherals partner for Red Bull Racing Esports
Gaming peripherals company HyperX has announced a partnership with simulation racing team Red Bull Racing Esports.…
FaZe Clan signs NFL quarterback Kyler Murray
North American esports organisation FaZe Clan has welcomed professional American football player Kyler Murray to its…