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Metaverse entertainment and production company Infinite Reality (iR) has reached an agreement to acquire esports conglomerate ReKTGlobal for $470m (~£360m). The merger integrates ReKTGlobal’s esports properties into iR, including its esports team franchises, marketing and partnership services, talent management, and technology products. Image credit: ReKTGlobal RELATED: ReKTGlobal secures...

North American esports organisation Tribe Gaming has partnered with gaming course provider GamerzClass to provide Clash of Clans courses. As a result of the deal, Tribe Gaming players Nebrax, Fluxxy and Excosist will launch a series of classes on game mechanics through Gamerzclass. (ESI Illustration) Image credit:...

Game developer and publisher Epic Games has announced a $2bn (~£1.5bn) round of financing involving Sony Group Corporation and KIRKBI. Epic Games said the financial injection will be used to support the company’s growth, and help advance its vision to build the metaverse. Epic Games announces $2bn...

Italian car brand Automobili Lamborghini, owned by the Volkswagen Group, has launched its own esports team and signed three sim racing drivers to its roster. The Automobili Lamborghini Esports Team, as it’s officially named, will compete in the GT World Challenge Esports Championships in the game...