Mobile esports platform Mobile Premier League (MPL) has reached a pre-money valuation of $2.3bn (~£1.7bn) after a Series E funding round led by Legatum Capital. The latest funding achievement for the Indian gaming and esports company grants it unicorn status – a privately held startup worth...
Irish esports infrastructure company Digital Motorsports has announced it has entered a partnership with FIA Rally Star, a motorsport initiative set up by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), motorsport’s governing body. As a result, the company has secured the marketing rights for the initiative, which aims to...
North American esports infrastructure company Nerd Street Gamers has partnered with HITN TV, a non-commercial Spanish-language television network, to launch an esports training programme designed to further diversity in esports. The programme looks to provide professional-level training to young Hispanic and African-American gamers in order to...
The SoloYolo provided some great entertainment, and ChowH1 took home $100K. Following the conclusion of the $300K World Series of Warzone EU Duos event, the brand new SoloYolo match took place. The SoloYolo saw all 150 players drop in solo, with $100K on the line. In...
The Spanish duo comes out on top in Verdansk. Following an extremely entertaining four hours, the Spanish duo of MethodzSick and T1DAGA have come out as winners of the $300K World Series of Warzone Duos event. The World Series of Warzone has provided us with the top-level...
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) is returning for the 2021-22 season with its largest expansion to date. The upcoming season will usher in a return to LAN as well as an expansion into three new markets, a larger prize pool, and an updated format. Image credit:...
ESTNN guides Fortnite players through the mysterious Sideways in Chapter 2 - Season 8. Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 8 introduced the “Sideways” into Battle Royale mode, which certainly feels like a blast from the past. Last season’s Operation: Sky Fire event set in motion the invasion...
ESI Digital Summer — presented by GamingMalta, with Gold Partner GRID Esports, and Silver Partner Omnicoach — kicked off five months after ESI Digital Spring with exciting new panels ranging from the latest when it comes to esports and education to in-game advertising and fan monetisation. The event...
North American esports organisation Evil Geniuses (EG) announced a strategic partnership with Bitcoin-focused casino operator, Bitcasino. Per a release, EG’s partnership with Bitcasino is the first of its kind in esports. As a result of the agreement, the Bitcasino logo will be featured on the sleeve...
The name KRÜ Esports dotted headlines around the industry last October when Manchester City’s Sergio ‘Kun’ Agüero was announced as the Founder & CEO of the newly forged organisation. Joining the growing ranks of footballers entering esports, Agüero’s org has quickly ascended the ranks in a number...