Toronto-based esports betting platform Rivalry has announced that Stephen Rigby, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s former President and CEO, will join its board of directors. Rigby’s appointment, which is slated to be approved at the company’s next shareholder meeting, is said to represent ‘a critical step in...
Singapore-based esports talent agency Tier One Entertainment has announced that venture capital fund Gobi Partners and record label Warner Music Group have invested in the firm. The strategic investments were made during the company’s Pre-Series A funding round. The total amount raised during the round has...
We take a look at the League of Legends Wild Rift World Championship in Japan. League Of Legends: Wild Rift has been available in regional public beta for several months. Since the beginning, Riot Games has made no less than 60 champions available to players and...
Southeast Asian organisation FIGHT Esports has launched a series of regional campus tournaments for students in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. According to the release, FIGHT Campus League looks to bolster gaming communities among colleges and universities within the regions. The event’s regional leagues are expected...
Chinese live streaming platform Huya has signed a media rights deal with China’s League of Legends operator TJ Sports, which grants the platform exclusive broadcasting, video-on-demand, and distribution rights in China to the League of Legends Pro League (LPL), League of Legends Development League (LDL),...
Park and Friedman developed an exam to add merit to hiring processes. In an announcement on Twitter, Sebastian Park and Ryan Friedman announced the launch of their new company the Esports Certification Institute (ECI). We are excited to announce the launch of Esports Certification Institute, a Public...
ESL and DouYu extend their contract for another year and expand their terms. According to EsportsInsider, ESL Gaming and DouYu are not only renewing their partnership but are also expanding on its terms. DouYu now scores exclusive rights to the broadcasting of the ESL Pro Tour...
Council adds 5 active players as new members. Announced Tuesday, April 27, the Counter-Strike Professional Players’ Association (CSPPA) has added new board members. The board now includes players with their first change in council. Chris “chrisj” de Jong and Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt remain on the board....
Valve is introducing a great idea, though it may need some refinement. Just today, Valve added Dota Pro Circuit Team Profiles, which is a visual overhaul to the Live Matches section of the game. The changes will let fans track several sections of a match, including...
Brazilian esports organization LOUD, known for its content production that breaks records across platforms, has officially entered the music business through the signing of Brazilian rapper Gustavo “GUXTA” Souza. The 19-year-old artist has already worked with LOUD influencers on other audiovisual productions that generated more...