Ukraine-based esports organization NAVI (Natus Vincere) has launched its new fan-focused initiative called NAVINATION this week. Through a partnership (which was revealed in December of 2020) with Los Angeles-based blockchain game tech company DMarket, NAVINATION is best described as equal parts competition and a fan...
In a major push for inclusivity in Valorant, Riot has announced the VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers program for exposure to marginalized groups. The VALORANT Champions Tour is taking place across the globe currently with hundreds of teams competing to claim dominance in their region. Every...
Australian esports startup GGWP Academy has raised $350,000 AUD (~£196,461) from its pre-seed funding round. The funding round featured an all-female line-up with Eleanor Ventures, Scale Investors, and Working Theory Capital investing in the firm. Moreover, an unnamed female-led startup was also featured in the pre-seed...
A packed weekend of esports competition once again pushed Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to the top of the channel standings with Dota 2 staying in the mix. Meanwhile Grand Theft Auto V remains firm in its position within the Top Three categories on Twitch. Twitch’s Top...
Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch League has revealed more details on its competitive structure for the 2021 season. Credit: Overwatch League RELATED: IBM enters esports with Overwatch League data and sponsorship deal The fourth season of Overwatch’s franchised league is expected to commence on April 16th and will consist...
ESTNN takes a brief dive into the upcoming matches of IEM Katowice 2021. The playoffs for Intel Extreme Masters Katowice are right around the corner after a series of exciting games in the group stage. Now that only six teams remain in the competition, the battle...
Gaming-arena developer Belong, a subsidiary of Vindex, has announced multiple new hires as the company continues to expand its management team. These new appointments include Kasey Kramer, formerly of Activision Blizzard Esports and Major League Gaming, Ex-Starbucks Regional Vice President Pablo Arizmendi-Kalb, Angelo Rossi, and Myrna...
ESL UK has welcomed UK energy drink brand Beyond NRG as the latest sponsor of its domestic esports competition, the ESL Premiership. As a part of the deal, Beyond NRG will become an official partner of the ESL Premiership for the upcoming spring season across all titles,...
Seven straight days of CDL action kicked off with two excellent matches. Last night the Call of Duty League Super Week kicked off with two great matches. Here’s a recap of both games, including some important stats. Florida Mutineers 3-1 Los Angeles Guerrillas The Los Angeles Guerrillas started...
Esports in Canada is getting a boost after OverActive Media confirmed today that together with the design firm Populous, a near $500M entertainment performance venue is due to be completed in 2025. This project marks the first potential new sports or entertainment venue built in...