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UK-based esports organisation Semper Fortis Esports (SMPR) has entered the world of play-to-earn after establishing a new division called SMPR Guild. SMPR Guild, which focuses on blockchain-based play-to-earn gaming, will purchase in-game NFT items and provide them to its players on a revenue-sharing basis. Image credit: SMPR...

Paris Saint-Germain Esports has announced a new partnership with audio equipment company EPOS. As part of the deal, EPOS will be the official audio equipment provider for PSG Esports’ DOTA 2 team, PSG.LGD. Image Credit: PSG Media RELATED: PSG.LGD secures six-figure Betway sponsorship PSG’s Brand Director, Fabien Allègre commented about...

Red Bull Solo Q, a League of Legends solo tournament organised by Red Bull, is set to return in 2022 with national tournaments and a world finals. The tournaments will start in March and will feature national and international qualifiers that feed into the grand finals...

British esports organisation EXCEL Esports has named UK-based computer manufacturer YOYOTECH as its official PC hardware partner.  As part of the agreement, both parties will work together on creating an EXCEL-branded PC. Moreover, the YOYOTECH logo will also be featured on the organisation’s team jerseys when...

Heat Map is a monthly Esports Insider Newsletter discussing emerging trends in the esports industry. In this special edition article, ESI Journalist Kerry Waananen looks at esports and anime’s growing convergence. Subscribe to Heat Map and other ESI newsletters here. Last week, gaming and esports audiences...