Sixers Innovation Lab, a venture capital fund supported by Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment (HBSE), has launched a second fund to support early-stage startups across the United States. The fund will focus on B2C and B2B2C companies in esports and gaming, alongside sports, media, entertainment and...
North American esports organisation Evil Geniuses has unveiled a new dedicated, full-service content studio. The studio will be led by John Jung, the organisation’s Vice President of Operations and Studio, who joined after a two-year spell at Banner Studios. Image credit: Evil Geniuses RELATED: CSM named sponsorship sales agency of record...
See what’s new in Fortnite hotfix v20.10. Chapter 3 Season 2 is well underway and fans are enjoying the new… The post Fortnite Hotfix v20.10: Condo Canyon Battle, Easter Celebration & More appeared first on Esports News Network | ESTNN. Esports, Fortnite...
Some heroes in Overwatch are known for their speed, whereas others are popular for being hard to master. With that… The post Overwatch: Basic Guide on How To Use Symmetra appeared first on Esports News Network | ESTNN. Esports, Overwatch...
Esports, and the wider media and entertainment landscape, could hardly exist without partnerships and sponsorships, at least not on the professional level we’ve come to expect today. It’s a simple barter practised for centuries: companies exchange capital for exposure, pouring money into the development of...
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:...
Ludwig Mondays return with a $100K USD prize pool spread across three weeks. YouTube superstar Ludwig Ahgren threw his hat… The post Ludwig Partners with Epic Games for $100K Fortnite Mondays appeared first on Esports News Network | ESTNN. Esports, Fortnite...
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 esports organisation Mkers has unveiled a new brand identity to coincide with its fifth anniversary. The rebrand includes a new, minimalist logo featuring an M and the organisation’s name, which Mkers says is ‘inspired by the traditional iconography of the gaming world’. Image credit: Mkers RELATED:...