Australian esports organisation Chiefs Esports Club has renewed its partnership with Australian University Bond University. The two parties signed a two-year deal that will see Bond University continue to be the ‘official education partner’ for the esports organisation. Bond University and Chiefs will continue to work...
Developer Epic Games has announced that players residing in Russia will be ineligible to receive cash prizes in Fortnite Competitive tournaments going forward. The statement, released early on Friday UK time, states that the ban will apply effective immediately. Players residing in the Russian Federation will...
Esports and gaming news publication Upcomer, owned by Enthusiast Gaming, has laid off a number of writing staff, the company’s Editor in Chief Sean Morrison announced on social media. Morrison said the move is a part of a ‘company-wide pivot to video’, and hinted at a...
NFTs have become a growing occurrence within the esports industry. A multitude of organisations have either secured blockchain partnerships or launched a series of NFTs on a variety of platforms. However, NFT integration doesn’t just stop at esports. The gaming industry has also embraced the allure...
Spanish esports organisation Giants Gaming has secured a partnership with the regional branch of global fast-food chain Burger King. As a result of the partnership, Burger King’s logo will be featured on the front of Giants’ professional team jerseys. The fast-food chain’s branding will also feature...
Esports tournament platform Challengermode has entered a partnership with AI-powered video platform Reely. As a result of the deal, the platform will provide automated video content for players and tournament organisers using the platform. Image credit: Challengermode, Reely RELATED: Challengermode expands into LATAM with Yup.gg partnership According to a release, the...
Electronic Arts has named Southeast Asian organisation FIGHT Esports as a broadcast partner of the ongoing second season of its Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS). As a result, the organisation gained rights to broadcast ALGS Championship: Challenger Circuit tournaments for the APAC South region in the...
Image credit: VeraEsports / Verasity Axie Infinity, the NFT-based Pokemon-style blockchain game, probably isn’t the first title to come to mind when you think of esports. Some would argue the game shouldn’t even be classed as one. While Axie Infinity does bear some of the hallmarks...
The ongoing dispute between Dr Disrespect and Twitch has officially concluded. Two years have passed since Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm… The post Dr Disrespect resolves dispute with Twitch, says he won’t return to the platform appeared first on Esports News Network | ESTNN. Esports, Streaming...
Epic Games has barred Russian residents from cash tournaments. Russian Fortnite players were dealt a proverbial dagger to the heart… The post Fortnite: Epic bans Russian residents from cash tournaments appeared first on Esports News Network | ESTNN. Esports, Fortnite...