In this piece, Ben Steenhuisen, Senior Software Architect at Bayes Esports, details how Bayes analyses kills and deaths (KDR) inside the esports industry’s top games, and how to add context. Data models by Darina Goldin, Director of Data Science at Bayes Esports. Image credit: Valve In many...
FIFA and Electronic Arts have announced its new esports programme for EA SPORTS FIFA 22. According to the announcement, the new programme will allow players from more than 70 countries to compete in FIFA, making it one of the world’s largest competitive gaming ecosystems. Image credit: Electronic...
Danish esports organisation Astralis has announced a partnership with technology services and consulting company Capgemini. As a result of the deal, which is specifically tied to the company’s Danish operations, Capgemini’s logo will be present on the front of Astralis’s player jerseys. Photo credit: Astralis RELATED: Astralis...
Leaks today in the Fortnite Battle Royale scene indicate a string of ICON Series Limited Time Modes (LTMs) in the works. Fortnite's ICON Series dates back to the Marshmello skin—released in 2019. Since the well-known DJ and music producer entered Fortnite, many notable figures have followed...
Celebrities have flocked to esports in recent years as a way to express themselves and expand their careers. Famous musicians, artists, actors, and more that have or continue to invest in or become involved in esports recognise the link between fandoms and competition, whether live or...
North American esports organisation Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) has announced a series of executive promotions and changes as part of the organisation’s larger corporate reorganisation effort. Image credit: Immortals Gaming Club RELATED: Immortals GC expands leadership team, commits to player health Ari Segal, Immortals’s CEO, has been promoted...
The first console-exclusive tournament of Fortnite Season 8 has been announced! Tournament time has arrived in Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 8. Players have had sufficient time to prepare themselves for the challenge ahead, whether it be the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) or the previously promised...
Brazilian football club Flamengo has teamed up with European esports organisation QLASH for the Brawl Stars Master League. As a result of the partnership, QLASH will loan its LATAM Brawl Stars roster to Flamengo for the competition. This includes Brazilian players Sinval, Lele and Guido as...
Esports infrastructure company Nerd Street Gamers has teamed up with Riot Games and Wisdom Gaming to host North America’s first League of Legends: Wild Rift LAN Championship. The Wild Rift Summoner Series LAN Championship, set to commence from October 8th – 11th, will take place at...
Kirklees College has announced a partnership with Yorkshire-based company Lucent Esports to develop its esports courses. Image credit: Kiklees College / Lucent Esports RELATED: Newcastle College launches esports programme with Newcastle United Foundation According to the release, the courses will cover all aspects of the esports industry, including games, teams and...