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British esports organization EXCEL ESPORTS announced that it has completed a £17 million GBP ($23.4 million USD) financing round led by investment firm JRJ Group, which first acquired a majority shareholding in 2018 alongside TOMS Capital, the family office of Noam Gottesman. Further investors that participated in...
British Esports organisation EXCEL ESPORTS has completed a €20m (~£17m) investment round to fund its expansion and new headquarters. The round, which was first reported by Sky News, was led by investment firm JRJ Group. The company previously acquired a majority shareholding in EXCEL in 2018...
Jur3ky and Wave Esports are at odds over an unfavorable contract. Contracts in competitive Fortnite Battle Royale have become the subject of controversy over the last few years. Some may remember the legal battle between Turner “Tfue” Tenney and FaZe Clan as the earliest example of...
Esports entertainment company Allied Esports has announced the launch of its new content development, storytelling, and production services division AE Studios. According to the release, the new division will serve the firm’s partners in need of solutions outside of esports tournament operations and broadcasts. Image Credit: Allied...
Southeast Asian esports organisation Bacon Time has announced a collaboration with streetwear brand Auntys Haus. As a result, the two parties will join forces to create an ‘esports-inspired’ clothing range. Credit: Bacon Time/Auntys Haus RELATED: EVOS Esports unveils PUMA collaboration In 2019, Bacon Time was acquired by Singaporean gaming media company...
Some heroes are still far from balanced. Valve has not dropped a significant patch in a long time. The meta needs some work before the biggest tournament starts. The last patch balancing the game was 7.29d, which was dropped over a week before the start of...
Former NFL All-Pro and current esports coach, Ahman Green and his charity, the Ahman Green Foundation, will host streams to raise funds for gaming charity Gamers Outreach. The goal of these charity streams is to raise money for Project “Go-Kart,” a Gamers Outreach initiative to...
Esports betting operator Ultimate Tournament eSportsbook has joined the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) as the newest anti-corruption supporter. As a member of ESIC, Ultimate Tournament will assist the Commission in investigations regarding suspicious betting activity across its platform. Further, the company will endorse ESIC’s greater efforts...
Arizona Cardinal cornerback Marco Wilson has become an official content creator for lifestyle gaming organisation XSET. The former Florida Gators star player will continue to stream video game content, including Call of Duty: Warzone on his official Twitch channel. Per a release, ‘other exciting initiatives’ will...