NASDAQ-traded gambling operator Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has signed a multi-year deal with the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), a Major League Soccer franchise. The agreement will see EEG become the franchise’s esports tournament platform provider, operating official events for the LAFC. The gambling firm will...
It's looking like Team Secret, Team Aster, Virtus.pro & PSG.LGD are our strongest contenders. WePlay AniMajor 2021 is not only the last major before TI10, it's also the last chance teams have to earn DPC Points to help them qualify directly to TI10. The pressure to...
HyperX, the gaming peripherals division of Kingston Technology, is now a part of Hewlett Packard (HP), the companies announced in a release. This marks the last step in a lengthy acquisition process first announced by HP in February. RELATED: HyperX named peripherals partner for Red Bull Racing...
Esports investment in May was led by Fnatic raising $17m. There were various mergers and acquisitions, including Enthusiast Gaming’s acquisition of both Icy Veins and Tabwire, as well as two Letters of Intent (LOI) signed by other companies set to make acquisitions of their own. Each...
The International nears as players high-five their way to the qualifiers. Valve has released the Dota Plus Summer Update which sees the return of High Five and Guild Banners for everyone. Apart from the seasonal update, They've also mentioned the TI qualifier dates among other details. As...
They’re here. Epic Games has laid the foundation for Fortnite’s latest season, and an alien invasion of sorts is underway. The leaks began weeks ago, with much of the game’s reputable data miners uncasing small tidbits of information pointing toward UFOs appearing in-game. Recognizable personalities within...
Brazilian esports superstar Bruno “Nobru” Goes has been named the new creative head of gaming at retail store Casas Bahia. This is a major move by the company, which is traditionally focused on household goods, into the gaming industry, which has been attracting attention from...
Electronic Arts announced Tuesday that the total prize pool for the Apex Legends Global Series Championship is $2.58M USD. EA contributed an initial $1M to the prize pool, with the rest coming from sales of limited edition in-game skins. EA did not disclose precisely how...
Free Fire's OB28 update is what players need to look out for. Garena Free Fire has collaborated with numerous companies and celebrities in the past, and just after the announcement of a partnership with McLaren, they have announced another collaboration, this time with Capcom. With it,...
The Esports Observer has learned that the player transfer agreement of Tyson “TenZ” Ngo from Cloud9 to Sentinels was signed in April that allowed an option for Sentinels to purchase Ngo’s contract, which has now been completed. Sources have told TEO that the transaction was...