Gaming has “changed the definition of entertainment,” according to Now Gaming co-Founder & CEO Maha Abouelenein. Speaking during the Esports Rising virtual event, Abouelenein highlighted Gen Z as the age bracket that is pushing that change as they take part in gaming “on a daily...
As collegiate esports continue to grow, the need to develop career paths in the space takes on greater significance. CSL Esports CEO Rob Johnson, speaking during the Esports Rising virtual event on Tuesday, said, “What we want to help with the schools is, you’re not...
MSI 2021’s second day delivered action all around. After the explosive start of MSI 2021 on day one, unconventional picks like Rumble, Morgana, and Lee Sin are heating up the stage. Things were about to get heated moving into the second day of MSI Group stages.RNG...
Epic Games is honoring Fortnite “OG” and one of the most underrated players of all time with a tournament in his name. The Reverse2k Cup is happening, and it’s been a long time coming for a player who often goes overlooked in the grand scheme of...
UK-based esports organisation Resolve Esports has announced the acquisition of fellow UK organisation Barrage Esports. As a result of the acquisition, and subsequent merger, Resolve will take over all of Barrage’s esports and business operations. This includes the organisation’s Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) spot,...
Tencent Holdings has been in talks with the U.S. government to avoid selling its stake in Riot Games and Epic Games, according to a Reuters report. The company has been talking with a security panel with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States...
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A big part of esports, especially from a brand perspective, is the impact of influencers who often interact directly with fans during live streams, and this sparked lively discussion at the Esports Rising virtual event. Loaded VP/Corporate Development Avi Bhuiyan noted the importance of understanding...
Hawks Talon Gaming, the NBA 2K League franchise owned by the Atlanta Hawks NBA team, has opened a dedicated facility inside the State Farm Arena. Known as its ‘Gaming House’, the 4172 square-foot facility will be used for practice and Hawks’ upcoming season of the NBA 2K...
Livestreaming platform Twitch will become part of NBC’s Olympic content and coverage plan in a new partnership. Twitch will produce live content in the lead up to the games and throughout the event. According to a release, the partnership will emphasize “unique programming tailored to...