Chinese live streaming platform Huya has signed a media rights deal with China’s League of Legends operator TJ Sports, which grants the platform exclusive broadcasting, video-on-demand, and distribution rights in China to the League of Legends Pro League (LPL), League of Legends Development League (LDL),...
Park and Friedman developed an exam to add merit to hiring processes. In an announcement on Twitter, Sebastian Park and Ryan Friedman announced the launch of their new company the Esports Certification Institute (ECI). We are excited to announce the launch of Esports Certification Institute, a Public...
ESL and DouYu extend their contract for another year and expand their terms. According to EsportsInsider, ESL Gaming and DouYu are not only renewing their partnership but are also expanding on its terms. DouYu now scores exclusive rights to the broadcasting of the ESL Pro Tour...
Council adds 5 active players as new members. Announced Tuesday, April 27, the Counter-Strike Professional Players’ Association (CSPPA) has added new board members. The board now includes players with their first change in council. Chris “chrisj” de Jong and Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt remain on the board....
Valve is introducing a great idea, though it may need some refinement. Just today, Valve added Dota Pro Circuit Team Profiles, which is a visual overhaul to the Live Matches section of the game. The changes will let fans track several sections of a match, including...
Brazilian esports organization LOUD, known for its content production that breaks records across platforms, has officially entered the music business through the signing of Brazilian rapper Gustavo “GUXTA” Souza. The 19-year-old artist has already worked with LOUD influencers on other audiovisual productions that generated more...
ESL Gaming announced Tuesday that it will continue its partnership with Chinese live streaming platform DouYu. Financial terms of this renewed partnership were not disclosed. Under the extended and expanded terms of the deal, DouYu will be granted exclusive rights to broadcast ESL Pro Tour...
Finnish CS:GO tournament organizer Elisa Esports has teamed up with Belgrade-based production company Relog Media, and Chinese tournament organizer Funspark to co-create a joint international CS:GO tournament series called “Elisa Champion of Champions Tour,” featuring a $2.7M total prize pool across the circuit. The tournament...
The Mid-Seasonal Invitational is just around the corner with Royal Never Give Up, Pentanet.GG and the Unicorns of Love all in action in Group A. ESTNN is back with its second of three 2021 MSI role-by-role power rankings. Due to the removal of the VCS from...
Rocket League maintains a solid position for its esports content while Brazilian streamers continue to make their presence known on Twitch. Twitch’s Top Channel – xQc Félix “xQc” Lengyel maintains his dominance on Twitch. The rapid departure of Ludwig Ahgren from the Top 10 following...