The much-anticipated reunion of Season X trio Mongraal, Mitr0 and Benjyfishy has come to an end. After splitting with former teammate Martin "MrSavage" Foss Andersen, top European player Benjy "benjyfishy" David Fish revealed the exciting news that he'd rejoin Season X allies Kyle "Mongraal" Jackson and...
In September of 2019, VENN closed a $17M USD seed funding round led by BITKRAFT, with participation from Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime, Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill, Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, and Blizzard’s former Head of Global Sports Amy Morhaime. Months after it officially launched...
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board has released its “2020+5” agenda, detailing a list of recommendations for the organization’s continued efforts to evolve alongside an ever-changing, increasingly digital global culture. Among these recommendations is the following: “encourage the development of virtual sport and further...
Activision Blizzard Esports wants to turn its primetime slots on YouTube for Call of Duty League and Overwatch League into its version of the NFL’s “Sunday Night Football,” as it’s placing more emphasis this year on flexing in the best matchups. CDL got its season...
The Washington Justice’s Mark Ein could become the next owner to operate both an Overwatch League and Call of Duty League franchise, as there is mutual interest around potentially expanding CDL to DC, people familiar with the matter tell Sports Business Journal. CDL is entering...
For the past decade, cryptocurrency evangelists have been telling us that Bitcoin represents a new financial dawn. It’s a change just as far-reaching but even more fundamental than the shift from coins and notes to chips and scans. Yet while even the most conservative now have...
Russian online educational resource Skillbox and Russian esports media outlet Cybersport.ru have joined forces to create a dedicated section on education within the esports and gaming industry. The section on Cybersport’s website will feature a range of content including information on thematic courses alongside tips and tricks to help players...
British polling and data company YouGov has enhanced its Global Fan Profiles tool so properties, sponsors and rights holders can track fan sentiment and attitudes in esports. Credit: YouGov RELATED: YouGov hires Nicole Pike as esports and gaming lead The new YouGov Global Fan Profiles gives a view of fanbases around the world, providing data...
Riot Games has announced several broadcast partnerships for the 2021 VALORANT competitive season. Riot partners with Freaks 4U Gaming & SPORTFIVE in Europe, CIS and Turkey Credit: Riot Games RELATED: LetsPlay.Live partners with Riot Games to broadcast OCE VALORANT competitive season German production company Freaks 4U Gaming has joined...
Nickmercs thrived in his return to competitive Fortnite. In case you missed it, veteran Fortnite player and all-around gaming titan Nick "Nickmercs" Kolcheff returned to the competitive scene in this past weekend's Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS). The popular Twitch streamer, who regularly averages tens of thousands...