ESL and DreamHack merge to create ESL Gaming
ESL and DreamHack announced today that the two esports companies have merged to create ESL Gaming. Modern Times Group (MTG) has owned both companies...
The DeanBeat: The Call of Duty League delivers a throne and a $4.6 million prize pool this weekend
This weekend, the Call of Duty League Championship will take place as a virtual esports tournament, and the winner will take the throne. In...
Niko Partners: Esports generated $519 million in Asia in 2019, growth continues in pandemic
Esports generated $519 million in revenue in 2019 in Asia, making it the No. 1 region in the world for such revenue, according to...
Evo 2020 cancelled in wake of sexual abuse allegations (Updated)
Evo is the biggest fighting game event of the year. This year’s show had to go online due to the pandemic, but now that...
Valorant gets big esports plans with the Ignition Series
Riot Games announced the Ignition Series today, the “publisher’s first step to build a thriving esport” for Valorant. The team-based shooter had its official...
Gaming sees explosive growth in social video as people stay home
Entertainment, in all of its forms, has always been an important pastime for Americans. And now with millions sheltering at home, it’s taken an...
Immortals CEO Ari Segal: The digital experience is at the ‘core of esports’
The majority of esports leagues have moved their competitions online over the last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes marquee events such...
Game companies planning for up to 1TB-per-second bandwidth on ocean cables
It’s not news that esports is a global phenomenon. With its roots in StarCraft and PC bangs in South Korea and shooters and LAN...
Blizzard cofounder Mike Morhaime: Shared experiences are key to success in gaming
Mike Morhaime is the cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment, and he was president and CEO of the World of Warcraft developer until 2018. Since then,...
Taking gaming in Southeast Asia to new heights
Presented by Singtel Already a well-honed pastime since the very first computers made its way into homes, our increasingly digital lifestyle and hyper-connectivity has...