Niko Partners: China’s pro esports market will hit $1.26 billion in 2017
The esports market in China is expected to grow to $1.26 billion in 2017, according to a new report from market researcher Niko Partners....
Blizzard promises Overwatch League players at least $50,000 per year
Being a professional gamer isn’t easy. Your earnings often depend on how much you win, which is sometimes out of your control (especially in...
PUBG guns for your wallet with early microtransaction test
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is getting a tournament in Germany with a $350,000 prize pool. The Gamescom PUBG Invitational will take place August 23 through 26,...
Heroes of the Storm’s championships will let viewers tip teams for loot
Heroes of the Storm‘s esports league is encouraging fans to cheer for their teams … with money. People watching the best players compete in...
Esports entrepreneurs will take the stage at GamesBeat 2017
GamesBeat 2017 will take place at San Francisco’s beautiful Fort Mason on October 5 and October 6. And we’re delighted to announce our next three...
Esports TV ratings aren’t great … except for Candy Crush
Esports games like Dota 2 and League of Legends have massive global audiences, but most of those viewers consume content online. That has led...
Capcom’s Pro Tour finals will be in Boston on November 18 and 19
Red Bull revealed today that this year’s Capcom Pro Tour North American Finals will be from November 18-November 19 in Boston. Players will compete in...
Why Kabam cofounder Kevin Chou is diving into esports with Overwatch League’s Seoul franchise
Kevin Chou and Kent Wakeford spent years building Kabam into a mobile gaming giant and selling it (in parts) for more than $800 million to...
Overwatch League’s first 7 teams include New England Patriots, New York Mets owners
Blizzard has announced today the it has secured owners for the first seven teams in its Overwatch League, a professional, city-based esports organization centered...
Great esports broadcasters need two things: authenticity and flexibility
Traditional media and their advertisers are itching to break into esports. With the growing audience and soon-to-be mainstream industry, it’s no surprise media brands...