How Smite esports helps keep 30 million players engaged with the game
Building up the esports infrastructure for Smite’s esports community has been a lot of work. Over six years, the community of players has grown...
FanAI buys esports data startup Waypoint Media
FanAI, an esports audience analytics company, announced it has acquired esports data startup, Waypoint Media. It’s one more sign that esports is heating up,...
The esports monetization opportunity is wide open — here’s how to take your shot (VB Live)
With money pouring into esports, it’s time to start looking at the existing monetization models. In this special session, our panel of experts —...
FanAI and Hi-Rez to gather audience analytics for Smite, Paladins, and Realm Royale
FanAI, Hi-Rez Studios and Skillshot Media are partnering to gather audience data for potential sponsors of Hi-Rez’s esports games such as Smite, Paladins, and...
FanAI raises $2.5 million to use AI to monetize esports audiences
FanAI has raised $2.5 million in seed funding for its platform that uses artificial intelligence to monetize esports fans. Esports ventures are getting a...
Why Greycroft’s Jon Goldman invests in games, esports, AR, and VR
Not many investors have the expertise to invest in the hit-or-miss video game business. But Jon Goldman has figured it out. He is a...