As pro gaming takes off, so do esports careers
Not all of us can make a living as professional gamers in the Overwatch League. But Justin Choy’s gig may be the next best...
How investors should think about the esports gold rush
Last week was a big moment for esports as investors gathered at the Milken Global conference to listen to a panel I moderated on...
KSV Esports rebrands as Gen.G, adds Clash Royale team
KSV Esports has rebranded itself as Gen.G, a global esports company that has teams for multiple games. And Gen.G is adding anew Clash Royale...
The DeanBeat: What we learned about the future of games this week
Each year, we hold our GamesBeat Summit event to gather the best thinking about where gaming is going. This week, at our fourth annual...
Esports investment is booming because its fans have more money to spend
If you’re a fan of a traditional sports team, you know that those franchises have no shortage of ways to get you to spend...
Razer lands exclusive sponsorship with esports power KSV
KSV eSports is announcing that Razer will sponsor KSV’s esports teams — including Overwatch League team Seoul Dynasty — and be the exclusive provider of...
Overwatch League: An owner’s view of the latest esports sensation
Kevin Chou is a freshman among the owners of esports teams. But so far, so good for the CEO of KSV Esports, which owns...
Kevin Chou transitions from mobile game leader to Overwatch esports team owner
Kevin Chou is shifting gears from a mobile-gaming mogul to an esports team owner. The former CEO of Kabam sold his company — which...
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...