Epic Games to launch Fortnite World Cup with $30 million prize pool
In an eye-popping announcement, Epic Games reveals that its proposed Fortnite World Cup will have a $30 million (£23 million)…
Jamie Skella becomes Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer of Esports Mogul
Esports Mogul, the eSports tournament and media company based in Australia, has roped in Jamie Skella as its Chief Strategy…
NBA 2K League partners with Champion athletic apparel
Ahead of the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft, which is scheduled on March 5 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.,…
China declares eSports as a profession
China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (CMHRSS) has officially recognised esports as a profession. The new professions “esports…
Konami to stop in-game currency sale for PES 2019 in Belgium
The Japanese gaming developer Konami has stopped the in-game sale of Pro Evolution Soccer 2019’s (PES 2019) myClub Coins currency…
Bird & Bird starts offering legal support for ESIC
International law firm Bird & Bird has launched an initiative through which those in the Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) can…
Ajax eSports signs deal with ICONIX
Dutch football club Ajax has signed a 10-year partnership with energy drink brand ICONIX. As per the deal, the club…
NCAA president expresses concern over sports betting and eSports
Mark Emmert, president of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has said that sports betting is a huge threat to his…
Swift buys Blitz Esports App
Esports investor Swift, known mainly as the parent company of Team SoloMid, has acquired Blitz Esports App. The App specialises…
DOJO Madness–Sportradar to launch Bayes Esports Solutions
DOJO Madness and Sportradar have announced the launch of Bayes Esports Solutions that leverages esports data products for business customers,…