League of Legends ' esports doesn't break even
Game Developer
AUGUST 25, 2023
Riot is trying to determine how it can get more money and eyes) on League of Legends' long-running esports scene.
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Game Developer
AUGUST 25, 2023
Riot is trying to determine how it can get more money and eyes) on League of Legends' long-running esports scene.
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MARCH 26, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Sprout Esports has closed its business after seven years of operations. As reported by EsportsInsider , Sprout attributed the shuttering to its business being unable to sustain itself further. Read more
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Game Developer
JANUARY 23, 2024
After killing the Overwatch League late last year, Blizzard is rebirthing Overwatch 2's esports scene with a brand new league.
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MARCH 25, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Signs of an esports downturn emerged over a year ago.
Game Wisdom
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
The Limits of Esports Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com One of the entries in the Deep Dive series that I’m going to be writing is on Real-Time Strategy (or RTS) games. The RTS genre is one that has changed the most with the advent of trying to grow the … The post The Limits of Esports appeared first on Game Wisdom.
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 10, 2024
Esports Wales has secured an investment of up to £50,000 as part of Media Cymru's Development Fund initiative. As reported by Esports Insider , Wales' governing Esports body is one of 24 businesses and freelancers receiving funds to further develop and innovate projects. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The International Olympic Committee has announced plans to create the Olympic Esports Games. During the opening ceremony of the 141st IOC session on Saturday in Mumbai, India, IOC president Thomas Bach revealed that the recently formed IOC Esports Commission will "study the creation" of such an event. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 3, 2023
The government is taking issue with the esports leagues' Competitive Balance Tax, which it says was intended to penalize teams if they spent more on player salaries than an amount decided upon by Activision Blizzard.
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Esports has taken the gaming world by storm in recent times. With lucrative tournaments and millions of fans globally, eSports gaming has become a flourishing sector that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down soon. According to Statista market forecasts, the eSports user base is expected to reach over 856 million by 2028.
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The British Esports Association has responded to backlash following the announcement of its partnership with the Saudi Esports Federation earlier this week. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 25, 2023
Riot Games' League of Legends esports division still hasn't turned a profit, the developer's senior director of esports operations stated this week. drop in peak viewership compared to the LCS Spring finals, according to esports statistics site Esports Charts. The LCS Summer finals saw a 21.8% Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Following the pandemic-induced boom in esports viewership, and the steady deluge of non-endemic financing that followed it, the industry now appears to have slowed to take stock. Clearly, the age of esports as a profit-driven business is firmly upon us.
Game Wisdom
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Esports vs. Traditional Sports: Bridging the Gap Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Down Under in Australia, where sports are not just games but a way of life, there’s a new player in town stirring up the pitch: Esports.
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Guild Esports has announced that it has signed a subscription agreement to raise up to £1 million. The investment was from an international esports, content creation, and media brand.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Riot Games has revealed its intentions to open a home of esports with a new facility in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region.
iXie gaming
MAY 23, 2023
One of the prime examples to showcase this culture is eSports. Born out of the inherently competitive nature of video games, eSports today is competitive video gaming that rivals any other form of sports. The origins of eSports can be traced back to the 1980s. The origins of eSports can be traced back to the 1980s.
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DECEMBER 14, 2023
Top 3 Ways To Stream The Latest Esports Matches Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Esports and traditional sports have many key differences. These deals … The post Top 3 Ways To Stream The Latest Esports Matches appeared first on Game Wisdom. One of the biggest relates to how matches and events are broadcast.
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DECEMBER 15, 2023
Insights for Beginner Esports Bettors to Boost Their Chances Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Setting out on a journey of esports betting can be both exciting and daunting for beginners, and with so many betting options and strategies out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
AWS Games
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Riot Games recently began rolling out new machine learning-powered insights to boost the fan experience during esports broadcasts. The fan response to the stat was immediate and enthusiastic, encouraging the Riot team to deploy it in future esports events. Why introduce ‘Win Probability’ to LoL Esports ?
Game Wisdom
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Most Popular Counter-Strike Esports Events – TOP 6 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Counter-Strike is not just a game; it’s a global pheÂnomenon. Major tournaments showcase the very best teams battling for glory … The post Most Popular Counter-Strike Esports Events – TOP 6 appeared first on Game Wisdom.
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 19, 2023
billion for video games and esports in the US in 2022, a 2.4% Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new report from data analyst PwC showed revenues of $54.1 increase year-on-year.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2023
What Are the Biggest Esports Tournaments to Look Forward to in 2024? Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com 2023 has been a huge year for the esports industry, with major new games being introduced and big audience figures racked up in the most popular tournaments. appeared first on Game Wisdom.
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 1, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox ESL FaceIt Group (EFG) has purchased esports technology firm Vindex. Vindex offers gaming, streaming, and esports analytics via its Vindex Intelligence Platform. It also provides content production for in-person events and tournaments. Read more
Game Development News
MARCH 9, 2023
Kalam Neale, head of education at the British Esports Federation, on developing a curriculum and changing people’s misconceptions
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 9, 2023
Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group, in partnership with Sports Illustrated, has launched Esports Illustrated. Esports Illustrated's staff includes president Nafeeza Hassan, editor-in-chief Kali Scales, and publishing manager Zack Patraw. The publication will be dedicated to covering major events, games, and people within the competitive space.
Game Daily
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
This week, Riot Games announced that it has canceled esports leagues for Wild Rift outside of Asia. “In 2023, we will centralize the operation and focus of Wild Rift Esports in Asia, the biggest and most active mobile esports market in the world,” John Needham, Riot’s president of esports, said in the statement.
Code with Mike
APRIL 5, 2023
While that reality is a little far off, it definitely has viable use cases for eSports betting today! Check out 5 ways that you can leverage AI to win your […] The post How Can AI Help You in Esports Betting? It seems like everyone is talking about AI these days, with people proclaiming it will eventually make every job obsolete.
Game Development News
JANUARY 10, 2024
Esports Wales will receive up to £50,000 from Media Cymru's Development Fund
Game Development News
MARCH 29, 2023
The sandwich artists at Subway are teaming up with Guild Esports to support and nurture future esports talent in London
Game Development News
APRIL 27, 2023
Challengermode has been chosen by the International Esports Federation (IESF) to be the platform partner for the 15th World Esports Championship's qualifiers
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 26, 2023
Guild Esports, in partnership with Sky UK, has unveiled the No Room for Abuse initiative. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the gendered harassment women experience playing online games. With monetary support from Sky, it will be featured on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and the Twitch streaming platform.
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Esports organization VSPO has received a $265 million investment from Savvy Games Group. The transaction from Savvy Gaming Group, which Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund owns, is expected to close at a later date. Read more
Game Developer
APRIL 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund now owns a mobile game publisher, two esports organizers, and has a major stake in Nintendo, Embracer, and more.
Game Developer
JANUARY 16, 2024
Capcom says the fighter used eSports tournaments as a springboard to success.
Game Development News
APRIL 27, 2023
Guild Esports has announced a three-year deal with Danish sportswear and fashion brand hummel
Game Development News
JUNE 12, 2023
The Amazon University Esports Masters (AUEM) grand finals will be held in the UK for the first time ever - MCV/DEVELOP
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 25, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Esports lounge creator True Gamers has secured a $45 million investment. The company intends to use the funds to create more than 150 esports clubs across Saudi Arabia. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
When Blizzard announced the Overwatch League in 2016, there were plenty of questions about how the esports league would actually work – but at the very least, you couldn’t fault the ambition.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Esports and gaming organisation 100 Thieves has announced another round of layoffs. As reported by The Verge , president and COO John Robinson confirmed that 20% of its workforce has been cut.
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 27, 2024
The company, Stellar Gate Games, will involve game publishing, marketing, live operations, and esports business operations in the region. Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Sandsoft Games and NetEase Games have announced a new partnership for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) market.
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 20, 2023
GameSquare today announced that it has reached a deal to acquire gaming and esports outfit Faze Clan. The all-stock deal will see each outstanding Faze Clan share swapped for a fraction of a share in GameSquare. million.
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 7, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Madison Square Garden (MGS) Sports has announced that Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) has combined with esports outfit NRG. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 20, 2023
The layoffs were first revealed by esports reporter Jacob Wolf via Twitter , before Riot confirmed the news in a statement to GamesIndustry.biz sister site Rock Paper Shotgun. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
We are grateful to everyone who made OWL possible and remain focused on building our vision of a revitalised esports program," the company said. "We In a statement sent to GGRecon , the company said it was "transitioning" away from the Overwatch League and is planning to take competitive Overwatch in a "new direction." "We Read more
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