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Author: Tom Daniels

  • Indian streaming platform Loco raises $42m in latest funding round

    Indian streaming platform Loco raises $42m in latest funding round

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    [ad_1] Indian esports and gaming streaming platform Loco has raised approximately $42m (INR 330 Crores) as part of its Series A financing round.  According to the streaming platform, Hashed, KRAFTON, Makers Fund, Korea Investment Partners and Hiro Capital are some of the investors featured in the latest funding round.  Image credit: Loco RELATED: Loco and…

  • Fortnite rules Russia-based players ineligible to receive cash prizes

    Fortnite rules Russia-based players ineligible to receive cash prizes

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    [ad_1] Developer Epic Games has announced that players residing in Russia will be ineligible to receive cash prizes in Fortnite Competitive tournaments going forward.  The statement, released early on Friday UK time, states that the ban will apply effective immediately. Players residing in the Russian Federation will still be able to earn in-game cosmetic prizes…

  • NFTs in the FGC: The next iteration of fighting games? 

    NFTs in the FGC: The next iteration of fighting games? 

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    [ad_1] NFTs have become a growing occurrence within the esports industry. A multitude of organisations have either secured blockchain partnerships or launched a series of NFTs on a variety of platforms. However, NFT integration doesn’t just stop at esports. The gaming industry has also embraced the allure of blockchain, with many games developers looking to…

  • The School of CS:GO: WePlay Esports’ academy league

    The School of CS:GO: WePlay Esports’ academy league

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    [ad_1] This article first appeared in The Esports Journal Edition 10 Last year was a busy period of growth for WePlay Esports. The company announced partnerships with the likes of Monster Energy and Parimatch, whilst also expanding into other titles — most notably Rocket League. However, arguably WePlay’s biggest development occurred close to the company’s…

  • We Are Nations: Adapting to a post-pandemic landscape

    We Are Nations: Adapting to a post-pandemic landscape

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    [ad_1] The esports landscape in 2022 has already gone through sizable shifts in its ecosystem. Ranging from billion-dollar acquisitions to the reinvention of esports ecosystems, many entities are having to adapt to new circumstances. Given the last few years, adaptation has become a core skillset for esports businesses. One testament to the power of adaptation…

  • LDN UTD secures HyperX deal

    LDN UTD secures HyperX deal

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    [ad_1] UK based esports organisation LDN UTD has announced a partnership with gaming peripherals brand HyperX. The multi-faceted deal, in which HyperX is named LDN UTD’s official peripherals partner for 2022, sees both entities collaborate on a variety of activations. This includes grassroots tournament initiatives and community-focused events. Image credit: LDN UTD and HyperX RELATED:…

  • OverActive Media partners with Team Singularity for Call of Duty Challengers team

    OverActive Media partners with Team Singularity for Call of Duty Challengers team

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    [ad_1] OverActive Media, the parent company of MAD Lions, Toronto Ultra and Toronto Defiant, has announced a Call of Duty-focused partnership with Danish esports organisation Team Singularity. As a result of the deal, OverActive Media will now field two Toronto Ultra-branded Call of Duty Challengers teams — one in Canada and the other based in…

  • Data expansion unlocked: The GRID Open Platform and what it means for esports

    Data expansion unlocked: The GRID Open Platform and what it means for esports

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    [ad_1] This article first appeared in The Esports Journal Edition 10 Every year, esports entities look to develop new innovative ways of enhancing the industry and creating greater products. This ranges from broadcast solutions that take productions to the next level to data platforms that open up analytical possibilities.  With regards to the latter, the growth…

  • How Galaxy Racer content creator AboFlah raised $11m and broke two Guinness World Records

    How Galaxy Racer content creator AboFlah raised $11m and broke two Guinness World Records

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    [ad_1] To some, breaking a world record is the embodiment of greatness. Being able to do something that nobody else has ever documented. Last month, Dubai-based esports organisation Galaxy Racer made headlines as content creator Hassan ‘AboFlah’ Suleiman broke not just one Guinness World Record, but two, during his charity stream. Image credit: Pawan Singh…

  • Astralis secures two-year deal with chewing gum brand Stimorol

    Astralis secures two-year deal with chewing gum brand Stimorol

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    [ad_1] European esports organisation Astralis has signed a two-year deal with Danish chewing gum brand Stimorol. The partnership covers Astralis’ Counter-Strike teams, including its main and academy rosters. As a result, Stimorol’s logo will be present on both teams’ jerseys. Image credit: Stimorol, Astralis RELATED: Astralis acquires majority stake in PIXEL.TV In addition, the chewing…