Author: Jake Nordland

[ad_1] Demystifying cryptocurrency in esports is a five-part series created in collaboration with Bitcashier, a corporate-focused cryptocurrency trading platform, to unravel the nascent relationship between cryptocurrency and esports. Part 1 set up the background context behind the growing relationship, while Part 2 looks at the crypto industry’s existing penetration of the esports space. (ESI Illustration)…

[ad_1] Women’s gaming and esports platform Raidiant has announced the Raidiant Rocket League Series, a Women-only tournament created in collaboration with publisher Psyonix. The $15,000 (~£11,000) tournament will be open to a mix of professional, amateur, influencer and collegiate all-Women’s teams. Raidiant announces new women-only Rocket League series. Image credit: Raidiant / Psyonix RELATED: New…

[ad_1] Microsoft has agreed to acquire publisher Activision Blizzard, the technology giant has announced. The deal is valued at nearly $68.7bn (~£50.5bn), according to a report by Reuters. Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard. Image credit: Microsoft Microsoft has announced that both entities will continue to operate independently until the transaction closes. It did not provide a…

[ad_1] Esports infrastructure company ReKTGlobal is considering going public by merging with Bull Horn Holdings Corp., according to a report by Bloomberg. Bull Horn Holdings Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by former NBA basketball star Baron Davis, would take over the company in a merger that would reportedly value the new entity…

[ad_1] Rocket League Esports has announced the expansion of the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) to include Europe. The Psyonix-run league, which was previously exclusively for North American colleges, will open its doors to European universities and host a Collegiate Rocket League World Championship. CRL hands out tens of thousands in shcholarship prize money each season.…

[ad_1] Esports data and technology company Abios has extended its game coverage to include 343 Industries’ first-person shooter Halo Infinite. As a result, match and series scores as well as rosters and tournament information will now be viewable on Abios as Halo Infinite’s 2022 esports season kicks off. Image credit: Abios RELATED: Abios: Taking a…

[ad_1] Image credit: G4 The esports audience — as the story goes — is digital-native. They’re tech-savvy, modern, internet denizens who gave up televisions and left the living room long ago. So it came as a surprise to many when G4TV, a long-dormant US gaming TV network, announced its return last year. 19 years after…

[ad_1] UK-based esports organisation Semper Fortis Esports (SMPR) has secured its first-ever commercial partnership by teaming up with trading card company Topps. As SMPR’s partner, Topps will have its branding featured on the organisation’s in-game Rocket League esports decal. (ESI Illustration) Image credit: SMPR / Topps RELATED: Semper Fortis Esports rebrands Top Blokes to SMPR…