Author: Radina Koutsafti
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ESL and DreamHack named Rocket League Championship Series esports partner
[ad_1] Esports events organisers DreamHack and ESL Gaming have announced a multi-year agreement with game developer Psyonix for the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS). The partnership follows on from a previous arrangement made between DreamHack and Psyonix for 2020’s Rocket League Championship Series. Image credit: ESL Gaming RELATED: Psyonix and BMW unveil Rocket League partnership…
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Nicole Musicco joins Enthusiast Gaming’s Board of Directors
[ad_1] Toronto-based media and content platform Enthusiast Gaming has announced the appointment of Nicole Musicco to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Through her new role, Musicco aims to leverage her expertise in global technology industries to build and grow Enthusiast Gaming’s platform. (ESI Illustration) Image credit: Enthusiast Gaming/ Nicole Musicco RELATED: Enthusiast Gaming acquires…
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DELF2021: Breaking the limits of esports entertainment
[ad_1] It’s no secret that the esports and gaming sector has skyrocketed in the last few years. According to Statista, the global esports market is valued at just over $1.08bn (~£807m) in 2021. Nevertheless, the esports industry is getting to the point where it has to face and adapt to the new realities of the…
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CSL Esports partners with LeagueSpot for NACE Starleague finals
[ad_1] Collegiate esports company CSL Esports has announced esports tournament creator and organiser LeagueSpot as a partner for the Fall NACE Starleague Grand Finals this weekend. As part of the deal, LeagueSpot’s platform will include white-label branding, player privacy and data security features. Image credit: CSL Esports RELATED: CSL Esports partners with University of Maryland…
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Riva Technology and Entertainment and Galaxy Racer acquire VY Esports
[ad_1] Tech and investment company Riva Technology and Entertainment (RTE), together with its sister company Galaxy Racer, have announced the acquisition of esports organisation VY Esports. As part of the acquisition, the CEO of VY Esports, Oleg Butenko, will be joining RTE’s advisory board. Moreover, Gordon Rubenstein, a Managing Partner of Raine Ventures, will be…
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OKA Gaming reveals Samsung as official partner for Clash Royale finals
[ad_1] German mobile esports organisation OKA Gaming has announced a partnership with global electronics manufacturer Samsung. As part of the deal, Samsung will become OKA Gaming’s official partner for the upcoming Clash Royale League World Finals (CRL) on December 3rd – 5th. Image credit: OKA Gaming RELATED: Entropiq secures Samsung partnership Two players will compete for…
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NAVI’s S1mple announced as playable character in RAID: Shadow Legends
[ad_1] Mobile video game developer Plarium has announced that Natus Vincere (NAVI) CS:GO player Oleksandr ‘S1mple’ Kostyliev will become a playable Legendary Champion in RAID: Shadow Legends. The partnership is a continuation of a larger collaboration between RAID and NAVI that began in January 2021. Since the deal was first announced, RAID has been the…
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GGTech apoints Kathy Chiang as COO for NA department
[ad_1] Tech company GGTech Entertainment has appointed Kathy Chiang as its new Chief Operating Officer for North America. Through her new role, Chiang aims to boost GGTech’s development and bring collegiate esports series UNIVERSITY Esports to the region. Image credit: GGTech Entertainment RELATED: LG Electronics and Evil Geniuses launch collegiate Invitational Through a post on LinkedIn,…
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Enthusiast Gaming acquires U.GG for $45m
[ad_1] Toronto-based media and content platform Enthusiast Gaming has announced the acquisition of Outplayed, the parent company of League of Legends statistics and data visualisation service U.GG. The total consideration is approximately $45m (~£33.6m) in cash and stock, which will be paid at closing and through a schedule of deferred payments. The acquisition also includes…
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Talon closes $5m Series A Round led by Animoca Brands
[ad_1] Southeast Asian esports organisation Talon has secured $5m (~£3.7m) in equity capital during its Series A financing round. The funding round, led by blockchain and NFT company Animoca Brands, will be used to develop digital and blockchain solutions for Talon fans. This includes delivering experiences, collectibles and opportunities via different metaverses, P2E games and NFT…