Author: Jonno Nicholson

[ad_1] The Call of Duty League (CDL) has partnered with FPS performance and training platform Aim Lab. As a result, the platform will become the first-person training sponsor of the league in addition to becoming a presenting sponsor of the Call of Duty Challengers Scouting Series. Image credit: Call of Duty League, Aim Lab RELATED: Esports Engine announced…

[ad_1] The Ontario Government has launched a $1m CAD (~£600,000) scholarship for students enrolled in esports and other industry-related programmes. According to the announcement, the funding will look to assist post-secondary students over a two-year period. Image credit: Conor Samuel, Unsplash RELATED: Thai government recognises esports as official sport The Ontario Esports Scholarship Program will offer…

[ad_1] Esports tournament platform Challengermode has entered a partnership with AI-powered video platform Reely. As a result of the deal, the platform will provide automated video content for players and tournament organisers using the platform.  Image credit: Challengermode, Reely RELATED: Challengermode expands into LATAM with Yup.gg partnership According to a release, the agreement is part of Challengermode’s…

[ad_1] Esports media company and tournament organiser Wisdom Gaming has unveiled a new fighting game tournament series.  Known as Fight Night: Lights Out (FN:LO), the four-week tournament will see players compete on The King of Fighters XV game. Image credit: Wisdom Gaming RELATED: Wisdom Gaming promotes Jaycie ‘Gillyweed’ Gluck and Ian Anderson Beginning on March 18th,…

[ad_1] ESPORTSU, a collegiate esports brand owned by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG), has unveiled details for its inaugural Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) event. Taking place from May 6th-8th at the Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, the event will see 64 teams compete across multiple titles including Overwatch and Rocket League. In addition to…

[ad_1] Indian esports tournament platform Gamerji has raised $1.1m (~£833,497) during its pre-season Series A funding round. According to the release, the funding will be used to ‘build social features’ within the platform alongside helping expand Gamerji into South East Asian and MENA regions. The round was led by investment firm Unicorn India Ventures. Image…

[ad_1] UMG Gaming, a subsidiary of esports solutions company Engine Media, has launched the Lady Spartan Pro Series (LSPS) for the female Halo community. According to the release, the circuit is said to offer female players a place to ‘build their skills in a safe, non-toxic’ environment. Image Credit: UMG Gaming RELATED: UMG Gaming renews Gears…

[ad_1] North American esports infrastructure company Nerd Street Gamers has unveiled a new amateur esports tournament circuit called Nerd Street Champs. The circuit will be sponsored by fruit-flavoured sweet brand Mike and Ike and gaming chair manufacturer Mavix Gaming. Image credit: Nerd Street Gamers RELATED: US Sports Camps and Nerd Street Gamers launch Localhost esports camps Nerd Street Champs will…

[ad_1] Esports-focused video blockchain protocol Verasity has appointed Perry Smith, formerly of Hotdrop, as its new Head of VeraEsports. As a result, Smith will lead the esports and video live streaming platform as it develops a ‘clear operational strategy’ throughout 2022. Image credit: VeraEsports, Perry Smith RELATED: VeraEsports named VALORANT Champions Tour APAC Challengers partner Smith joins…