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BlizzCon 2020 Cancelled eSports

BlizzCon 2020 Cancelled

Hello Blizzard community, Several weeks ago, I shared an update about our uncertainty around holding BlizzCon this year. Since then, a lot has changed . . . and a lot also hasn’t changed. During this time, we’ve had many discussions about what holding a convention could look like in light…
bubmag
May 26, 2020
Formula E Driver Daniel Abt Disqualified For Using Pro eSports Driver in Virtual Race eSports

Formula E Driver Daniel Abt Disqualified For Using Pro eSports Driver in Virtual Race

With lockdown and social distancing rules still intact due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many sports organizations have shifted their physical leagues and tournaments over to the virtual world, tapping esports to keep fans engaged and entertained. Formula E has done the same with its Race at Home Challenge, but…
bubmag
May 26, 2020
PUBG 2020: Oath Gaming’s Top Plays, Prize Money from NA Charity Showdown eSports

PUBG 2020: Oath Gaming’s Top Plays, Prize Money from NA Charity Showdown

BAY ISMOYO/Getty ImagesAt long last, PUBG esports is back...and giving back too. After days of competition, Oath Gaming has dominantly emerged from the North American PUBG playing field, winning big money for itself and its preferred nonprofit organization.The PUBG Continental Series announced that it would be returning for a series…
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May 25, 2020
Phillies’ Bryce Harper Signs Contract with Gaming Company Loaded eSports

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Signs Contract with Gaming Company Loaded

Carlos Osorio/Associated PressLike many other people, Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper has been playing video games while social distancing after stay-at-home orders became a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic.His esports adventures have landed him a deal with gaming management company Loaded."Baseball will always be my No. 1 priority, but…
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May 19, 2020
Apple’s purchase of NextVR aligns with its long-term ambitions to become a major player in the XR ecosystem eSports

Apple’s purchase of NextVR aligns with its long-term ambitions to become a major player in the XR ecosystem

Business Insider Intelligence and eMarketer are now Insider Intelligence, a digitally-focused research company from Insider Inc. Learn more about what we offer.This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence Connectivity & Tech Briefing subscribers earlier this morning.To get this story plus others to your inbox each day, hours before they're…
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May 18, 2020