eSports

Esports is most commonly associated with high-octane competitive games such as League of Legends, Rocket League and Call of Duty: Warzone. A chill farming sim might not immediately spring to mind, but very soon, some of the world's finest Stardew Valley players will face off for thousands of dollars. Creator…

Cryptocurrency exchanges have identified esports as a potential growth driver. The industry has experienced significant growth in recent years as leagues look to monetize the competitive nature of video games. 1858 Total views 8 Total shares Bybit has secured new contracts with esports organizations Astralis and Alliance that will see…

The Call of Duty series is one of the longest-standing shooters in gaming. While its esports scene isn’t as old as games like CS GO, it is hard to doubt its impact on the genre, especially for more casual shooter games. In recent years, the Call of Duty League has…

August 20, 2021 by Alexander Lee Every prominent esports organization features both competitive players and content creators. But most elevate one or the other, with some following a competition-first approach and others a creator-first strategy. While each method has its benefits, even the largest esports organizations don’t necessarily have a…

Timbuk2 And ASTRO Gaming Have Collaborated To Release Bags Designed For Gamers ASTRO Gaming is a staple in the eSports and video game industry as it has become infamous for its gaming headsets that are used by pros worldwide. Timbuk2 is a San Francisco based bag manufacturer that focuses on…

Digital ceremony to take place on September 18 during Women in Games Global Festival This is a News In Brief article. Read more about this story by following the link below: womeningamesfestival.org Sign up for The Daily Update and get the best of GamesIndustry.biz in your inbox. Enter your email…

August 18, 2021 by Alexander Lee To win over fans who are skeptical of corporate influence, esports organizations and their brand partners are rolling out activations that engage with and directly benefit both their players and fans. With brands jockeying to reach the 18 to 34-year-old demographic via gaming and…

Right now, everyone wants in on podcasts — including gaming influencers. For gaming and esports content creators who are well-established on Twitch and YouTube, podcasts create new opportunities to apply sponsorships and brand partnerships to a pre-existing audience. Brian “FaZe Rug” Awadis is a high-profile example of a gaming influencer…

August 16, 2021 by Alexander Lee Under COVID-19 lockdown, localized esports organizations have been forced to adjust their offerings to maintain a strong connection to their local fans. With in-person events making a return in 2021, these organizations are better prepared than ever to take advantage of their followers’ fervent…

A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  Immutable has established an alliance with NRG Esports to create nonfungible token (NFT) collectibles for the upcoming Guild of the Guardian’s mobile RPG. The Ukraine-based Stepico Games is developing the blockchain game for publisher Immutable, which…