When comparing esports and dating apps, the connection between the two is not immediately apparent. However, since 2018 a lot of companies within the space, such as Bumble and Tinder, have made a move into the esports industry. In many of these cases, the partnerships included limited-edition content, special events and rewards for dating app […]
Comcast Spectacor and Populous unveil new G4 HQ – Esports Insider
Sports and entertainment company Comcast Spectacor and architecture firm Populous have officially unveiled a new studio and office space for digital and television gaming network G4. G4’s headquarters, which is located in Burbank, California, is expected to play a leading role in the network’s return to television in November 2021. The 67,000-square-foot facility will feature […]
Black Ice opens esports social facility – Esports Insider
North American esports club and organisation Black Ice has announced the opening of the Black Ice Facility in Minneapolis. The new venue will act as a training facility for both amateur gamers and professionals, as well as a social club for local gamers. RELATED: Vindex reportedly set to acquire GAME’s Belong Founded in 2019, Black […]
K1CK Esports announces first NFTs – Esports Insider
European esports organisation K1CK has announced the release of a series of team-based NFT’s. The NFT’s will be available on the OpenSea platform and will feature known esports players from the organisation. RELATED: T1 launches NFT partnership with Swappable The company announced that the first two NFT’s in the series will be based on two […]
NBA 2K League expands into Mexico with DUX Gaming partnership – Esports Insider
The NBA 2K League has expanded into Mexico through a partnership agreement with Spanish esports organisation DUX Gaming. The agreement will see DUX Gaming launch an NBA 2K League expansion team based in Mexico, marking the first NBA 2K League team in Latin America. RELATED: Cxmmunity to host NBA 2K tournament for HBCUs Dux Gaming […]
Rivalry becomes publicly listed on TSX Venture Exchange – Esports Insider
Esports betting operator Rivalry has officially been listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. In June, Rivalry announced its intention to take the company public through a direct listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange by October. The company will commence trading from October 5th under the ticker symbol ‘RVLY’. RELATED: Rivalry and 00 Brasil commit to […]
MAD Lions secures El Corte Inglés partnership – Esports Insider
OverActive Media‘s Spanish esports brand MAD Lions has announced a partnership with regional department store chain El Corte Inglés. The deal will see El Corte Inglés dress the organisation’s players and coaching staff with a combination of Easy Wear, Green Coast and Emidio Tucci fashion brands. RELATED: MAD Lions inks partnership with Warner Music Spain […]
ESL Pro League adds Furia, BIG and Heroic as member teams – Esports Insider
Tournament organiser ESL has unveiled BIG, Furia and Heroic as the latest partner teams for the ESL Pro League. According to the release, the three teams applied for a spot in the ‘Louvre Agreement’ individually, with the bids totalling almost $20m (~£14.5m). RELATED: ESL Gaming unveils Norton partnership In March this year, ESL announced the […]
Juked partners with Queer Women Of Esports – Esports Insider
Social platform Juked.GG has partnered up with nonprofit Queer Women Of Esports to combat toxicity with its upcoming mobile app. Juked has announced a detailed plan of action for its app that aims to combat toxic behaviour in a number of ways. The platform explained that its app plans to allow fans to discuss topics […]
Ninjas in Pyjamas and Zilliqa agree five-year blockhain-focused deal – Esports Insider
Swedish esports organisation Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) and blockchain company Zilliqa have announced a partnership aimed at creating virtual experiences for ‘esports and crypto enthusiasts’. According to the release the experiences are expected to provide users with ‘real and tangible utility’, as well as interactions, within the digital realm. Some of the experiences teased from […]