With simulator racing the flavor of the month in esports, makers of the intricate contraptions that drivers use to compete in the virtual events are seeing a major spike in sales. The machines, known in racing parlance as rigs, are simulators that combine a metal frame with everything you’d need for a virtual race like […]
Esports Team Panda Global Announces Five New Full-Time Hires
Fighting game-focused esports organization Panda Global has announced a slate of new hires as part of its ongoing expansion efforts. Long time esports commentator Zak “CONEY” Zeeks, who was previously under contract with Panda Global as a commentator, will now fill the role of creative lead. In addition to hosting and commentating at high profile […]
CS:GO: ESL One Cologne dieses Jahr ohne Zuschauer
In der Corona-Krise bleiben Großveranstaltungen bis Ende August weiterhin verboten. Das betrifft nun auch die ESL One Cologne, eins der größten CS:GO-Turniere. Die ESL One Cologne wird dieses Jahr ohne Zuschauer abgehalten. Somit folgt das Turnier dem Vorbild der IEM Katowice 2020. Dort wurden die Spiele schon offline, aber ohne Zuschauer gespielt. Alle Tickets bleiben […]
NBA 2K League matches to air on ESPN, Sportsnet platforms
Television network ESPN and the NBA 2K League today announced that league games will be broadcast on the ESPN2 network and other ESPN platforms throughout the 2020 season. Tuesday night games will be broadcast on ESPN2 starting tonight and through May 19th, with further telecast details still to be announced for dates thereafter. RELATED: NBA […]
Charlotte Hornets NBA 2K League Team Signs Jersey Sponsor
Hornets Venom GT, the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Charlotte Hornets, announced a partnership with online collectibles marketplace GoCollect. The deal includes jersey logo placement on both player and in-game jerseys. The company’s branding will also be featured throughout Hornets Venom’s virtual arena during home games. Notably, this mark’s the team’s first partner […]
PewDiePie verlässt Twitch und hinterlässt einen Millionen-Follower-Kanal – Gaming
Nachdem sich Pewdiepie auf der Streaming-Plattform Twitch über eine Millionen Follower aufgebaut hat, verlässt der Schwede die Plattform wieder in Richtung YouTube. Der Gaming-Content-Creator Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg verlässt die Streaming-Plattform Twitch und wird in zukunft exklusiv auf YouTube stattfinden. 104 Millionen Abonnenten und eine falsche Massege PewDiePie gehört zu den größten Youtubern der Welt (104 […]
F1 superstar Lando Norris joins Supercars E-Series – Daily Esports
This week, Supercars will have yet another stellar wildcard line up. McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris will make his debut in the Supercars E-Series tonight. He’ll be driving alongside the Aussies in a Walkinshaw Andrew United ZB Commodore. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser thatsupports HTML5 video […]
Behind Askott Entertainment’s big bet on esports markets
Esports betting has seen a titanic rise following the, albeit temporary, absence of traditional sports. With almost no sports available to wager on, the likes of FIFA, NBA 2K, and more classic esports titles such as League of Legends have seen an influx of betting activity from otherwise-bored punters. To dig into this trend, how […]
Leagues Use Hiatus to Fine-Tune Events Model
Overwatch, Call of Duty shift competition to online-only with plan to return to in-person contests. Activision Blizzard’s home-team model for esports was off to a strong start before the coronavirus pandemic upended things. Now, it’s evaluating potential changes for 2021. The Overwatch League and Call of Duty League were both set for big years as […]
PUBG MOBILE Moves Pro Leagues Online – Head of Esports Outlines Competitive Integrity Measures
The PUBG MOBILE Pro League (PMPL) Americas will move online for its first season, running from June 6 – 28. The league was originally scheduled to begin in May as an in-person competition, but was delayed and moved online due to concerns regarding the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While many esports leagues have moved […]