Nielsen is planning to shut down its SuperData gaming division, an apparent admission that original hopes for the department didn’t work out as intended. The global measurement and data analytics company completed its acquisition of the research firm formerly known as SuperData Research in late 2018 and said it would enhance offerings from its pre-existing […]
Key esports sponsorships and partnerships, March 2021
Each month, Esports Insider — in collaboration with polling and analytics platform YouGov — collates the period’s key sponsorship and partnership news in esports. YouGov’s expanded Global Fan Profiles (GFP) tool now enables sponsors, properties, and rights holders to monitor fan sentiment in esports on a global scale (32 key markets). The new GFP tool […]
Esports movers and shakers in March 2021 – Esports Insider
Each month, Esports Insider curates a list of the industry’s key personnel changes. Here we have compiled March’s most notable movers and shakers. To read more about a story, click the corresponding link in the title. Spotlighted story: Victoria Horsley on her new role at Riot Games The worlds of collegiate and professional esports continue […]
Among Us’ Airship Map is live now, here’s what to expect – Daily Esports
InnerSloth has released the much-anticipated Airship map. The Airship is the fourth and biggest map in Among Us, allowing players to pick the room they start in. Adding the Airship map with new tasks and options to the game was teased earlier this month. ? #TheAirship is OUT NOW ? Welcome aboard! Play the […]
Esports Betting Is Taking Off, Which Games Are The Most Popular?
As esports continues to grow worldwide, we take a look at which games are the most popular to bet on. Esports betting is a growing trend, with bigger cash prizes and tournaments happening on a regular basis. Esports betting Canada market is following trends, but it can be complicated for newcomers to find the perfect […]
Opinion: Why We Must Open the Doors for Young Women to Participate in Esports
In this opinion piece, CSL Esports Marketing and Social Media Manager Haleigh Durkin talks about the ongoing challenges of making esports more welcoming and safe for women and girls and what we can do about it as an industry. Have you grown into someone your younger self would have respected? The question lingers in my […]
Sources: Dignitas to drop their male Valorant roster
Editor’s note: This article was updated on March 31 to include comment from now-former Dignitas player Rory “dephh” Jackson Dignitas are set to release their male Valorant roster just seven months after the organization signed the team in Aug. 2020, according to sources. The North American sports organization’s roster may release all five members later […]
Razer Launches Kanagawa Wave Apparel Collection, Apparel Made From Marine Plastics
Razer, a global lifestyle brand for gamers based in Irvine, California, is going green. The popular computer gaming peripheral maker has announced the launch of the Kanagawa Wave Apparel collection, a range of limited-edition clothing made with materials created from recovered marine plastics. The company says making apparel from recovered marine plastics is designed to […]
tilr Corporation recruits Skinz.gg to help gamers find work – Esports Insider
Ontario-based AI hiring platform tilr Corporation has formed a partnership with gamer-focused wellness brand Skinz.gg to launch a job portal for the video game industry. The portal is hosted on Skinz.gg’s website and uses tilr’s ‘skill matching and skill mapping’ algorithm to connect companies with job seekers. RELATED: Victoria Horsley on her new role at Riot […]
Fnatic extends partnership with PCSpecialist – Esports Insider
London-based esports organisation Fnatic has extended its existing partnership with PC manufacturer PCSpecialist. RELATED: Fnatic renews partnership with Letou Per the agreement, PCSpecialist will continue to provide Fnatic with custom gaming PCs for the organisation’s European-based teams, which includes its League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Fortnite, and VALORANT rosters. The pair will additionally co-produce […]