London-based organisation Fnatic has entered a multi-year partnership with Chinese multinational white goods and electronics manufacturer Hisense. The deal will see the parties collaborate through content, including product reviews. RELATED: Fnatic appoints chairman and bolsters leadership team This isn’t the first activation for Hisense in esports – in 2017, it became the exclusive television provider for Evil Geniuses. […]
Spacestation Gaming enters partnership with SteelSeries – Esports Insider
North American organisation Spacestation Gaming has established a partnership with Danish gaming peripherals manufacturer SteelSeries. The deal includes the supply of SteelSeries’ range of peripherals for the organisation’s players and staff. RELATED: Nordavind establishes partnership with SteelSeries Spacestation Gaming is perhaps best known for winning the Six Invitational 2020, crowning its Rainbow Six Siege roster as world […]
Betway enters one-year agreement with beastcoast – Esports Insider
Online bookmaker Betway has reached a partnership accord with North American organisation beastcoast. The global betting brand will back the organisation’s Peruvian Dota 2 team through a one-year deal, according to a release. Betway will obtain rights to jersey branding as well as player access, allowing the bookmaker to “bring its fans closer to the […]
Visa enters Southeast Asian market with EVOS Esports partnership – Esports Insider
Worldwide payment provider Visa has expanded its reach to Southeast Asian esports audiences through a partnership with EVOS Esports. Fans will receive 50 percent off an EVOS+ Esports membership when they pay with Visa. The esports organisation will also enable Visa payments for in-game currency purchases and merchandise. Financial terms and length of the agreement […]
Futbol Club Barcelona Enters Into Esports Collaboration With Tencent
Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona has entered into a collaboration with Chinese multinational conglomerate and video game technological giant, Tencent. According to Barcelona and Tencent, the two will engage in what is being described as “deep communication” that will see the two entities look to engage and create a greater esports presence for the soccer […]
XSET Enters Competitive World of Warcraft, Signs Former Method Squad
XSET, the esports and gaming culture organization, has told The Esports Observer that it will enter competitive World of Warcraft after signing the former Method Gaming squad. The reigning World of Warcraft Arena world champions left Method and formed their own squad, Echo, before finally arriving on the XSET roster. The roster now consists of […]
Pokémon Go Fest Enters Day Two: Team Rocket Takes Over
Update: Team Rocket has taken over Pokémon Go Fest on the second day. They bring a new quest line that leads to surprises and encounters. You’ll need to do a little battling to get through this quest line, but you should be able to finish it off in under an hour. Good luck out there, […]
Pokémon Go Fest Enters Day Two
Niantic’s annual Pokémon Go Fest isn’t in Chicago this year. It’s now worldwide, allowing anyone to play. The event is today and tomorrow, and kicks off at 10 a.m. (in your time zone) and runs until 8 p.m. each day. To participate in the fest, you’ll need to purchase an in-game ticket for $14.99. You […]
eUnited Enters Agreement to Go Public on TSXV Through Reverse Merger
Los Angeles-based esports organization eUnited entered into a merger agreement with Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange (TSXV)-listed mobile entertainment and marketing company Backstageplay, which would result in a reverse takeover of Backstageplay and the public listing of eUnited on the TSXV. Prior to the proposed merger, both companies will complete a capital reorganization, as part […]