Guild Esports signs two-year deal with HyperX – Esports Insider

UK-based organisation Guild Esports has announced its second sponsorship deal since its London Stock Exchange debut in October, partnering with gaming peripherals brand HyperX. RELATED: Team Liquid, Envy, Guild added to Rocket League’s in-game esports shop According to a release, the contract value — which has not been disclosed — is ‘in line with [Guild’s] expectations […]

EXCEL ESPORTS partners with fitness company Eleiko – Esports Insider

UK-based esports organisation EXCEL ESPORTS has partnered with fitness equipment manufacturer Eleiko. The partnership will see Eleiko supply fitness equipment to the organisation’s League of Legends European Championship (LEC) team in order to ‘better EXCEL’s performance strategy’. RELATED: EXCEL ESPORTS announces Chupa Chups partnership Following on from its rebranding and new ‘power of better’ ethos, […]

Revolution Esports partners with SAF Global Gaming to develop FIFA esports talent – Esports Insider

Tournament organiser Revolution Esports & Gaming has announced a multi-year partnership with FIFA community SAF Global Gaming to help develop FIFA esports talent. The exclusive three-year deal will have Revolution Esports share its facilities, equipment, education, and brand partnerships to support the partnership. Meanwhile, SAF will offer guidance, talent contracts, performance coaching, content production, and more. RELATED: EA […]

Former CSL Esports Chief Commercial Officer Neil Duffy Joins eFuse

Former CSL Esports Chief Commercial Officer Neil Duffy has joined Ohio-based gaming talent discovery and competition platform eFuse as its new chief revenue officer.  In addition to Duffy, eFuse has also hired Herb May, former director of partnerships at the Houston Outlaws as its new director of partnerships. May left the Beasley Media Group-owned Overwatch […]

Allied Esports Entertainment Sells World Poker Tour, Explores Selling Esports Assets

Nasdaq-listed esports entertainment company Allied Esports Entertainment announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with privately-held investment vehicle Element Partners to acquire Allied Esports’ poker-related business and assets, including the World Poker Tour (WPT). Element Partners will pay a total of up to $78.25M USD for WPT. If Allied Esports’ shareholders and regulatory bodies […]

Manny Pacquiao inspired MLBB hero Paquito released

Moonton has officially added Paquito to the hero pool. The hero inspired by legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is available for play as part of the latest update. This stemmed from a partnership between Pacquiao and Moonton in which the boxer became an ambassador for the game in the Philippines. “Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has […]

EXCEL ESPORTS announces Chupa Chups partnership – Esports Insider

UK-based esports organisation EXCEL ESPORTS has announced a partnership with Spanish lollipop brand Chupa Chups. As part of the deal, Chupa Chups will become the official candy partner of EXCEL’s League of Legends roster. RELATED: EXCEL ESPORTS unveils Tottenham Hotspur player Dele Alli as global ambassador The partnership will see the two parties collaborate on an original content […]

Why Cybersecurity In Esports Events Is Important

LAN esports events have become tremendously popular. What was once the dream of many gamers and streamers is now a reality. But when you get together that many people for a digital event, you’re aware that it could be a cybersecurity risk. For gamers, cybersecurity should always be at the forefront. Gamers spend a lot […]