Vienna, Austria-based esports organization Wave Esports announced a commercial partnership with computer and video games accessories maker Logitech. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition to an undisclosed “monetary sponsorship,” the organization said in its announcement Friday that Logitech will assist with bootcamps and other content-based projects in 2021, and will also […]
First Grandmaster tier level reached in less than a month
The grind from level 25 to 30 in order to upgrade a hero from Master to Grandmaster tier in Dota Plus requires an insane number of hours played, but nothing seems impossible during the holidays break. Treant Protector is the first Dota 2 hero leveled up to the Grandmaster tier level. The achievement was unlocked […]
WePlay Esports and Usyk launch WUFL, FATE unveils new facility | ESI Digest #23 – Esports Insider
Each week, ESI Digest breaks down the weekly happenings in the esports industry, making sense of things so you don’t have to. As well as being housed on YouTube, ESI Digest is available on all major podcast platforms and is also available in written form below. This week on the ESI Digest, we cover WePlay […]
Money Talks: Esports Gets Major Sponsorships With Big Industries Across America
It’s no secret that esports has exploded in recent years. With viewership steadily rising, sponsors are crawling out of the woodwork to make use of the fresh market. However, not all deals are created equal. While interested parties are clamoring to get their names out there, three industries emerge as distinctly compatible with the esports […]
FIFA – Leak deutet Ulitmate-Team-Verbot in Ländern an – FIFA
FIFA Ultimate Team ist vielen Glücksspielbehörden ein Dorn im Auge. In Belgien können bereits keine FIFA-Points mehr gekauft werden. Ein Leak deutet nun sogar ein Verbot des Modus an. Wird FUT in einigen Ländern verboten? Das könnte zumindest so kommen, wie ein Leak des Users FUT Watch nahelegt. Er twitterte einen Auszug aus den Gamefiles, […]
Lehren der Weekend League #8 – PS5-Chaos und Marktcrash – FIFA
Die PS5 nervt? Na, wer hätte das gedacht! Doch neben Konsolenwechseln gibt es wieder verrückte Taktiken und mehr. Die Lehren der Weekend League. Vorweg die Pflicht. Natürlich hat Wunderkind Anders Vejrgang nicht verloren. 240 Siege in der Weekend League sind weiter spitze, trotz Übersteiger-Patch. Dazu haut er eines der stärksten FIFA-Memes der Saison raus. Doch […]
Talon Esports Names ESPAT Digital Media Licensing Provider
Hong Kong-based esports organization Talon Esports has partnered with B2B digital media licensing platform ESPAT as its digital media licensing provider. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Under the terms of the deal, Talon will deliver video and other media assets into ESPAT’s licensing platform to build a content library from its events […]
Esports Generates $5.9M for TOP Sports in H1, China’s Esports Pro Regulations Releasing ‘Soon’
Last week, the Chinese Dota 2 esports scene welcomed its second offline event of 2020 with limited live audiences, the China Dota 2 Pro Cup Season 2, which was hosted by Chinese production company Imba TV in Shanghai. Eventually, the Chinese team Elephant took down PSG.LGD, EHOME, and Team Aster, to take home ￥200K RMB […]
Triumph Esports enters partnership with HyperX – Esports Insider
North American organisation Triumph Esports has announced it has entered a partnership with peripherals manufacturer HyperX. As a result of the agreement, HyperX will provide a range of equipment to Triumph’s rosters. RELATED: HyperX adds Valkyrae, Deft to brand ambassador programme HyperX is the third partner to join the organisation, with the likes of Respawn Products and gaming supplement company ADVANCED […]
Esports movers and shakers: November 2020 – Esports Insider
Keeping track of the esports industry’s key personnel changes can be an arduous task. That’s why each month, Esports Insider rounds up all the industry’s movers and shakers, compiling them into a single article so you can stay up to date — and save time. Below is a brief summary of all the key […]