Diversifying esports revenue streams: how are teams making money?

While valuations of esports organisations continue to soar and furrow brows worldwide, it’s a well-known fact that the fan monetisation of these groups is still leagues behind major sports clubs. The argument that economics in esports just work differently from their sporting counterparts is often overlooked. For example whilst esports organisations are hugely reliant on […]

Twitch Suspends Ad Revenue For Amouranth After Hot Tub Streams

The Twitch hot tub controversy continues today as popular Twitch streamer and one of the leading originators of the “Hot Tub Meta,” Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa announced that Twitch has suspended advertising on her channel. While the streamer claims no reason was given for the ban, it comes suspiciously after her rise in popularity due to the controversial […]

Microsoft Gaming Revenue Increases 51% With Xbox Series X|S Launches

According to Microsoft’s latest financial results, the company’s gaming business increased its revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, by 51% as a result of the Xbox Series X|S launches in November. Xbox hardware earnings jumped 86%, while Xbox content and services revenue rose 40%, thanks to the release of new first and third-party […]