Texas-based esports organization Envy Gaming has announced the addition of two directors and the filling of an empty seat on its board of directors. Former Tribune Broadcasting CRO Angela Betasso was recruited to the board by Envy owner and Chief Gaming Officer Mike Rufail. Gray Television executive Cary Glotzer also joins the board, his company […]
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Three really exciting engineering jobs open at the moment
Where does your enterprise stand on the AI adoption curve? Take our AI survey to find out. After what feels like a lifetime of lockdowns, restrictions, and hitting pause on life, things are slowly returning to normal. And frankly, we couldn’t be happier. During this global pandemic, countless businesses all over the world introduced hiring […]
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Voice Actor, Chris Hackney, Discusses His Connection To Dimitri
“It’s not Dimitri’s specific traumas that I relate to, but I think that we’ve all been through feeling conflicted inside.” Chris Hackney, voice actor behind Dimitri from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, describes. “So, I felt like there was a lot to hold onto. I loved him from the moment I got the first audition for […]
Three (types of) companies that might unshackle monetisation in esports
To see the myriad companies adapting to the digital world, one need only look. In the last few years, entrenched business models in sport have been challenged by fresh-faced newcomers with different ideas. Esports is a classic disruptor. Down to the way in which competition is played and observed, this precious UFO is flying in […]
China to Host Three Live Events for Overwatch League – The Esports Observer
Activision Blizzard announced that the company will host Overwatch League (OWL) three live competitions in the Chinese cities Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Between June 4-6, the competition called the “June Championship” will be hosted in Hangzhou Spark’s home venue; July 9-11, the “Summer Challenge” will be hosted in Shanghai Dragons’ home venue; and August 7-8, […]
Three takeaways from the SWT Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier – Daily Esports
The Smash World Tour resumed this weekend with one of the least-known regions on an international scale, Oceania. Here are some of the big takeaways from the SWT Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier. Japanese prodigy conquers Oceania The winner of the SWT Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier was not an Oceania native, but a Japanese player residing […]
Capcom Unveils Three Monster Hunter Stories 2 Amiibo Figures
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin already has a new trailer and deluxe edition (read about it here), but Amiibo collectors will be happy to know that new figures based on the game are on the way as well. The figures are based on characters Ena, Razewing Ratha, and Tsukino and should look good […]
Three classic Blizzard games come to PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One today
Three of Blizzard Entertainment’s earliest games — The Lost Vikings, Blackthorne, and Rock N Roll Racing — are being re-released on consoles and PC today. The Blizzard Arcade Collection drops Friday on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One, Blizzard announced during BlizzConline’s opening ceremony. (The PS4 and Xbox One versions are playable […]
Ninjas in Pyjamas Signs Three-Year Partnership With Samsung
Swedish esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas announced that it has signed a new partnership deal with the Nordic division of South Korean electronics maker Samsung that will span three years. Financial terms were not disclosed. NIP will collaborate with Samsung on developing live-streaming activations, co-branded content, and other initiatives that promote both organizations and Samsung’s […]
Sony Has Three Movies And Seven TV Shows Based On Video Games In The Works
It may be far too early to call, but Sony Pictures looks like it’s going to break the video-game-to-live-action curse. With the Uncharted movie wrapped, the company is now setting its sights on not one, not two, but three other movie adaptations and seven TV shows. Color us interested. Speaking to CNBC, chairman and chief […]