Esports

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Nov 13, 2019 16:11
NEW YORK: With esports revenues and viewership mounting, industry insiders believe the market is poised for continued growth as investors increasingly jump in, revenue sources evolve and technology rapidly advances. That’s according to the second annual Esports Survey of more than 200 executives conducted by law firm Foley & Lardner LLP and The Esports Observer.
Nov 09, 2019 16:11
MUMBAI: The Indian Federation of Sports Gaming (IFSG) on Friday announced the appointment of Mumbai's former police chief AN Roy as its strategic advisor. Roy, whose contribution to the police force has been commendable, will play a strategic role and work closely with the IFSG board members to create guidelines for responsible industry practices.
Oct 22, 2019 05:10
CAPE VERDE: The world’s first e-learning platform dedicated to the sports industry was officially launched Monday at the United Nations endorsed National Youth Forum in Cape Verde.  The platform is designed to help young people from the age of 16, in particular those from developing countries including Africa, South America and the Middle East, to find the right path to their dream job.
Oct 18, 2019 08:10
SANTA MONICA, Calif.: PUBG Corporation Thursday revealed full details for the 2019 PUBG Global Championship (PGC), which represents the culmination of PUBG Esports’ first official season.  PGC will take place across three weekends, starting with a Group Stage (Nov. 8-10) and Semifinals (Nov. 15-17) held at the OGN Super Arena in Manhattan Beach, CA. 
Oct 15, 2019 06:10
LONDON: UK-based investment firm Hiro Capital has launched a €100 million VC fund focused on games, esports, and digital sports companies.  Leading a team with more than 100 years collective experience in these sectors, the partners will use the fund to accelerate the growth of about 20 UK and European "games and sports innovators".
Oct 11, 2019 08:10
BERLIN: Stryking Entertainment (a subsidiary of Animoca Brands) and leading German football club FC Bayern Munich have signed a licensing partnership to produce and distribute digital collectibles based on FC Bayern players. 
Oct 11, 2019 08:10
NEW YORK: Taking forward a partnership that kicked off in January, Cloud9, a competitive video gaming organization with teams participating in the League of Legends, is launching its first-ever apparel collection in partnership with a gaming team for Puma.  The esports brand joins a list of team partnerships for Puma, which includes Manchester City, Red Bull Racing, and more.
Oct 10, 2019 23:10
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Since EA SPORTS FIFA 20 launched on EA Access and Origin Access, more players than ever are getting into the game early with over 10 million players already competing on professional pitches and futsal cages around the world. 
Oct 09, 2019 19:10
MUMBAI: The franchise-based X1 Racing League - a concept brought to fruition within an 18-month time frame by Indian racers Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel - will hit circuits on November 30-December 1 in New Delhi and December 7-8 in Chennai. The six-team league, which revealed the names of five of six franchise owners at a launch event here Wednesday, will be powered by JK Tyre Motorsport.
Oct 04, 2019 06:10
MIAMI: The world's first dedicated esports racing arena will be built by Millennial Esports Corp in Miami with the state-of-the-facility scheduled to open in 2020.