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. 

Jul 25, 2018 16:07
LONDON: After its first-ever eSports Pro Draft, Formula 1 has decided to release a documentary on the event in partnership with social media giant Facebook.  According to a report in Autosport, the documentary will feature 4 episodes that will be streamed on Facebook and broadcast on television with a few channels starting Wednesday. The schedule of the episodes are as follows -
Jul 25, 2018 16:07
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) upped its involvement in the growing industry of eSports, announcing the creation of a new platform called ‘Esports Liaison Group’ in partnership with Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF).
Jul 25, 2018 14:07
NEW YORK: Professional eSports is expected to see continued revenue growth and investment, driven by a range of factors that have pushed the industry further into the mainstream, according to a new survey conducted by law firm Foley & Lardner LLP and The Esports Observer. 
Jul 25, 2018 14:07
LOS ANGELES: Global eSports organization Immortals announced Tuesday that Meg Whitman, former CEO of Hewlett Packard and eBay, made a significant investment in the company, her first in eSports, and had been named to Immortals’ board of directors.  Neither the quantum of investment, nor the amount of stake Whitman was being offered, were disclosed.
Jul 07, 2018 17:07
LONDON: The McLaren F1 team has introduced a new competition, ‘McLaren Shadow Project’ in extension of last year’s ‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ event, in which the winner will earn a spot in the new McLaren eSports team and go on to race online against the best teams in the world. He or she will also gain access to the F1 team’s eSports development programme. 
Jul 05, 2018 16:07
CHENNAI: While the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is all set to send 524 athletes and confirmed its participation in 36 sports at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta this August, it is expected to take a decision on India’s eSports squad within a few days, New Indian Express reports.
Jun 29, 2018 16:06
HAMBURG: Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund have announced a 3-year partnership with online platform, eSports.com.  The deal makes Dortmund the second Bundesliga club to foray into the eSports zone, days after FC Koln agreed to a similar deal with the website as well as SK Gaming back in January.
May 19, 2018 16:05
LONDON: UK-based esports tournament organiser Gfinity has appointed experienced sports executive Garry Cook as executive chairman. He's been hired to build a global esports brand at the company, enter new global markets and 'strengthens the leadership team for the next chapter of growth'.
Apr 17, 2018 14:04
SANTA MONICA, Calif.: Video game publisher Activision Blizzard announced Monday it is partnering with global measurement and data analytics company Nielsen to measure and value eSports brand investments across the company’s multiple leagues and titles.
Apr 06, 2018 17:04
LONDON: The Sahara Force India Formula 1 team unveiled its plans to launch its official eSports F1 team, which will aim to bring the professionalism of real Formula 1 to the realm of simulator-like competitive online gaming.  The brand new Hype Energy eForce India team has been unveiled to coincide with the launch of the official F1 2018 eSports Championship.