Gaming

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. 

Oct 17, 2023 16:10
BENGALURU: Tech sports brand Game Theory has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round from a group of investors led by Nitin Kamath's Rainmatter,  and including Rohan Bopanna, WEH Ventures, Prequate Advisory, and angels - a notable name being Balakrishna Adiga.
Oct 13, 2023 18:10
Leading online bookmaker BJ Sports has appointed Kevin Pietersen, the former English cricketer, as brand ambassador.  A spokesman for BJ Sports expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Kevin Pietersen as our brand ambassador at BJ Sports. Kevin’s illustrious cricketing career, charisma, and passion for the sport resonate perfectly with our values and aspirations.”
Oct 12, 2023 17:10
Betting app 1xBet has announced a series of contests around the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 with an increased bonus up to Rs 33,000 for the World Cup period and "no risk" bet promo. 
Oct 11, 2023 20:10
LAS VEGAS: Sports technology company Panda Interactive has filed two separate lawsuits accusing competitor companies Genius Sports and Sportradar of patent infringement. The lawsuits have been filed in US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Both companies provide much of the technological infrastructure to sports-betting and related interactive video industries.
Oct 10, 2023 18:10
The rise of Esports in India has been nothing short of meteoric. The nation’s talented athletes competed at the Asian Games 2022 where Esports was an official medal sport, BGMI tournaments have made their way to the mainstream sporting networks and streaming platforms while gamers have become household names, inspiring a new generation of players to chase their dreams.
Oct 10, 2023 15:10
CHENNAI: The Skyesports Championship, India's longest-running esports IP, is set to make a return with its fifth annual edition, Skyesports Championship 5.0. 
Oct 09, 2023 18:10
SINGAPORE: ONE Esports, a leading global esports media platform, Monday announced a development for the upcoming ONE Esports MPL Invitational (MPLI) 2023. 
Oct 09, 2023 18:10
MUMBAI: Revenant Esports, among India’s most prominent esports organizations, has scripted history to qualify for the Brawl Stars World Finals 2023.  This makes the org the first Indian team ever to make it to the biggest stage for Brawl Stars esports, where they will not only be fighting for national glory but also for a share of a prize pool of more than $750,000. 
Oct 04, 2023 18:10
GURUGRAM: The Singapore subsidiary of NODWIN Gaming - South Asia’s leading gaming and esports media enterprise - a material subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Ltd, has acquired a 100% stake in game marketing agency PublishME for a sum of $2 million from its existing shareholders Nazara Technologies Limited and Ozgur Ozalp.
Oct 02, 2023 18:10
The Skyesports Souvenir 2023, the final international Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament for the South Asia and Middle East regions, has concluded with Team India getting first place and will now receive the lion’s share of the $5,000 prize pool.