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. 

Jun 26, 2020 19:06
MUMBAI: The second edition of Spartan Poker’s online poker tournament, India Online Poker Championship (IOPC), is all set to run from 9 July to 26 July at the official site Indiapokerchampionship. The second edition of IOPC boasts an increased prize to Rs 250 million. IOPC 2020 will feature 113 tournaments with buy-ins starting from Rs 550 to Rs 105,000.
Jun 25, 2020 17:06
MADRID: Electronic Arts and LaLiga Wednesday announced a long-term partnership that will continue to offer unrivaled authenticity to EA SPORTS FIFA players for the next 10 years. 
Jun 23, 2020 17:06
ZURICH: FIFA and EA SPORTS announced Monday a FIFA organized esports activation for Asia, bringing together football stars, influencers, and professional esports players that will go head-to-head in a special remote EA SPORTS FIFA Online 4 competition series to take place later this month.
Jun 22, 2020 20:06
TOKYO: Japan based global advertising giant Dentsu Group Inc Monday announed a strategic partnership with the newly established Global Esports Federation, "to promote the global development of the growing esports business".
Jun 17, 2020 21:06
MUMBAI: Indian live game streaming app Pocket Aces has entered a long-term strategic partnership with global esports organisation Fnatic. Fnatic is one of the world’s pre-eminent esports organisations and has a decade-long legacy in a variety of games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dota 2 and more. The company is now pioneering the PUBG Mobile esports space with their squad based out of India.
Jun 17, 2020 21:06
LONDON: YouGov has moved decisively to grow its esports and gaming business with the appointment of one of the sector’s most-respected experts, Nicole Pike.
Jun 12, 2020 19:06
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Electronic Arts Inc. and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Friday announced a larger, evolved EA SPORTS FIFA 20 esports ecosystem, adding new competitions and returning football league tournaments, as well as online tournaments in place of the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series including the FIFA eWorld Cup. 
Jun 12, 2020 16:06
MUMBAI: Mobile gaming company Nazara Technologies has made an additional investment in fantasy sports startup Halaplay Technologies Pvt Ltd through an equity swap of stocks from Kae Capital worth Rs 146 million. The fresh funding makes the Mumbai-headquartered firm a majority stakeholder in Bengaluru-based Halaplay.
Jun 11, 2020 20:06
MUMBAI: Gameloft Distribution Solutions has announced that it has been chosen by ZEE5 to power the games on to its platform as a part of its strategy to bring wholesome entertainment under one roof. Under the partnership, snackable hyper casual online games are being curated to deeply engage the audience by adding a dose of thrill and competitiveness for the users.
Jun 11, 2020 19:06
MUMBAI: Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC and its sister international clubs owned by City Football Group (CFG) will come together for the first time to host a group-wide global 'EA SPORTS FIFA 20' challenge on June 13.