Red Bulls’ Investment in Esports Paying Off in Competition and Content
The New York Red Bulls are utilizing content creators and players in the eMLS in a way that no other team has done before. Whereas most teams in MLS's competitive gaming…
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Monumental Sports’ Zach Leonsis: Reaching the Next Generation of Fans is More Important Than Ever
While growing our core assets and best-known brands, like the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics and Capital One Arena, we at Monumental Sports & Entertainment have also laid…
Contract Platform Co-Founded by 17-Year-Old Helps Gamers Get Paid on Time
As an esports agent, Adam Whyte grew tired of his clients having to wait anywhere from three to 10 months to receive their prize money, sponsorship fees, player salaries…
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Fortnite MasterClass on Tap From Gamer Training Startup
A Silicon Valley startup wants to make you a better Fortnite player. Launching today, AdvanceClub will soon offer MasterClass-style video series featuring star players…
Vlastelica Out as Activision Blizzard Esports CEO and Overwatch League Commissioner
Pete Vlastelica is out as commissioner of Overwatch League, one week before the league's Grand Finals, according to a statement from the company. Vlastelica is also out…
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Former Turner Boss David Levy Invests in Mets-Backed Esports Group Andbox
Former Turner president David Levy is investing in an esports organization backed by the owners of the New York Mets. Levy is among a group of new investors in Andbox…
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Riot Games’ League of Legends Partners with Mercedes-Benz
League of Legends publisher and developer Riot Games has struck a multiyear partnership with Mercedes-Benz. The German car company, which has already been a partner in…
Call of Duty League Prevails Through Flexibility and Warzone Mode
When the Call of Duty League launched in January, there was no way of knowing the challenges that awaited the new esports league and its 12 teams. Before the season…
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Adidas, David Rubenstein Among Backers of $165 Million Gaming, Esports Fund
Bitkraft Ventures, a venture capital firm built specifically for gaming and esports, has closed a new $165 million fund. Backers include Adidas and Declaration Partners…
Fortnite Creator Epic Launches Campaign Against Apple and Google in Pursuit of Direct Pay
For years, some of the biggest companies in tech and media have complained about Apple's policies in its mobile store. Those companies either found a way to work with…
EA’s Madden Unveils Arcade-like Mode as 2K Games Waits in Wings
Less than a month until the Madden NFL 21 release, EA may be feeling the pressure of another competitor entering the gridiron gaming space. With an official…
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MLB Executive and Commissioner Candidate Leaving to Join Activision Blizzard
Tony Petitti, considered by many a likely candidate for Major League Baseball's next commissioner, is leaving MLB to oversee esports, consumer products, film and…
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