Gillette Joins HBCU Esports Alliance for EA Madden Tournament
Come February 2021, HBCU students across 31 different schools will get the chance to take their Madden talents to the gaming gridiron and compete for a chance to win…
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Envy Gaming Signs Chess-Playing Botez Sisters in Creator Network Launch
Esports is getting into the chess boom. Texas-based esports organization Envy Gaming (the owner and operator of Team Envy, the Call of Duty League’s Dallas Empire and…
Federal Lawsuit: This Video Game is Too Damn Hard
It’s happened to many a gamer. A video game’s difficulty gradually rises or suddenly escalates. Advancing to a high level, reaching a benchmark or obtaining a top score…
EA and Take-Two Beat Q3 Expectations With Flagship Releases
Rival video game companies Electronics Arts and Take-Two Interactive both reported strong third-quarter earnings during yesterday’s calls, in large part because of new…
Esports Organization 100 Thieves Buys Into Call of Duty League
Esports franchise 100 Thieves, one of the most popular and valuable gaming organizations in the world, is joining the Call of Duty League for its second season. 100…
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Learfield IMG College Is Looking to Clean Up College Esports
Learfield IMG College, the dominant force in college sports licensing and media rights, is partnering with video game publisher Electronic Arts to launch what they say…
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…
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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