Sports Business Trends Here to Stay in a Post-COVID World
Necessity is said to be “the mother of invention,” so it should come as no surprise the COVID-19 pandemic forced innovation across the pro sports landscape. From new…
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‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Securities Fraud Lawsuit Is a Warning to Sports Video-Game Publishers
In a lawsuit that video-game publishers—including those of popular sports games—should follow, the maker of the wildly anticipated, widely panned game Cyberpunk 2077 has…
EA, Take-Two Involved in Billion-Dollar Bidding War Over Racing Game Maker
Earlier this week, Electronic Arts (EA) announced an agreement to purchase Codemasters for $1.2 billion. The deal trumps the $971 million pact Take-Two Interactive…
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…
EA Renews NHL and UFC Deals to Expand Sports Video Game Dominance
Electronic Arts has inked multi-year renewals with both the NHL and UFC. EA has released an NHL game for 30 years straight, dating back to 1991. This year’s NHL 21 title…
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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…
Gaming Streaming Network VENN Raises $26 Million With Eyes On Local TV
VENN, a streaming network dedicated to gaming content, raised $26 million in a Series A round. VENN has received support from across the gaming industry, with early…
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…
Randy Orton’s Tattoos Divide Courts as Gamers Prepare for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Six months after a New York federal judge held that Take-Two Interactive could lawfully replicate player tattoos in NBA 2K without paying tattooists, a federal judge in…
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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