Verizon in collaboration with Apple and Twitch Rivals will host a preview event for League of Legends: Wild Rift, the latest mobile game offering from Riot Games. On Thursday Verizon will see a host of […]
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LoL: Worlds 2020 | G2 Esports vs Damwon Gaming Semifinal Preview
Europe’s and Korea’s best teams will face off this Saturday. After weeks of competition, the LoL World Championship is in its final phases. There are now only four teams left standing with the hope of […]
Platform co-founders on unlocking the future of esports bars
They may be adjusting to life under lockdown, but that hasn’t stopped the owners of Platform from making big plans. Located in Finsbury at the heart of London, Platform blends a vibrant, modern aesthetic with […]
LoL: Worlds 2020 | Top Esports vs Suning Semifinal Preview
A rematch of the LPL Summer Semifinals is in the making in the Worlds 2020 Semifinal. The battle for supremacy rages on at the 2020 LoL World Championship. Four teams remain after weeks of competition, […]
100 Thieves Signs With Creative Artists Agency for Representation – The Esports Observer｜home of essential esports business news and insights
100 Thieves, the esports, gaming and lifestyle brand, says it has signed with the Creative Arts Agency. CAA will now act as representation for the organization and will look to “expand its content and media […]
G2 Stands Alone at Worlds 2020 – Weekly Twitch Top 10s, Oct. 12-18 – The Esports Observer｜home of essential esports business news and insights
The 2020 League of Legends World Championship has whittled its field down to just four teams, a reduction in total games played which led to a drop in hours watched. Meanwhile, Among Us remains remarkably […]
Brazilian Telecom Oi Sponsors Prêmio Esports Brasil – The Esports Observer｜home of essential esports business news and insights
Brazilian telecommunications company Oi will be sponsoring the Prêmio Esports Brasil, an annual awards ceremony organized by communications giant Globo and investment group Go4it that recognizes the most prominent esports personalities in the country. The […]
VENN Secures $26M Series A Financing Round – The Esports Observer｜home of essential esports business news and insights
The Video Game Entertainment and News Network (VENN) raised a $26M USD Series A investment round co-led by BITKRAFT Ventures and Nexstar Media Group. Further investors that participated in the investment include Eldridge, Minnesota Røkkr […]
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero launches KRU Esports
Manchester City star striker Sergio Aguero has founded his own esports organisation with the launch of launched KRÜ Esports. Sergio Aguero, who has been named as the organisation’s CEO and founder, has recently become a […]
Gaming Trade Body Ukie Outlines Esports Economic Impact in U.K. – The Esports Observer｜home of essential esports business news and insights
Olsberg•SPI together with Nordicity have released a report commissioned by U.K. video game trade body Ukie regarding the economic impact and growth potential of the region’s esports market. The report found that the U.K.’s esports […]
TOP Esports attracts Beats Electronics jersey sponsorship
Consumer audio manufacturer Beats Electronics has sponsored Chinese League of Legends organisation TOP Esports. Photo Credit: lolesports / TOP Esports The Apple-owned audio company’s branding was spotted on the right shoulder of TOP Esports’ player […]
Adaplay provides esports offering to UK secondary schools
Adaplay looks to boost esports participation in the UK with the introduction of Rocket League and Fortnite tournaments for secondary school students. The tournament organiser has created a series of competitions around the two titles in […]
Guild Esports announces £3.6m deal with European tech firm
Guild Esports, a U.K-based esports organisation co-owned by David Beckham, has announced in a press release that it has signed a three-year, £3.6m sponsorship deal with an unknown financial-technology company based in Europe. This is […]
Houston Outlaws Tap Former Player Matt Iorio as New General Manager – The Esports Observer｜home of essential esports business news and insights
Houston Outlaws owner Beasley Esports has named Matt Iorio as the General Manager of the team, effective immediately. The former professional Overwatch League Player player for the Outlaws was widely regarded as one of the […]
HellRaisers reveals Mazda collaboration - Esports Insider
Esports organisation HellRaisers has announced a partnership with Auto International, Mazda’s official distributor and brand importer for Ukraine.As a result of the partnership with Mazda’s subsidiary, the car manufacturer will gain a presence on HellRaisers’ […]
HellRaisers reveals Mazda collaboration - Esports Insider
Esports organisation HellRaisers has announced a partnership with Auto International, Mazda’s official distributor and brand importer for Ukraine.As a result of the partnership with Mazda’s subsidiary, the car manufacturer will gain a presence on HellRaisers’ […]
ISEF appoints Sergi Mesonero as Head of ISEF Esports
The ISFE, an independent federation which represents Europe’s video game industry, has announced the hiring of former LVP Public Affairs Vice President and CEO Sergi Mesonero as its Head of ISFE Esports.Along with being known […]
Korean LoL Legends Faker and Teddy Star in New Wild Rift Commercial as Riot Preps for Mobile Esports Push
The mobile version of League of Legends, Wild Rift, is scheduled for release later this year, and Riot Games is already looking to leverage its biggest esports stars to build buzz for the new title. […]
Global Esports Federation teams up with Sports Innovation Lab
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has named technology and research company Sports Innovation Lab as a global supporter. As a result of the partnership, Sports Innovation Lab will look to use its knowledge and expertise to develop GEF’s events portfolio. […]
Beats By Dre Sponsors TOP Esports for League of Legends Worlds Championship
During the knockout stage of the current League of Legends World Championship on Saturday, Apple-owned headphone brand Beats By Dre was featured on the right shoulder of Chinese League of Legends team TOP Esports’ team […]
LoL: Worlds 2020 | Gen.G vs G2 Esports Quarterfinal Recap
In the final Worlds Quarterfinal match, G2 Esports took on Gen.G. In the final Worlds 2020 Quarterfinal series, it was the last attempt for the LEC to get a team to the later stages. With […]
Chiefs Esports Club to host L’Oréal Valorant Invitational
Australian esports organisations Chiefs Esports Club has announced the launch of Oceania-based VALORANT tournament, the L’Oréal Men Expert Invitational. The tournament will see eight of the region’s top VALORANT teams compete over three days, with a prize […]
Rensga Esports secures Series A funding from Componente
Brazilian esports organisation Rensga Esports has secured undisclosed Series A funding from Brazilian investment group Componente. The funding injection comes following Rensga Esports securing a spot in the newly franchised Brazilian League of Legends competition, CBLoL. […]
T1 Signs League of Legends Streamer Tyler1 to Content-Focused Deal – The Esports Observer｜home of essential esports business news and insights
Esports organization T1 Entertainment & Sports has signed popular Twitch streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp as a content creator. Steinkamp is best known as a streamer of League of Legends content, including hosting his own self-branded […]