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North Esports has revealed that it has entered into an extension of the partnership with Capgemini, a French multinational corporation that provides consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. The two companies originally partnered in April of 2019 with the aim of allowing Capgemini to host initiatives and events to promote esports and recruit new talent. This […]
The Counter-Strike Professional Players’ Association (CSPPA) announced that it has entered into a participation framework with the ESL Pro Tour and DreamHack. The framework was a collaborative effort between the association, ESL, and DreamHack to define tournament guidelines and parameters. The framework was 24 months in the making and was needed to address concerns such […]
MoreToday, The Madison Square Garden Company-owned esports organization Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) has announced an expansion of its partnership with online technology retailer Newegg. Last year, Newegg signed on as the presenting partner of CLG’s Fortnite team, but the new deal will expand to focus on the organization’s League of Legends roster as well as […]
MoreEsports production company Skillshot Media cut financial ties to its former parent company and founder Hi-Rez Studios. Former Hi-Rez executives, Todd Harris, co-founder; and Nabil Ismail, a former vice president; bought out Skillshot’s management and took over as CEO and COO, respectively. Skillshot Media is planning to build an esports operation center in downtown Atlanta […]
MoreMarketing agency Jung von Matt has announced the creation of a new company and legal entity that will focus on digital pop culture. The new entity, called JvM/NERD, will be led by Toan Nguyen, a Jung von Matt partner who was at the forefront of the company’s push into esports. Nguyen began his career with […]
MoreGerman esports organization SK Gaming entered into long-term partnerships with U.S. sports equipment manufacturer, Nike, and online shop for soccer and team sports, 11teamsports. Nike is the organization’s new supplier, while 11teamsports acts as the global distributor for SK Gaming’s jerseys and merchandise. SK Gaming’s deal with Nike is the sporting equipment brand’s second partnership […]
MoreMastercard is now the “Player of the Week” sponsor, which will be featured on Riot’s Monday night broadcasts. GreenPark Sports, Riot’s newest partner, is developing an app where fans can show their “fandom” by playing and winning games. The GreenPark Sports App is still under development and should launch “very soon.” Today, Riot Games announced […]
MoreActivision Blizzard Esports President & CEO Pete Vlastelica is pushing back on criticism leveled at Overwatch League in recent weeks, firmly denying reports depicting it as being in a state of disarray. Overwatch League is entering an important third season in 2020 with it being the first in which the property’s home-and-away, global-travel model will […]
MoreGlobal esports organization T1 Entertainment & Sports has announced an exclusive apparel partnership with Nike. The deal encompasses all T1 players and teams, including the organization’s Korean League of Legends squad, which to date has won three World Championships – the most of any single organization. Nike will work with T1 to open a new […]
MoreOn Tuesday, esports entertainment company Allied Esports Entertainment announced that Brookfield Property Partners will become a shareholder of the company through a $5M USD equity investment. While U.S. mall vacancy rates reach a 20-year high at 9.7%, American real estate firm and mall owner Brookfield Property Partners invests in esports in a bid to increase […]
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