Pysonix has announced the launch of a set of new, regionally-based online competitions: the Rocket League Spring Series, which will start in April. The tournaments will fill the void left by the cancellation of the Season 9 World Championship and follows after more changes to the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) were revealed earlier this month. Image credit: Psyonix …
Artificial intelligence startup Anybrain has received a €1 million (£889,648.67) investment from Trust Esport. Anybrain.gg is an artificial intelligence and data processing firm which is looking to protect the security and integrity of online gaming and esports. Photo credit: Anybrain RELATED: Fimalac, Matthieu Dallon launch venture capital fund Trust Esports Anybrain was founded in 2015 by PhDs …
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Sports marketing company Infront has hired André Fläckel to head up its gaming and esports department. Fläckel joins Infront from fellow sports marketing firm Lagardère Sports, where he co-founded its esports division. Photo via: Infront RELATED: Splyce co-founder Marty Strenczewilk departs OverActive Media Fläckel will report directly to Christian Müller, Senior Vice President People, Innovation & Corporate Services for …
Activision Blizzard has brought on both Akshon Esports and HyperX as partners of its Overwatch League. Overwatch League is currently playing matches online to adapt to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Photo credit: Overwatch League RELATED: Overwatch League events cancelled through April due to coronavirus HyperX will act as the official memory partner of the league. The Kingston …
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Event organiser Relog Media and data provider GRID have partnered with RuHub for the upcoming #HomeSweetHome tournament. The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event will be broadcast in Russian as part of the deal. Image credit: GRID RELATED: Relog Media and GRID to host #HomeSweetHome CS:GO event #HomeSweetHome has a $320,000 (£276,081.60) prize pool and will take place over …
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As always, we’ve rounded up the biggest and best stories from the past week so you can stay abreast of the industry’s biggest happenings. This week in esports saw Nevada approve betting on ESL Pro League, Tribe Gaming receive $1M, Team Reciprocity scale back, and Gen.G partner with Han Sung Motor. We also have a twice-weekly …
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Tournament organiser ESL has partnered with Tencent to become part of the PUBG Mobile esports circuit for 2020. The collaborative program will allow players “all over the world” to win a share of $5 million (£4.1 million). Image credit: ESL RELATED: WinZO partners with Tencent for PUBG Mobile tournaments ESL will support Tencent in building a …
Turtle Beach‘s German PC brand ROCCAT has renewed its partnership with Martin “MrSavage” Foss Andersen for 2020. The Norwegian Fortnite player, who competes for North American organisation 100 Thieves, signed with ROCCAT in 2019. Photo credit: ROCCAT RELATED: Turtle Beach to acquire PC gaming business ROCCAT MrSavage exclusively uses computer accessories produced by ROCCAT, including headsets, mice, …
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Italian football club Hellas Verona FC Esports has established a partnership with domestic energy and gas company Gruppo Sinergy. The deal will see Gruppo Sinergy, which is also based in the city of Verona, become the main sponsor on the team’s jersey. Image credit: Hellas Verona FC Esports RELATED: Hellas Verona FC establishes esports division with Outplayed deal Hellas …
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Esports betting platform Puntt, which describes itself as “the world’s first esports player betting site,” has launched in the United Kingdom. The website allows users to bet on specific esports players, not just teams, according to a release. Betting pools are open on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in time for the ESL Pro League. Logo credit: Puntt …
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