Esports
Saudi Prince steps in as Marinescu departs IESF presidency
Vlad Marinescu has stepped down as president of the International Esports Federation (IESF), with HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, a member of Saudi Arabia’s royal family, taking on the role in an acting capacity.
Blast secures €12.7m in latest funding round
Esports tournament organiser Blast has secured €12.7m ($13.5m) in new funding, which it says will help fuel its global expansion plans and enhance its in-house production, broadcast and technology offerings.
Andalusia claims sponsorship first with two-year Riot Games deal
The regional government of Andalusia claims it is the first tourist destination to sponsor a major global esports competition after giving its backing to events run by video game publisher Riot Games between…
Veloce secures $50m investment from GEM Digital
Veloce Media Group, a UK-based gaming and sports media company, has announced a major investment commitment of $50m (€46m) from digital asset investment firm GEM Digital Limited.
Guild Esports brings in Empowerment IP chief Duval for advisory role
Guild Esports, the UK-based esports team organisation and lifestyle brand, has appointed Stephen Duval, CEO and co-founder of rights monetisation firm Empowerment IP, as special advisor to the board.
Fiba and NBA 2K League strike long-term licensing tie-up
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has struck a partnership with the National Basketball Association’s esports property, NBA 2K League, to create a structured calendar for national teams’ esp…
FTC seeks to block Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard takeover
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€63.6bn
Saudi Esports Federation extends commercial ties with Sportfive
The Sportfive agency has agreed a deal with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) to provide strategic sales support and project management on a range of initiatives for the organisation
Blast to set first with TikTok coverage of Paris Major
Esports entertainment company Blast has teamed up with short-form social media video platform TikTok to stream live coverage from this week’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major in Paris.
Blast’s Paris Major heads to cinema screens in eight European countries
Esports entertainment company Blast has agreed a deal with Cineworld to show the finale of the Paris Major 2023 live across 39 cinemas in eight different countries
Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard deal gains European approval
The European Commission has approved US-based technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€63.1bn
Regulator blocks Microsoft’s $68.7bn move for Activision Blizzard
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today (Wednesday) blocked US-based technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€62.2bn)
Guild Esports signs up Hummel, Bitstamp agrees early exit
London Stock Market-listed esports organisation Guild Esports has signed a three-year sponsorship and merchandising deal with Danish sports brand Hummel
Activision settles with DOJ over pay concerns in esports leagues
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement agreement with video game developer Activision Blizzard over a civil antitrust lawsuit concerning alleged limits on competition and pay for players…
IESF seeking bidders for future World Esports Championships
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has launched a bidding process for the next three editions of its World Esports Championships
Astralis considers delisting, FaZe reports $53m loss
The board of directors at Astralis is considering a delisting of the Danish esports organisation following a sharp decrease in its share price, while FaZe Holdings has reported a net loss of $53.2m (€48.9
PGL retains IMG for media, sponsorship and data rights
Esports company PGL has further extended its representation agreement with the IMG agency
Microsoft offers concessions to gain EC approval of Activision Blizzard takeover
US-based technology giant Microsoft has made “binding commitments” to the European Commission (EC) in an effort to secure regulatory approval for its proposed $68.7bn (€64.2bn)