FaZe Clan receives investment from Offset
North American organisation FaZe Clan has added Kiari Kendrell Cephus, better known as rapper Offset, to its ownership group.
The amount that Offset invested in the organisation was not disclosed in the release.
Offset...
Riot Games taps SNAPS for LCS Summer Finals merchandise
Riot Games has announced that snapback accessories company SNAPS will be producing three exclusive products for the LCS Summer Finals.
The three designs will incorporate the LCS logo, as well as the...
Dr. Nicolas Gaede & Ulrik Ruhnau launch consultancy firm CSIGHT
Dr. Nicolas Gaede, former Senior Vice President of Esports at Lagardère Sports & Entertainment, has formed his own sports business consultancy firm, CSIGHT.
Though the company will primarily operate within the world of...
Government-backed Weavr unveils first working prototype
The Weavr consortium has publicly unveiled and demonstrated its first prototype mobile application.
The project was awarded a two-year demonstrator grant by the UK Research and Innovation public body in January, receiving...
Team Liquid appoints Newzoo as market intelligence partner
Netherlands-based esports organisation Team Liquid has announced games and esports analytics provider Newzoo as its market intelligence partner.
Newzoo will provide insights on the esports industry to assist with decision-making, and in turn...
SK Gaming finds insurance partner in ARAG
German organisation SK Gaming has announced insurance firm ARAG as its latest partner.
The deal includes a jersey sponsorship, content initiatives, and activations at events.
SK Gaming will help to develop and promote...
Riot Games confirms exit of Echo Fox from LCS
Riot Games has confirmed that it will be selling the LCS slot that is currently owned by North American organisation Echo Fox.
On August 13rd, Riot Games and Echo Fox entered an...
Gfinity Esports Australia to cease operations in November
Gfinity and HT&E Limited have announced that Gfinity Esports Australia will cease operations in late November.
Gfinity Esports Australia has ran for over two years, hosting a variety of events across a number of popular titles. This...
Counter Logic Gaming adds GT Omega Racing as chair partner
North American organisation Counter Logic Gaming has announced its latest partnership with gaming chair brand GT Omega Racing.
Staff and players at Counter Logic Gaming will receive a branded GT Omega Pro XL...
GRID secures data rights for StarLadder Berlin Major
Esports data platform GRID has acquired the exclusive data distribution rights for StarLadder Berlin Major, the upcoming Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major event.
GRID will leverage the power of StarLadder's data to generate revenue...
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PitchSwitch – where FIFA 17 meets Futsal
Esports Insider had the chance to speak to Andy Kerslake, one of the men behind PitchSwitch - a new concept which merges popular game title FIFA 17 with...
