Esports salary caps are sorely needed, but would they work?
In November last year, settlement negotiations between game publisher Activision Blizzard and the US Department…
Regulation & Legal
France reveals plans for a national esports ecosystem
The Government of France has revealed details surrounding its upcoming esports strategy, aimed at furthering…
Former Esports Entertainment Group CEO sues company
Former Esports Entertainment Group CEO Grant Johnson has filed a lawsuit against his former company…
China Esports Blast: December 2022
Each month, sports digital agency Mailman shares the biggest industry news and insights from China’s esports scene,…
Indian esports industry welcomes government recognition of esports
The country of India officially recognised esports as a multi-sport event on 23rd December 2022.…
Writers’ choice: Esports Insider’s top stories of 2022
As the year winds down, we here at Esports Insider have decided to give our…
League of Legends coach Invert launches Esports Coaches Guild
Canadian League of Legends coach Gabriel ‘Invert’ Zoltan-Johan has launched a trade association for esports…
MEP Laurence Farreng: European Union esports recognition a ‘big step’
In November, the European Parliament passed a hallmark resolution recognising the value of the European…
US FTC sues to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a legal complaint seeking to block Microsoft’s pending acquisition of game publisher Activision Blizzard. The FTC alleged that Microsoft, already a gaming…
Study shows audience insights fuel strategy, not revenue
As esports companies scale, they must make decisions with far reaching consequences. Data, especially audience insights, are crucial for making the right choices. In our Payments and the Monetization of…
The financial implications of in-game item sales
Esports companies are worried about monetising their audience. According to our Payments and the Monetization of Esports report, produced in collaboration with Nuvei and PayPal, 65%** of esports companies say…
TSM claims stability and profitability in statement after name sponsor FTX files for bankruptcy
North American esports organisation TSM has issued a statement seeking to reassure shareholders and fans following the collapse of its naming rights sponsor FTX. TSM struck a $210m deal with…
EU Parliament passes vote to recognise and fund esports, video games in Europe
The European Parliament has passed a resolution recognising the value of the esports and video game industries, recommending a long-term strategy to support and fund the sectors. The European Union’s…
US court dismisses Riot Games copyright lawsuit against Moonton
The US District Court of California has dismissed Riot Games’ copyright lawsuit against Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer Moonton Technology. The ruling was made after the court granted Moonton’s FNC…
