A Year of Transformation: Esports stakeholders reflect on 2024
Esports has always been an ever-evolving industry, with the sector looking to cement itself within…
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The best esports advertising campaigns of 2024
With the end of 2024 drawing near, Esports Insider is once again looking back at…
The biggest esports partnerships of 2024
Similarly to 2023, this year in esports has had its highs and lows. However, no…
ESL unveils 2026 Counter-Strike event dates
Esports tournament organiser ESL FACEIT Group has provided a glimpse into its Counter-Strike 2 event…
Esports World Cup adds Crossfire to 2025 lineup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a three-year partnership with game developer Smilegate for…
Esports in Education: How NASEF is equipping leaders for global growth
As esports continues to expand, it’s important to develop a workforce of well-prepared youth who…
How Counter-Strike skins evolved into fueling a thriving marketplace
On August 14th, 2013, game developer Valve introduced aesthetic weapon enhancements that would fundamentally alter…
How Metafy has created an all-in-one platform for gaming creators
Metafy, a platform that looks to empower top gamers and creators to earn income, has…
PlayVS CEO on the launch of the PlayVS Collective Partner Network
Collegiate and amateur esports have been having a moment in North America. Despite the crumbling of the Overwatch League, the restructuring of League of Legends esports into the Americas division…
The top 10 most-viewed esports events of 2024
Following the conclusion of Mobile Legends Bang Bang’s M6 tournament, there are officially no large-scale esports events left in 2024. Looking back, several major events caught the eyes of esports…
Esports tournament organiser FISSURE undergoes rebranding
Serbia-based esports tournament organiser FISSURE has announced a major rebranding which includes changes to its logo and visual identity. FISSURE’s new visual brand is the result of internal discussions as…
Chess joins Esports World Cup 2025, Magnus Carlsen appointed as ambassador
The Esports World Cup Foundation, the organiser of the Esports World Cup, has announced a multi-year partnership with online chess platform Chess.com. As a result, Chess will be included in…
Veloce Esports partners with Thrustmaster
Sim racing company Veloce Esports has announced a large-scale partnership with American simulation racing equipment brand Thrustmaster. Thrustmaster will become the official sim racing equipment partner for Veloce Esports, helping…
Red Bull League of Its Own 2024 becomes most-watched Red Bull esports event ever
Red Bull League of Its Own, a League of Legends event created by energy drink brand Red Bull, has recorded a peak viewership of 612,000 over the weekend. The event,…
