Ben Simmons invests in FaZe Clan, League of Legends boards Spotify | ESI Digest #7
Each week, ESI Digest breaks down the weekly happenings in the esports industry, making sense of…
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How Athlane intends to simplify esports sponsorships
It’s no secret that revenue from sponsorships makes up a considerable chunk of the esports…
Opinion: Why do we need all-women esports teams?
I almost didn’t write this story. Frankly, I’m tired—no, downright exhausted—by the constant dictation of…
Nicolas Estrup details BLAST’s unpredictable 2020 on ESI Insight #3
On the third episode of ESI Insight, Nicolas Estrup, Director of Product & Experience at…
Spotify deal marks Riot Games’ evolution from game studio to entertainment entity
On November 3rd, 2018, four artists took the stage inside Munhak Stadium in the city…
Gscience’s Ryan Scollan discusses the state of health and wellness in esports
After a series of retirements and breaks in esports from its highest-achievers due to stress…
Examining the UK’s latest esports qualifications
In April, Pearson, an education publishing and assessment organisation, released a brand-new set of esports…
Ben Simmons explains decision to invest in FaZe Clan
Australian basketball player Ben Simmons is no stranger to gaming, having grown up playing Call…
How NASEF is putting together the pieces for global scholastic esports
An Atlanta-based non-profit organisation is dedicated to developing a global community of educators who blend play and learning by building a Network of Academic & Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF). Founded…
GG.Recap 2024: The year in review for GG.BET
As the end closes in on a busy and very turbulent year, both in esports and beyond, 2024 will certainly leave a mark. From sadly saying goodbye to some notable…
Gaming gear deep dive: Razer
Founded in 2005, Razer is one of the oldest esports and gaming peripheral brands in the world. Its first products, such as the Boomslang mouse and the first edition of…
Who are the most watched esports teams?
Every sports team wants to attract fans to their matches, be it on-site in stadiums or on TV in local and international competitions. More eyes attract more sponsors and partners,…
Staying power: How hotels and esports can mutually benefit
Offline esports events are the crème de la crème of the industry. Despite being digital in nature, competitive gaming thrives when teams compete in the same location. Nothing quite matches…
Esports prize pools: Are they declining and why are there payment issues?
At its core, competition is the most important part of the esports ecosystem. Across a vast number of games, there are tournaments that range from grassroots to international events. The…
