Executives depart FaZe Clan, Eden Park gets esports facility | ESI Digest #1
Each week, ESI Digest breaks down the weekly happenings in the esports industry, making sense of…
Features
Esports is becoming the latest battleground for longtime sportswear rivals
The founding of adidas and PUMA is one of corporate legend. It starts with the Dasslers,…
When should esports investors realistically expect ROI?
Esports investments dominate news headlines just about every week here at Esports Insider, and for…
JMR Luna discusses joining OG as CEO on ESI Insight #1
In the very first episode of ESI Insight, one of three new podcasts launched by Esports…
Behind Bitspawn’s efforts to make esports more reliable for players
While the top flight of esports has a cash flow of millions of dollars, coming…
Matt Shaw explains PUMA’s esports strategy on ESI Focus #1
In the very first episode of ESI Focus, one of three new podcasts launched by…
This week in esports: Envy Gaming, Hurrah, L’Oréal, UNICEF
As always, we’ve rounded up the biggest and best stories from the past week so…
Announcing ESI Network, a collection of industry podcasts
Esports Insider is excited to announce ESI Network, a collection of podcasts encompassing the esports…
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…
CS2 Shanghai Major 2024: What sportsbook managers need to know
The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 elimination stage has just commenced, with the event already showcasing why it is a major milestone in the 2024 Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports calendar. …
“Expanding the footprint” — Head of Overwatch Esports Sean Miller discusses OWCS’ future
In late November the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) concluded its first competitive year at Dreamhack Stockholm 2024, with Saudi organisation Team Falcons walking out victorious. Recording a peak viewership of…
Best and worst esports rebrands
Branding is a powerful business tool that can help to refresh the image of a company. A successful rebrand, which respects the brand’s legacy and core image, can be key…
