David Fenlon: There are hidden gems around the fringes of esports for investors
The emerging tech and support businesses in the esports industry will be snapped up by…
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Esports movers and shakers in May 2020
The esports industry is growing by effectively every metric and so too are the companies…
Esports partnerships and sponsorships highlights for May 2020
Each and every month, dozens of partnerships and sponsorships are announced in esports. It’s hard…
$17.4M raised in disclosed esports investments in May 2020
As the esports industry continues to grow, so does the interest in owning a piece…
TEAMS announced as winner of The Clutch Digital
Esports is a promising industry by all metrics and as such, plenty of budding entrepreneurs…
How Unikrn’s UMode is levelling up gaming
The world of competitive video gaming is easily one of the most underrated and exciting…
ESI Digital Summit – A recap of the largest online esports conference yet
On May 26-27th, Esports Insider hosted its inaugural online event as a response to the…
This week in esports: Lunar, McLaren, Nations Ventures, Samsung
As always, we’ve rounded up the biggest and best stories from the past week so…
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…
