Opinion: Explaining the backlash behind Brazil’s supposed ‘Geek Fyre Festival’
In July, a geek event called UCCONX was held in São Paulo, Brazil. However, it took over Brazilian Twitter for all the wrong reasons. The storm began on the event’s…
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Key esports sponsorships and partnerships: July 2022
Each month, Esports Insider runs through the biggest esports sponsorship and partnership news. Below is our list of the biggest stories from July 2022. Last month saw multiple notable non-endemic…
IEM Cologne 2022 Final crowned most watched non-Major CS:GO series in history
The Final of IEM Cologne 2022 last weekend between FaZe Clan and Natus Vincere recorded the highest number of viewers for a match outside of CS:GO Majors, according to Esports…
ESL secures Spotify partnership
Esports tournament organiser ESL has announced a partnership with audio subscription service Spotify. As a result of the deal, ESL and Spotify will provide German CS:GO fans with exclusive podcasts…
Mobile miracles: The rise and reign of mobile esports in Southeast Asia
Simply put, mobile esports is a phenomenon across Southeast Asia (SEA). In particular, four mobile titles have cemented themselves within SEA — Free Fire, Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile and…
ESL Gaming announces IEM Rio Major 2022
Nearly two years after the cancellation of ESL One Rio Major 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ESL Gaming has unveiled the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Rio Major 2022. The…
