Creating goliaths: Esports’ biggest mergers
Mergers are part and parcel of business and are common occurrences across entertainment, media and gaming. Mergers are often pursued to create one strong brand through the consolidation of two…
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G2 Esports launches Chinese Dota 2 team in partnership with Invictus Gaming
European esports organisation G2 Esports has partnered with Chinese esports organisation Invictus Gaming to launch a China-based Dota 2 team. The joint-venture team will be named G2.iG and is slated…
Version1 ownership group enters strategic partnership with G2 Esports
The ownership group of North American esports organisation Version1 has announced a strategic partnership with European esports organisation G2 Esports. The group, which consists of WISE Ventures and entrepreneur Gary…
Esports organisation Version1 seeking merger
North American esports organisation Version1 is hoping to merge with, or be acquired by, a fellow esports organisation, according to an interview with its COO Brett Diamond in Digiday. Diamond…
Version1 and Pagoda Snacks announce Call of Duty-themed partnership
North American esports organisation Version1 has announced a partnership with frozen food brand Pagoda Snacks. The deal will see both parties collaborate on content focused on the upcoming launch of…
Version1 to support $25,000 scholarships for HBCU students
North American esports organisation Version1 has announced its sponsorship of a scholarship programme for students of Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). The programme, created through Version1’s partnership with non-profit…
