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ESL Gaming and FACEIT merge, companies bought by Saudi-backed group for $1.5bn

ESL Gaming and FACEIT, two of esports’ biggest tournament organisers, have announced a merger set to be finalised in Q2 of 2022. It comes shortly after German business newspaper Handelsblatt reported the two companies had been purchased by Saudi Arabian government-backed Savvy Gaming Group for a combined $1.5bn (~£1.1bn). The ESL FACEIT group has formed […]

Hitmarker raises £521K in crowdfunding campaign

Esports and gaming job platform Hitmarker announced it has raised £521,283 within seven days of equity crowdfunding, exceeding its original target by 260 per cent.  The British company will use the investment to expand its service in key markets, including Brazil, Spain and Asia-Pacific region.  Photo Credit: Hitmarker RELATED: Hitmarker launches second Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign Hitmarker’s […]

Freaks 4U Gaming appoints Sebastian Hauser as head of new department

Esports agency and tournament organiser Freaks 4U Gaming has appointed Sebastian Hauser as the head of its new platforms and distribution department. According to the release, the new department will be responsible for the management of the company’s media distribution strategy and partnership opportunities across a variety of platforms. Image credit: Freaks 4U Gaming RELATED: […]