Automotive manufacturer Honda has sponsored Riot Games‘ LCS Scouting Grounds, rebranding it as the Honda Scouting Grounds. The event will take place during the off-season on November 11-16th, with 20 amateur players competing at the LCS Arena. Image credit: Riot Games RELATED: LCR Honda enters esports with Pro2Be Esports partnership Honda was the first automobile brand in […]
As always, we’ve rounded up the biggest and best stories from the past week so you can stay abreast of the industry’s biggest happenings. This week in esports saw Axe partner with LoL esports, Bjergsen acquire stake in TSM, Riot Games announce new projects, and London Royal Ravens officially unveiled. [embedded content] We also have a […]
Riot Games has revealed that it is working with in-flight entertainment company Panasonic Avionics to broadcast matches on commercial aircraft. League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) and Academy matches will be shown on aircraft equipped with Panasonic’s in-flight entertainment systems. Image credit: Riot Games RELATED: Riot Games unveils new projects at League of Legends celebration event Panasonic Avionics will […]
Team Liquid has expanded its partnership with German software corporation SAP to include its LCS-winning League of Legends roster. SAP and Team Liquid first began working together in 2018 with most of the attention being attributed to Dota 2. Photo credit: Team Liquid RELATED: EPICENTER Major names SAP as its official analytics partner SAP will work with Team […]
North American organisation Evil Geniuses has returned to League of Legends after departing in 2014 by purchasing the LCS slot previously owned by Echo Fox. Financial details of the purchase have not been disclosed at the time of writing. Screenshot via: Evil Geniuses Evil Geniuses were chosen over Allen Shapiro, Executive Chairman of Dick Clark […]
This week in esports saw Mastercard expand its footprint in League of Legends esports, Ford launch the Fordzilla brand to house esports teams, and both Misfits Gaming and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment secure franchises in the upcoming Call of Duty league. We also have a twice-weekly newsletter that informs you of every significant happening in […]
Riot Games has expanded its global partnership with Mastercard to include the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). The extended deal will begin with this weekend’s LCS Summer Split Finals in Detroit, with Mastercard helping sponsoring the opening ceremonies. Backstage tours, VIP viewing with professional players, and meet-and-greets have been confirmed for cardholders too. Logo credits: LCS, Mastercard Cheryl […]
This week in esports saw rapper Offset and former basketballer Kevin Garnett invest in the industry, GRID secure the data rights for a major upcoming event, and Echo Fox officially lose its spot in Riot Games’ LCS. We also have a twice-weekly newsletter that informs you of every significant happening in the business and industry […]
Riot Games has announced that snapback accessories company SNAPS will be producing three exclusive products for the LCS Summer Finals. The three designs will incorporate the LCS logo, as well as the LCS Summer Finals location of Detroit. There will be only 200 of each style available for purchase at Little Caesars Arena on August 24-25th. […]
