Hong Kong-based game software and venture capital company Animoca Brands has announced a partnership with venture capital and accelerator firm Brinc to launch the Guild Accelerator Program. The accelerator programme, which is focused on promoting the growth of play-to-earn (P2E) guild ecosystems, will offer a total of up to $30m (~£22m) in investment capital over […]
Esports production company and tournament organiser DreamHack has revealed details surrounding its 2022 events schedule. In total, 10 DreamHack events are scheduled to take place in nine cities across Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania during 2022, as long as COVID-19 restrictions allow it. Image credit: DreamHack / Gabriel Kulig RELATED: ESL and DreamHack named […]
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Esports World Federation (ESWF). As a result, the two federations will collaborate on the ‘development and unification of esports’ across the world. Image credit: Shutterstock RELATED: IESF partners with NASEF and appoints Chair of World Esports Education Commission The ESWF will lead the Esports for […]
Australian payment processor SQID Technologies Limited has announced that its subsidiary, The Chiefs Esports Club, has extended its partnership with telecommunications company Optus. The partnership will see the two brands continue to collaborate on creating gaming-related content in Australia for the next 12 months. Image credit: Chiefs Esports Club RELATED: The Chiefs Esports Club receives […]
Esports tournament organiser ESL Gaming has announced a partnership with video game developer 343 Industries. As a result of the deal, the organiser will assist with the operation of the 2021/2022 Halo Championship Series (HCS). Image credit: ESL Gaming / HCS RELATED: Halo Championship Series team partners revealed Through ESL Australia and DreamHack, ESL Gaming will […]
Game publisher Riot Games, in collaboration with German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz, has unveiled a commemorative championship ring for the 2021 League of Legends World Championship. Riot Games and Mercedes-Benz will present each member of the 2021 World Championship winning team with one of the custom-fitted championship rings following the Worlds Final in Reykjavik, Iceland. Image […]
Southeast Asian-based esports & gaming company Mineski Global has announced a $10.6m (~£7.66m) Series A raise, led by Exacta Capital Partners and with participation from New York-based Endeavor Catalyst. The deal was advised by Rocket Equities, a Southeast Asia focused M&A advisory firm. Image credit: Mineski Global RELATED: Mineski Global enters marketing partnership with VPGAME Mineski Global […]
Oceanic tournament organiser and broadcasting company LetsPlay.Live has announced a year-long partnership with electronics firm LG New Zealand. The agreement, which according to the release officially began in May, sees LG secure LPL Pro CS:GO naming rights for the current season. Image credit: LetsPlay.Live RELATED: LetsPlay.Live secures MKTG Sports & Entertainment partnership In addition, LPL’s […]
Each week, ESI Digest breaks down the weekly happenings in the esports industry, making sense of things so you don’t have to. As well as being housed on YouTube, ESI Digest is available on all major podcast platforms and is also available in written form below. On this week’s ESI Digest we cover, Betway’s partnership […]
Oceanic League of Legends competition, the League of Legends Circuit Oceania (LCO), has announced a naming rights partnership with delivery platform DoorDash. The league, which is operated by ESL Australia, will now be known as the DoorDash League Of Legends Circuit Oceania (DoorDash LCO) for the remainder of 2021. Credit: LCO RELATED: League of Legends Circuit […]