Esports-focused video blockchain protocol Verasity writes for Esports Insider to discuss the potential of esports through the metaverse and blockchain solutions. RELATED: Bridging opposing schools of thought on NFTs in esports On January 12th, 2022, game publisher Valve sent ripples across the esports community with the cancellation of Dota 2’s first tournament of 2022. Valve […]
Esports innovation platform Level 256 has announced that applications to join the platform’s fifth cohort have officially opened. RELATED: Esports Insider debuts four esports business-focused content newsletters Similar to Level 256’s previous cohorts, the fifth edition will look to develop the next generation of esports entrepreneurs. Successful applicants will gain help and support from the […]
The first month of 2022 saw a multitude of esports partnerships announcements, ranging from renewals and extensions to brand new multi-year partnerships. To keep everybody up to date, Esports Insider has compiled January’s most important sponsorship and partnership news in esports. To read more about a story below, click the link in the corresponding title. […]
One week ago, competing tournament organisers ESL and FACEIT unified in a $1.5bn merger and acquisition deal that shocked the industry. It was by far the biggest acquisition in esports since… well, the week before, when Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard for $68.7bn (~£50.5bn). Savvy Gaming Group, an investment group launched by the Saudi Arabian government’s […]
The esports industry is a young one. Despite that, it struggles with many of the same issues much older industries face, including where diversity and inclusion sit on the corporate agenda. To discuss that issue and possible answers, Esports Insider sat down with Mitsouko Anderson and Nick Williams of DotX Talent, the new business venture […]
As the common refrain goes, data is the new oil. With data collection being an integral part of esports, the vast majority of business decisions made in the industry are driven by numbers. To measure the validity of specific engagements, brands typically use data-based performance indicators that can ultimately help to establish long-lasting and sustainable […]
Leading esports brands, athletes and celebrities have predominantly focused on engaging with esports communities across South East Asia, North America and Europe. The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region’s potential, meanwhile, arguably remains largely untapped. This is despite the fact that MENA is one of the fastest-growing esports ecosystems in the world — counting […]
Earlier this month, stream management platform Streamcoi and Esports Insider launched a new whitepaper going in-depth into the business of esports streaming. The report features contributions from Prodigy Agency, FaZe Clan, BIG, Infinity Gaming, The Story Mob and Streamcoi. The whitepaper delves into three main topics that encompass the business aspects of streaming in esports:‘Streaming […]
