SuperData Research has released a new report that reveals a headline insight: “Gaming video content (GVC) is the most important, and massive, new media platform since social media.” Highlights offer … Continue reading Report: Brands, Advertisers Must Use GVC to Reach ‘Essential Audience’
Following on the Millennial Esports arena that opened last month, now “the Strip is getting its first space dedicated for competitive gaming,” according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Jacob Wolf reports … Continue reading What Happens in Vegas? More eSports
Washington, D.C. may soon be known for more than politics. Kellen Beck broke news on Mashable: “For Washington, D.C., being the capital of the United States of America isn’t enough. The … Continue reading D.C. Seeks to Become eSports Capital
We have reported previously on the intersection between virtual reality and eSports (for example here, here, and here). To better understand the business opportunities — and how this integrated market may … Continue reading New Insights: Virtual Reality Consumers
It seems like a slam dunk. ESPN.com reports that the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software “are partnering to form a first-of-its-kind esports league centered around the NBA 2K series.” The NBA 2K … Continue reading NBA, Take-Two to Launch NBA 2K eSports League
For anyone who knows the history of Fox Sports — in particular, its NFL relationship — NY Digital Editor Todd Spangler reports Variety’s exclusive news is big: Fox TV veteran David … Continue reading Report: Former Fox Sports Head to ‘Make eSports More Like TV’
How big is Mobile eSports in China set to become? International Business Times: “Revenues from mobile eSports games in China are expected to touch $7.7 billion by 2020. In 2016, … Continue reading Mobile eSports in China Primed for Takeoff
Lucas Matney reports in TechCrunch reports that Boom.tv “closed a $3.5 million seed round with participation from First Round Capital, Tandem Capital, Crosscut Ventures, Betaworks, Boost VC, BITKRAFT eSports Ventures and … Continue reading Boom Raises $3.5MM for eSports 3D Live Streaming, VR
We’ve reported recently on the integration of professional basketball and eSports, as well as MLB and eSports. Now it’s time for professional soccer. CNN: “At Paris Saint-Germain’s training ground, players … Continue reading Soccer Leader PSG Continues Moves into eSports
The group that brought streaming to Major League Baseball is moving to eSports. The Wall Street Journal reports on the deal, in which MLB’s BAMTech will “pay a minimum $300 million … Continue reading MLB Tech Group Inks League of Legends Streaming Deal
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