Activision Blizzard announced the sale of the first Overwatch League™ teams for major global cities to seven entrepreneurs and leaders from traditional sports and esports. The Overwatch League is the first … Continue reading Activision Blizzard Announces Overwatch Teams, Cities
Another first has occurred in eSports. Stephens College, based in Columbia, MO, announced that it has launched “the first varsity collegiate all-women’s esports team.” The Stephens website, which claims the motto … Continue reading Stephens College Becomes 1st Varsity Collegiate All-Women’s eSports Team
The Wall Street Journal reports that “Activision Blizzard Inc. wants to make that a reality starting as soon as next year. The biggest videogame company in the U.S. by market value… is … Continue reading Will Overwatch Look Like NFL?
Activision Blizzard announced that “Team EnVyUs’ thrilling win over Splyce in last Sunday’s epic showdown, pitting the top American squad head-to-head against Europe’s top team at the Call of Duty® … Continue reading COD World League Championship Most Viewed COD Esports Event in History
Daily Dot: “North American esports organization owners aiming to create ‘The NBA of Esports’ are launching their own Counter-Strike: Global Offensive league.” “Seven organizations—TSM, Cloud9, Counter Logic Gaming, Team Liquid, … Continue reading Seven eSports Groups Form Professional Association, Launch CS:GO League
Charles Poladian writes in the International Business Times that Tuesday’s ELEAGUE launch “served as a preview for what people can expect for its highly anticipated television debut.” He adds: “The … Continue reading Does ELEAGUE on Twitch Offer Preview of eSports’ TV Future?
Fortune: “Next year’s crop of Pac-12 college athletes will include officially-sanctioned gamers for the first time ever.” “In an end-of-year announcement, the Pac-12 Conference said on Tuesday that it will be the … Continue reading Pac-12 First College Conference to Host, Televise eSports Competitions
ELEAGUE, the new joint venture between Turner Sports and IMG that features 24 of the world’s most elite Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams , launched on Tuesday on Twitch. While the competition is streaming online during … Continue reading ELEAGUE Launches; TBS Ready for Primetime eSports
Did you have any doubt? Riot Games announced viewership stats for the October’s League of Legends World Championships, and a lot of eSports was watched. Their post states: “Fans’ response to … Continue reading LoL Worlds Set Viewing Records
The Daily Dot reports that “an investment group led by two co-owners of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings has purchased a spot in the League Championship Series (LCS), marking the second … Continue reading New LCS Team Bought By NBA Team Owners
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