ESPN: “In yet another move that suggests esports is pushing into the mainstream, Activision Blizzard announced… that Fox Sports executive Pete Vlastelica will take over as president and CEO of the … Continue reading More Activision Blizzard Moves: TV Exec to Lead eSports
Yahoo has announced a new show, Tilted. Yahoo states: “Following Late Night League, the Yahoo Esports editorial staff will be getting together to discuss the esports topics of the time. Tilted … Continue reading Yahoo Launches New eSports Show to Stream Via Twitch
Move over Michael Phelps. Recode reports that “Online Olympic video streaming is big, but not as big as eSports.” “Sandvine, the broadband services company that occasionally provides snapshots of internet … Continue reading eSports Outpacing Olympics Viewers Online
ESPN: “For almost every game, there is a voice. Someone the viewer sees, hears, and connects with while the individual commentates or casts the game. For English soccer, there was … Continue reading The Voices Who Bring You ELEAGUE
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?
VentureBeat’s GamesBeat runs an interview with Craig Barry, the executive vice president and chief content officer at Turner Sports. Barry “discussed Eleague’s goal and explained why Turner is bullish on esports … Continue reading Interview: Why Turner is Interested in eSports
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
SuperData Research reports that “in 2015 the worldwide digital games market totals $61B across platforms, up 8% year-over-year.” But a couple of possible surprises: The PC lives. So does the … Continue reading Report: Digital Games Sales Reach $61B in 2015, Up 8%
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
More evidence that the eSports business is on a massive roll: The mainstream media keeps paying attention. The latest entry comes from the venerable Sports Illustrated, which still boasts excellent … Continue reading Another One for Your Parents: MSM Says eSports is Big
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