The International Olympic Committee has spoken: eSports has a shot. Reuters reports: “Competitive e-sports could be part of the Olympic experience as long as it adhered to Olympic values, the … Continue reading eSports to the Olympics?
eSports + Blockchain: A New Partnership?
Darren Heitner offers a very useful overview of the intersection of eSports and blockchain in Forbes: “What makes all of this even more exciting is the introduction of blockchain into … Continue reading eSports + Blockchain: A New Partnership?
Seven Months to Launch: NBA 2K League Focuses on Long Run (and Viewers)
The NBA regular season has just begun. And their eSports venture — the NBA 2K League — is really gearing up, with launch set for May 2018.. Brendan Donohue, NBA … Continue reading Seven Months to Launch: NBA 2K League Focuses on Long Run (and Viewers)
Video: Conversation with Head of NBA 2K League
The latest on the pending NBA 2K League? GINX Esports TV’s The Bridge spoke with league Managing Director Brendan Donahue, who discusses: How the community is building Why the league formed How … Continue reading Video: Conversation with Head of NBA 2K League
With OpenAI, is eSports Musk’s Next Sector to Conquer?
He has already transformed the car and space travel… is eSports next for Elon Musk? Fast Company reports: “It’s not clear if artificial intelligence will take away all our jobs, … Continue reading With OpenAI, is eSports Musk’s Next Sector to Conquer?
More Live eSports on TV
Techradar reports: “Following in the footsteps of Sky, the BBC has announced it will be bringing live eSports coverage to viewers every weekend for the next six weeks on BBC … Continue reading More Live eSports on TV
Activision Blizzard Announces Overwatch Teams, Cities
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
New eSports Business Model: Franchising
Very interesting analysis, via Bryce Blum of ESG Law: “The esports industry is about to, very quickly, get its first franchised leagues. This will bolster investments in each game and … Continue reading New eSports Business Model: Franchising
New Call of Duty Announced: WWII is Back
The next Call of Duty game has been announced by Activision. Get ready for WWII. Polygon adds that “Activision did not give a release date, although the company generally launches Call … Continue reading New Call of Duty Announced: WWII is Back
Stephens College Becomes 1st Varsity Collegiate All-Women’s eSports Team
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
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