We know that research firm SuperData sees great growth in Virtual Reality. Said SuperData’s head of VR/AR strategy, Stephanie Llamas: “There’s no doubt the virtual reality market will be an … Continue reading The Growing Intersection of VR and eSports Broadcasting
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
The NBA-eSports nexus continues to grow. Andrew Leonard profiles former LA Laker and current eSports empire builder Rick Fox in Rolling Stone: “Rick Fox’s six-foot-seven frame sprawls across a couch … Continue reading Profile: Former LA Laker Rick Fox’ Move to eSports
Adam Turner reports in the Sydney Morning Herald: “Australian eSports stars are stepping onto the world stage, as our country’s first 24/7 eSports and gaming network has begun live coverage … Continue reading Australia Launches Its First 24 Hour eSports, Gaming Network
More potential changing of the guard: The New York Post reports that “Sony Corp. is having conversations about placing its struggling Sony Pictures Entertainment under its larger and more profitable … Continue reading Sony May Merge Gaming, Film Groups
Samit Sarkar writes in Polygon: “The Obama administration is once again focusing on the gaming community in an effort to encourage people to sign up for health insurance, this time … Continue reading White House, Twitch ‘eSports Marathon’ to Drive Obamacare Sign-ups
Matt Giles writes in Inverse: “Joey Evans wants you to know that he is, first and foremost, an athlete. Evans is a member of Midland University’s esports program, the college’s … Continue reading From Hardcourt to Video Screen: Midland University eSports Team Snags Hoop Star
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