Week 1 of the League of Legends World Championship in Paris saw plenty of upsets, setting the stage for more excellent action over the next four days as Week 2 of … Continue reading League of Legends World Championship: Group Stage, Week 2
Interview: Former NBA Commissioner Discusses eSports
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern helped grow the league into the global multibillion dollar franchise it is today. In a terrific interview with Darren Heitner in Forbes, Stern was asked about eSports: … Continue reading Interview: Former NBA Commissioner Discusses eSports
TBS to Air eSports on Friday Nights
This just might be the new must-see TV. The Wall Street Journal reports that “Turner Broadcasting System is teaming up with talent-agent behemoth WME/IMG to create a league for videogame … Continue reading TBS to Air eSports on Friday Nights
DraftKings eSports Goes Live
Last week we reported that DraftKings was getting into the eSports business. This week, it’s live. The Wall Street Journal reports: “DraftKings Inc. on Wednesday began letting customers assemble teams … Continue reading DraftKings eSports Goes Live
More eSports Viewing on Big Screen
CBC News reports that “The operator of Canada’s largest chain of movie theatres is moving further into the world of competitive electronic gaming, announcing some $15 million US in investments … Continue reading More eSports Viewing on Big Screen
Fantasy Sports Comes to eSports: DraftKings
Now we know for sure eSports has arrived. Legal Sports Report writes that “DraftKings announced the launch via its “Playbook:” “We’re launching an esports section on DraftKings, where you can play … Continue reading Fantasy Sports Comes to eSports: DraftKings
Hot Job? ESPN Finally Hiring eSports Editor
ESPN has not been first in line to jump into the eSports world. This was very clear last year when, as we reported, ESPN President John Skipper said he doesn’t consider eSports … Continue reading Hot Job? ESPN Finally Hiring eSports Editor
Jimmy Kimmel Gets Slammed by eSports Fans
Jimmy Kimmel got into big trouble with eSports fans last week. First, he posted this video poking fun at eSports — specifically the idea that people would watch other people … Continue reading Jimmy Kimmel Gets Slammed by eSports Fans
Unikrn Gains New A-List Investor: Ashton Kutcher
In June it was Mark Cuban. September brings Ashton Kutcher Unikrn. And that’s not the only news from the online eSports betting site. Venture Beat reports: “First, billionaire investor and Shark Tank television … Continue reading Unikrn Gains New A-List Investor: Ashton Kutcher
Can Xbox Lead a Civic Renewal?
Normally we write about innovations about gaming; but today we saw a piece how gaming can inspire innovation. The post is by Robbie Bach, author of Xbox Revisited: A Game Plan for … Continue reading Can Xbox Lead a Civic Renewal?
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