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EA plans F1 game-streaming event for Las Vegas Grand Prix

Electronic Arts on Wednesday will activate around the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix with a streaming event from the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas, which is owned by Allied Esports, reports SBJ's Kevin Hitt. The event will feature a host of talent, including Ferrari driver and EA Sports ambassador...

Enthusiast Gaming’s Q3 numbers are concerning

Enthusiast Gaming’s Q3 earnings report shows signs of serious trouble for the Canadian esports and digital media company. With a cash balance of just $2 million (USD), Enthusiast reported a net loss of $42.7 million for Q3 2023 compared to $26.8 million loss in Q3 2022. Revenue...

Medvedev dives into esports with M80 ownership

Morning Buzz - 11/10/2023

Daniil Medvedev , the No. 3 ranked men's professional tennis player in the world, has joined the ownership group of the Boston-based esports organization M80. Medvedev, who was named a Rainbow Six: Siege game ambassador for Ubisoft last August, will advise the organization on esports endeavors...

Racing Prodigy pushing the envelope in trying to lower barrier for entry into pro motorsports

Esports Newsletter - 11/09/2023

While some racing teams use simulators that cost thousands of dollars to train drivers, Racing Prodigy wants to lower the barrier to entry in motorsports. The Jacksonville-based company is doing so by taking 12 people from nine countries -- all with experience playing racing games -- and putting them...

Rival continues growing business with major team, brand deals

Esports Newsletter - 11/09/2023

Gaming platform Rival sees big opportunity to create fan engagement opportunities for some of the biggest pro teams. The company has deals with the Bills , Browns and Cowboys in the NFL, as well as with the NHL's Devils and Bologna FC of Serie A in...

Lionel Messi announced as co-owner of KRÜ Esports, insiders hope for surge

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has joined KRÜ Esports, the Argentine esports brand focused on gaming and content creation, as co-owner, the organization has announced . Sergio Agüero, a former Argentina, FC Barcelona, and Manchester City soccer player, and Messi are now co-owners. The two will oversee an organization...

NRG’s run at League of Legends Worlds pays dividends

Unpacks Newsletter - 11/03/2023 | Esports Newsletter - 11/02/2023

NRG’s surprising playoff run during Riot Games ’ League of Legends World Championship may be over, but the aftereffects certainly aren’t. When Andy Miller, former co-owner of the Sacramento Kings and founder and CEO of NRG, bought Counter-Logic Gaming’s slot in the League of Legends Championship...

What is the future of The International?

Esports Newsletter - 11/02/2023

For years the Dota 2 world championship, known as The International or TI, has been the most lucrative esports event. That may all change now that its publisher, Valve, looks to separate itself from the esports side of the game, by default giving control of the scene to Saudi...

Climate Pledge Arena finds The International esports event outpaces sports for F&B sales

Unpacks Lite Newsletter - 11/01/2023 | Unpacks Newsletter - 11/01/2023

The International (TI 12), the world championship for Valve Corporation’s Dota 2 esports game, was a surprising boon for host Climate Pledge Arena, as food and beverage sales significantly outperformed their stick-and ball sports cousins. The three-day event had concession stand staff on their toes as sales were...

Evil Genius lays off over 20 employees

Unpacks Newsletter - 11/01/2023

Esports organization Evil Geniuses has begun a round of layoffs, based off of social media posts. "Today is my last day at Evil Geniuses," now former VP/Operations and Studio John Jung posted on X (formerly Twitter) . "Best of luck to everyone laid off today. It was...

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EA plans F1 game-streaming event for Las Vegas Grand Prix

Enthusiast Gaming’s Q3 numbers are concerning

Medvedev dives into esports with M80 ownership

Racing Prodigy pushing the envelope in trying to lower barrier for entry into pro motorsports

Rival continues growing business with major team, brand deals

Lionel Messi announced as co-owner of KRÜ Esports, insiders hope for surge

NRG’s run at League of Legends Worlds pays dividends

What is the future of The International?

Climate Pledge Arena finds The International esports event outpaces sports for F&B sales

Evil Genius lays off over 20 employees

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