Japan’s 25 Esports Players Head to 2026 Asian Games
The 2026 Asian Games begin in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on September 19, marking the second...
Business
Find out what is happening in the business world of esports. Discussing topics such as partnerships, investments and major personnel moves.
ESI business roundup: BLAST’s Mongolian expansion, Riot Games considers prediction market deals, 1xBet extends PGL partnership
The world of esports business never slows down. Whether it’s tournament organizers expanding their presence...
“Don’t waste your money”: Unraveling the stigma of esports degrees in higher education
"Professional gaming" is an industry that continues to confuse the masses, but as we move...
Community is the key to the esports industry’s success, not winning tournaments, says Fnatic’s former CEO
Esports is going in the wrong direction, if you ask me. And nobody has asked...
Esports fans want to predict tournament results but states (and Faker) are fighting it
This week, as ever, there were more developments in the legal battles against prediction markets....
Lenovo on why “not marketing” is the best way to market Legion at the Esports World Cup
Esports Insider sat down with Alia Rosmini, Executive Director of Consumer Marketing, Global at Lenovo,...
EA Head of Esports on cross-title strategy and what’s next for the Esports World Cup
EA Head of Esports, Monica Dinsmore, spoke with Esports Insider (ESI) at the Esports World...
PGL commits $22m to Tier 1 Counter-Strike in 2027 and 2028
Esports tournament organiser PGL has announced it will commit at least $22m (~£16.5m) to the...
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Epulze and Critical Ops team up to develop esports ecosystem
Esports tournament platform Epulze and game developer Critical Force have partnered to bolster Critical Ops esports, the company’s...
Organising esports events, one contract at a time
Roddy Forgie, a Commercial Contracts Lawyer in Shepherd and Wedderburn‘s dedicated esports group, writes for Esports Insider to...
DUX announces sports and esports partnership with PUMA
Spanish sports and esports club DUX has announced a partnership with sports brand PUMA for two seasons. As...
Moist Esports combines with Shopify Rebellion for NA VALORANT Challengers
North American esports organisations Moist Esports and Shopify Rebellion have joined forces to field a joint team for...
NBL Oz Gaming teams up with LetsPlay.Live
Esports broadcast and content company LetsPlay.Live has announced a partnership with NBL Oz Gaming, the esports branch of...
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