HyperX announced it is joining forces with the Red Bull Racing Esports team as the Official Peripheral Partner. To provide a competitive edge and take their esports racing to the next level, Red Bull Racing Esports will have access to HyperX’s market-leading gaming mice and keyboards and award-winning Cloud headsets for training and competitions.… Read the rest
World of Tanks, ‘Modern Armor’ “evolution” released for the consoles
World of Tanks is taking the fight forward by releasing their newest evolution, World of Tanks Modern Armor. With cross play available on PlayStation®4 and 5 and on Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, this leading combat vehicle shooter is available to millions of console players across the globe.
Rolling out for the first time in the game’s history is the addition of modern combat, which brings new, fast-paced gameplay to the forefront.… Read the rest
Gen.G Foundation Scholarship, Application Process is Open
Global esports organization Gen.G announced the opening of the application process for the second annual Gen.G Foundation scholarship. As part of its $1 million pledge over the next 10 years, the fund focuses on supporting women, people of color and low-income students enrolled in a U.S university or college who are interested in a career in esports, gaming, entrepreneurship, journalism and content creation.… Read the rest
Gogawi Launches eSports Wagering Platform in Thailand
Esports Technologies announced the launch of its consumer platform, Gogawi, in Thailand. Gogawi.com, recently launched in Japan and now available in more than 140 jurisdictions, is an esports-focused betting destination offering wagering on the top tournaments and esports matches.
Thailand is the world’s 19th-largest gaming market according to Newzoo, a trusted source for games and esports analytics and market research.… Read the rest
Q2 ESL Pro Tour Outlook for CS:GO, ESL One Cologne in-person Competition
ESL Gaming, the world’s largest esports company, has revealed updates to its much-anticipated Counter Strike: Global Offensive competitions including both events in Q2 as well as Q3’s ESL One Cologne. In light of ongoing global health restrictions, ESL plans further quarterly updates to keep the esports community informed.
DreamHack Masters Spring, scheduled to take place between April 29th and May 9th, will play out as a global online tournament with teams competing from various locations in Europe.… Read the rest
Tennessee Sportsbooks, $200 Million in Bets in March
March Madness helped propel Tennessee to more than $200 million in bets, almost entirely reversing the state’s first month-over-month decline in February. And with two new operators launching in the state, Tennessee’s market took a significant step in its maturation process, according to analysts from PlayTenn, which researches the Tennessee gaming market.… Read the rest
DreamHack Beyond, All-Digital, Interactive Experience Week July 24 – 31
Imagine a giant titan in a fantasy world who trips, bumps his head and falls into a coma as a “sleeper” in an alternative reality. Along comes a community who, together, curate the world of which he dreams. They spread joy, love, good times, and celebrations all week long until the giant finally awakens.… Read the rest
Aristocrat Gaming, Official Partner of the Las Vegas Aviators
Aristocrat Gaming™ and the Las Vegas Aviators® have hit a home run with a new partnership announcement. The partnership makes Aristocrat an official partner of the Aviators and Las Vegas Ballpark, further deepening Aristocrat’s commitment to its host community of Las Vegas.
As a proud partner, Aristocrat will have several activations at Aviators home games.
DreamHack and Epic Games, Return of Popular Fortnite eSports Tournament
Modern Times Group MTG AB’s (“MTG”) (publ) DreamHack – part of ESL Gaming – has announced the entering in an agreement with publisher Epic Games on the return of the tournament series “DreamHack Open Featuring Fortnite” from last year.
Each season of Fortnite’s competitive calendar — spring, summer and fall — will feature a DreamHack Open with a prize pool of USD 200 000 each.
SMITE: Battleground of the Gods, Monstercat Battle Pass Launching May 18
Leading independent electronic music label Monstercat announced in partnership with Hi-Rez Studios’ globally acclaimed video game SMITE, a new collaborative Battle Pass launching in-game May 18. The iconic sounds of electronic artists Slushii, Sullivan King, Noisestorm, and Koven have inspired the brand new Monstercat Battle Pass, bringing four character skins, music themes, and more to the SMITE universe.… Read the rest
PLANET9 Facilitated Ivy League Esports Tournament with Success
The annual Ivy League COVID-19 Charity Stream, a student-run esports tournament powered by PLANET9 serving to raise awareness and funds for the fight against COVID-19, concluded its second edition on April 24th with participation from esports clubs of all eight Ivy League universities. The best-of-1 double-elimination tournament ended with a best-of-3 grand finals, which saw Yale Undergraduate Esports Club defeating Cornell Esports in a clean 2-0 fashion. … Read the rest
Kindred launches Watch&Bet Live Streaming player
Kindred has launched a ground-breaking bet-overlay live streaming player. Representing an industry-first, the revolutionary move will enable Unibet mobile customers to Watch&Bet on live sports without ever leaving the action. Initially available on the iOS sports app, the exciting new feature will enable Unibet customers to place their bets whilst still watching the on-site sports streams – which will for the first time be presented with a live-odds overlay.… Read the rest
BetRivers Lounge at PPG Paints Arena
For Pittsburgh hockey fans and sports enthusiasts alike, there’s a new branded, hi-tech addition to PPG Paints Arena. The all-new BetRivers Lounge at PPG Paints Arena will officially open on Saturday, April 24, for the 12:30 p.m. Penguins game vs. the New Jersey Devils. The lounge is located on the FedEx level, third floor, section 119.… Read the rest
The “Football for Friendship eWorld Championship” (eF4F) in May
The “Football for Friendship eWorld Championship” (eF4F) will be taking place for the second time at the end of May. This time round, more than 200 countries will be represented.
The important events in Gazprom’s International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F) will be taking place in a digital format this year too because of the pandemic.
Rix.GG UK eSports Organization Announces “Lightning” VALORANT Roster
Rix.GG, a fast-growing UK esports organization championing competitive esports for female and marginalized genders, announces the Rix.GG “Lightning” VALORANT roster. Rix.GG is committed to seeing women and marginalized gender players compete at the highest levels of esports, and hopes to pave the way for the future.
The roster will consist of top players from the UK and EU:
- Daniela “Jupi” Gradl
- Maria “6sonya” Istrate
- Nelly “Raina” Sosobrado
- Paige “Padge” Thomas
- Anja “aNNja” Vasalic
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