Sport1 is discontinuing its pay-TV channels SPORT1+ and eSPORTS1 at the end of the year. The content of the channels is to be maintained by Sportdigital TV Sende- und Produktions on the distribution platforms via Sportdigital1+ and eSportsONE. The discontinuation of the pay-TV channels of Sport1 and the associated transaction with Sportdigital is part of […]
Konami Digital Entertainment and FIFA have announced a collaboration to continue their worldwide commitment to the advancement of eSports. As part of this initiative, two FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball are scheduled to take place later this year. The objective of this collaboration is to further boost the joy of the global football community through […]
Zoned, a full-service marketing agency dedicated to bridging the gap between gaming and pop culture, and wholly owned subsidiary of GameSquare, has announced a new partnership with Clout, a platform for eSports enthusiasts. The partnership includes a six-figure retainer deal, with opportunities for future expansion and renewal. Clout is a platform designed for eSports fans […]
By the end of 2024, the United Kingdom is expected to rank as the biggest media and entertainment market in Europe. This demonstrates the major influence this nation has on the world entertainment scene. A few key elements are behind the fast increase we are seeing. These include customers’ great demand, a flourishing creative sector, […]
Xsolla, a video game commerce company, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Savvy Games Group, Saudi Arabia’s National Champion for Games and Esports, to advance the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and to create economic opportunities for game developers in the Middle East and around the world. The strategic partnership will […]
The MotoGP eSport Championship is back for 2024, with a new partnership between MotoGP and LVP-Mediapro. The new-look Championship, contested on the MotoGP24 video game, gets underway on August 28th as the journey to crowning the next MotoGP eSport World Champion begins. This season will be the eighth edition of the competition and the first […]
Video-gaming content and live gameplay provider, GINX TV, has launched on Freeview in the UK, becoming available to 12 million homes via digital TV. The popular 24/7 television channel already airs in 28 countries and hosts a website with millions of unique users per month. “We are thrilled to be bringing GINX to Freeview, one […]
Bitmovin, a provider of video streaming solutions, has announced its new Multiview feature that enables audiences to watch multiple streams simultaneously. Bitmovin’s Multiview is designed for use cases such as sports, eSports, and live events, providing audiences with the option of staying immersed in the content they want by removing the need to flick between […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it has partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This step follows the IOC’s recent announcement that the IOC Executive Board (EB) has established Olympic Esports Games. The proposal will […]
The Esports World Cup (EWC) will be shown for free on DAZN’s streaming platform. The EWC will feature top eSports athletes and clubs from all over the world, and DAZN will broadcast the competition to a global audience. The inaugural event will be hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and feature hundreds of hours of content, […]