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Purrloin Pokemon GO Counters: The Best Way to Deal with PurrloinPurrloin Pokemon GO counters are fairy, fighting, and bug Pokemon. Because Purrloin is a Dark Pokemon, fighting moves like Counter, Dynamic Punch, Focus Blast and Close Combat deal high damage. Here...
22 hours agoPublished on 2020-04-04
Ghost Gaming CEO Says There is a ‘Distinct Possibility’ the Organization Will FoldSources speaking on background have told The Esports Observer that North American esports organization Ghost Gaming will cease operations in the very near future. When contacted by The Esports...
23 hours agoPublished on 2020-04-04
Spacestation Gaming sponsors NASCAR driver Will RodgersNorth American organisation Spacestation Gaming has partnered with NASCAR Xfinity driver Will Rodgers. The deal will see Rodgers represent the organisation, including racing in a...
1 day agoPublished on 2020-04-04- Spacestation Gaming Partners With NASCAR Xfinity Driver Will Rodgers
Spacestation Gaming is expanding into the world of sim racing by announcing today a new team that will compete in iRacing with NASCAR driver Will Rodgers as its first signing. The Utah-based...
1 day agoPublished on 2020-04-04 
Secretlab and Esports Partners Help Fight COVID-19Secretlab, a major gaming chair company, donates 50,000 masks to US hospitals as well, and plans on funding more before… The post Secretlab and Esports Partners Help Fight COVID-19 appeared first...
2 days agoPublished on 2020-04-04- DreamHack Masters Moved to Online, Regional Format
DreamHack has announced that its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competition DreamHack Masters, which was scheduled to take place live in Jönköping, Sweden, has been moved to an online format due...
2 days agoPublished on 2020-04-03 
More Formula 1 legends to join The Race All-Star Series esports Legends TrophyThis weekend’s fourth installment of Torque Esports’ ground-breaking virtual racing competition will be known as The Race All-Star Cup – Fully Charged by ROKiT Phones. More than a million...
2 days agoPublished on 2020-04-03- Tencent Exercises Option to Become Largest Shareholder in Huya
Today, NYSE-listed Chinese live-streaming platform Huya announced that Tencent Holdings, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Linen Investment Limited, exercised its option to acquire additional...
2 days agoPublished on 2020-04-03 - Torque Esports Acquires Motorsports Coverage Brand WTF1
Yesterday, Canadian TSX Venture Exchange listed sim-racing-focused company Torque Esports (formerly Millennial Esports) announced that it has acquired the U.K.-based Formula 1 and motorsports...
2 days agoPublished on 2020-04-03 
British Esports Association levels up content with host of new regular streaming shows, in partnership with Twitch Student and NASEFThe following was sent to Inven Global as a press release. April 1st, London: The British Esports Association, the not-for-profit organisation set up to promote and support grassroots esports, is...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-03- Chupa Chups Signs Sponsorship Deal With Vodafone Giants
Spanish lollipop and confectionery brand Chupa Chups announced a sponsorship deal with Vodafone Giants, the Spanish esports organization that fields teams in six games including League of Legends and...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 - Natus Vincere and Esports Charts establish partnership
Ukrainian organisation Natus Vincere has entered a partnership with analytical agency Esports Charts. The deal will see Esports Charts provide Natus Vincere with analysis and statistics of its...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 - Marty Strenczewilk Reflects on Splyce Founding and Acquisition, Next Steps
“I hadn’t breathed in six years.” On March 25, Marty Strenczewilk surprised esports fans when he announced his departure from OverActive Media (OAM). The decision started small, he tells The...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 - META High School Esports partners with Harvey Norman
META High School Esports has established a partnership with Australian computer, electrical, furniture and bedding retailer Harvey Norman. The deal sees Harvey Norman become a ‘major’ partner of...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 - Zipper Animal Crossing New Horizons: Who’s in the Suit?
Zipper Animal Crossing New Horizons is a character in the game that was introduced along with the Bunny Day event. Zipper T. Bunny is celebrating Bunny Day, or Easter, and has been in Animal Crossing...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 - Vodafone Giants picks up Chupa Chups partnership
Spanish lollipop brand Chupa Chups has announced the sponsorship of Vodafone Giants, marking the brand’s first foray into esports. The partnership is designed to convey a message “full of...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 - Enthusiast Gaming Generates Net Loss of $54.95M in 2019, Exceeds Operational Targets
On Tuesday, Canadian esports company Enthusiast Gaming Holding, which owns and operates Luminosity Gaming, Vancouver Titans, and Seattle Surge, reported its annual 2019 results. Since its...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 
Interview: How to participate in the next evolution of sportsThe exponential growth of esports presents new opportunities for the gaming community. In a recent interview, professional investor Marin Katusa sat down with Adrian Montgomery, CEO of Enthusiast...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02- Astralis Group Staff Voluntarily Reduces Salaries by Up to 30%
Astralis, Origen, and Future FC parent Astralis Group joined a growing list of companies that are reducing operational costs amidst the current global health crisis (COVID-19) to secure liquidity....
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 - Gen.G enters performance-based partnership with More Labs
Multinational organisation Gen.G has partnered with supplement brand More Labs to aid its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team. The partnership is based around More Labs’ new drink, Liquid Focus,...
3 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02 
SK Gaming extends partnership with EPOS for 2020SK Gaming has announced an extension of its partnership with high-end audio company EPOS, a joint venture between Sennheiser and Demant A/S. The German esports organization will continue to have its...
4 days agoPublished on 2020-04-02- Japanese Government Looks to Esports for Economic Boost Through 2025
The Japanese government is starting an economic plan to expand the country’s esports economy, with a goal of generating $2.6B USD (¥265 billion) per year by 2025. The Ministry of Economy, Trade,...
4 days agoPublished on 2020-04-01 - Rogue Warriors Fined $420K for Match-Fixing, Hangzhou Spark to Establish Venue in Future Sci-Tech City
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to accelerate around the world. The United States has surpassed China, becoming the country with the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in...
4 days agoPublished on 2020-04-01 - An Introduction to Gaming Influencer Endorsements
The following is an excerpt from The Esports Observer’s latest whitepaper on Gaming Influencer Endorsements. Click here to get the full report. Entertainers who use gaming as a medium are a unique...
4 days agoPublished on 2020-04-01 - Zaxby’s dines with High School Esports League for Spring Major
The High School Esports League (HSEL) has announced a partnership with American fast-casual restaurant chain Zaxby’s for a marketing promotion. Zaxby’s will award prizes for the HSEL’s Spring...
4 days agoPublished on 2020-04-01 - BLAST Premier Spring Events Prepare for Online-Only Competition
BLAST Premier, a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) competition series, will play the remainder of its Spring events online-only in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The...
4 days agoPublished on 2020-04-01 - March Investment Recap: Funding for Esports Venues, Teams Finding Strategic Investors
For the second month in 2020, The Esports Observer tracked less than $30M USD in disclosed investments for the month. In March, esports relevant companies raised $22.24M in disclosed investments...
4 days agoPublished on 2020-04-01 - EveryMatrix enhances offering to better accommodate esports
iGaming software provider EveryMatrix has bolstered its services to better help betting operators expand into esports. After launching its esports services in early 2019, it has expanded its services...
4 days agoPublished on 2020-04-01 - Razer CEO: sports and entertainment has changed forever
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan spoke about how the current pandemic has changed sports and entertainment forever.
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - Niantic acquires augmented reality startup 6D.ai
Pokemon Go developer Niantic announced the acquisition of augmented reality startup 6D.ai to create new kinds of planet-scale AR experiences.
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - SK Gaming extends esports partnership with EPOS
For the third year in a row, SK Gaming’s pro players will be equipped with the best premium audio products on the market courtesy of their extended partnership with EPOS....
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - FOX Sports Adds Wednesday Night iRacing Programming to FS1
Simulated racing will expand its linear television footprint with a new block of Wednesday night programming, as FOX Sports announces the debut of World of Outlaws iRacing. The weekly iRacing series...
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - SK Gaming Extends Esports Partnership with EPOS
For the third year in a row, SK Gaming’s pro players will be equipped with the best premium audio products on the market courtesy of their extended partnership with EPOS. EPOS delivers high-end...
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - SK Gaming renews audio partnership with EPOS
German organisation SK Gaming has extended its audio partnership with EPOS, marking the third year of collaboration. In January 2018, SK Gaming and Sennheiser reunited after launching a co-branded...
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - Simulated NASCAR Race Garners 1.33M Total Viewers on Fox, FS1
Fox Sports earned a combined 0.81 rating and 1.33M viewers for Sunday’s Pro Series Invitational that was simulcast on Fox and FS1, breaking last week’s record for the most-viewed esports event in...
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - Opinion: Why Esports is Uniquely Positioned to Survive COVID-19
If no one can play sports, why not simulate them? That’s the narrative dominating the athletic press cycle right now; that once you’re bored watching archive matches and documentaries, then video...
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - International and Asian Esports Federations Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The International Esports Federation (IESF) and Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) signed an MOU and will develop a formal collaborative relationship. The IESF has operated for over decade,...
5 days agoPublished on 2020-03-31 - TURTLE BEACH ANNOUNCES EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP WITH NRG ESPORTS
Leading gaming audio and accessory brand Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced the Company has expanded its partnership with NRG Esports – a top esports organization fielding some of the...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - Turtle Beach Expands Partnership With NRG Esports
Today gaming audio and accessory brand Turtle Beach announced that it has expanded its partnership with NRG Esports. In January Turtle Beach announced the initial partnership with NRG’s Chicago...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - NRG Esports expands deal with Turtle Beach
Gaming audio and accessory brand Turtle Beach has announced an expansion of its deal with North American organisation NRG Esports. The deal, which was initially announced in January, originally...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - High School Esports League Names Zaxby’s as Sponsor of New “Fastest Fingerz” Prize Campaign
High School Esports League (HSEL), the largest and longest-running competitive gaming organization serving high school students and teachers, today announced that restaurant...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - Anybrain Raises $1.1M Investment from Trust Esport
Today, Portuguese artificial intelligence and data processing firm Anybrain announced that it has raised a €1M EUR ($1.1M USD) investment from French esports technology fund Trust Esport. Anybrain...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - Florida Mayhem Taps Zaxby’s as Official Match Time Meal Sponsor
Florida Mayhem has partnered with Zaxby’s as the official match time meal at upcoming Mayhem events. This deal follows parent company Misfits Gaming Group’s recently announced sponsorship...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - Anybrain receives €1 million investment from Trust Esport
Anybrain has received a €1M investment from French venture capital fund Trust Esport, to be used toward making online gaming fairer.
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - Cloud Imperium raises $17.25M in funding for Star Citizen
Cloud Imperium Games has announced an additional investment of $17.25 million for its Star Citizen game.
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - MTG Assess Economic Impact of COVID-19, ESL and DreamHack to Reduce Costs by $15M
ESL and DreamHack parent company Modern Times Group (MTG) provided a preliminary assessment of the economic impact caused by the current global health crisis for the company. MTG expects revenues...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - IESF Adds Four New Members, Sport New Zealand Recognizes Esports
The International Esports Federation (IESF) announced new member federations from Colombia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Ukraine. An existing member, the New Zealand Esports Federation, has been confirmed...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - Team Liquid raises over $77,000 for COVID-19 relief
Esports organization Team Liquid has raised $77,178.67 in COVID-19 relief as a result of their week-long “Quarathon”. The live streaming event began on March 21 with a goal of raising $500....
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - LLA extends Barracks.GG partnership through 2020
Riot Games’ Liga Latinoamérica (LLA), the premier Latin American League of Legends competition, has extended its partnership with Barracks.GG through 2020. Barracks.GG is an esports training...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30 - Florida Mayhem finds match-time meal partner in Zaxby’s
Overwatch League Florida Mayhem has appointed restaurant chain Zaxby’s as its match-time meal partner. The deal includes “fun tailgating and in-store activities” throughout 2020. RELATED:...
6 days agoPublished on 2020-03-30
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