Tag: esports
EA’s FIFA 20 tournament pits real footballers against each other
EA Sports has launched a FIFA 20 esports soccer tournament to raise cash for coronavirus charities, featuring some of the biggest teams and players in Europe. The Stay and Play Cup will be streamed on EA’s Twitch channel and match up teams like Borus… Source
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ESPN will give its motorsports fans an esports racing fix
With all motorsports on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic — including Formula 1, Formula E and IndyCar — the only experiences available are virtual. Disney’s ESPN is set to elevate that a notch by launching a virtual racing series from Torque Esports… Source
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On the heels of its NTWRK investment, FaZe Clan looks at global expansion despite pandemic
FaZe Clan, the eSports mega-franchise worth over $240 million, is still planning on moving forward with its international expansion this year on the heels of a multi-million dollar funding round backed by investors including Jimmy Iovine and the startup shopping network, NTWRK. Backed by Drake, Live Nation and Iovine, NTWRK…
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Esports One launches its fantasy esports platform
Esports One is a startup betting that there’s a big opportunity in bringing a fantasy sports approach to the world of esports — particularly at a time when traditional pro sports are on pause. Co-founder and COO Sharon Winter told me that the company’s platform, which is leaving beta testing…
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ESPN will broadcast and stream ‘League of Legends’ spring playoffs
ESPN’s 12-hour esports marathon was just the start of its return to live competitive gaming. The broadcaster and Riot Games have reached a deal that will stream the League of Legends Championship Series Spring Split Playoffs live on ESPN2 or the ESPN… Source
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Facebook’s new tool lets gamers plan their own esports tournaments
Today, Facebook Gaming is launching Tournaments, a new feature that lets users create, join or follow virtual game tournaments. The tool offers everything from registration to seeding, bracket management and score entry. You can host single eliminati… Source
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