English

eSports / English

Stories published on Aug 1
  • Related stories in the last 90 days
  • Stories published on Aug 1

Thursday, Aug 1

17

State-of-the-art Esports Lab opens its doors for Salford students

The University of Salford’s Business School has launched a brand new state-of-the-art Esports Lab just in time for the new academic year commencing in September. The bespoke, industry pioneering Lab provides an immersive environment and…

15

Esports World Cup 2024: A Month of Epic Battles and Record-Breaking Viewership

www.cricadium.com

The inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024 has been a thrilling spectacle for esports fans worldwide, with over a month of intense competition still to unfold. The tournament has already made a significant impact, surpassing 100 million…

08

Esports World Cup and G2 CEOs discuss how to bring esports back to life

metro.co.uk

GameCentral talks to Esports World Cup CEO Ralf Reichert and G2 boss Alban Dechelotte, about their attempt to unite the sport and 'leapfrog the industry'.

Wednesday, Jul 31

20

'We're Plowing Uncharted Waters': Founder Of First Esports IPO Discusses Company, Gaming's Future

www.benzinga.com

NIP Group, whose acronym is derived from its "Ninjas in Pyjamas" esports teams, went public on July 26.

18

NIP Group Wins Esports Race To Market With Nasdaq Listing

www.benzinga.com

The Latest: Esports company NIP Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NIPG) priced the American depositary shares (ADS) for its Nasdaq IPO at $9 to sell 2.25 million ADSs. It further exercised its option to sell an additional 182,526 ADSs.

17

Motorsport UK announces Esports and Auto Slalom athletes for 2024 FIA Motorsport Games

www.motorsportuk.org

The post Motorsport UK announces Esports and Auto Slalom athletes for 2024 FIA Motorsport Games appeared first on Motorsport UK.

Tuesday, Jul 30

23

Missing Mario & Sonic at the Olympics? Blame it on NFTs, esports, and the IOC

dotesports.com

It used to be a tradition that with each upcoming Olympic Games, there would be a new installment in the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series.

Esports World Cup Shatters Records in First Half, Mobile Legends and Counter-Strike Dominate

www.cricadium.com

The inaugural Esports World Cup 2024, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has concluded its first half with a resounding success. The month-long extravaganza featuring 21 different esports titles captivated audiences globally, with certain games…

Bihar State Sports Authority Announces Registrations For ESports Titles

www.cricadium.com

The Bihar State Sports Authority has announced a divisional ESports championship recently. The Bihar Divisional ESports championship 2024 starts registrations from August 1 and these Registrations will go on until August 10. The…

20

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games reportedly abandoned for NFTs & esports

www.shacknews.com

According to a veteran dev, the International Olympics Committee abandoned the partnership with Nintendo and Sega to explore other ways to bring in more money.

19

East African champion Dianga upbeat ahead of eSports Showdown in Nairobi

Thee Beast embraced the sport in 2013 and won his first tournament in 2015.

18

Mario and Sonic were benched by the Olympics in favour of NFTs and esports, former producer on the series says

www.pcgamer.com

If you're a fan of both video games and the Olympics, you may have noticed that two long running competitors didn't turn up to the Stade de France in Paris this year—Mario and Sonic. Gaming's two most recognisable mascots have fronted a…

14

Olympics ditched Mario & Sonic series to explore NFTs and esports

www.eurogamer.net

The International Olympics Committee walked away from its partnership with Nintendo and Sega for the long-running Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series in order to explore deals with new partners, NFTs and esports, Eurogamer…

04

Toronto Ultra's Ham Jeong-wan Performs Cristiano Ronaldo's Iconic 'SIUUU' Celebration at Esports World Cup 2024, Video Goes Viral

www.latestly.com

A video has taken the internet by storm as an esports athlete performed iconic celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo on the international stage. Scroll down to have a look at the video.

03

01

‘The honor of a lifetime’: Head of LoL esports calls it quits after 12-year career

dotesports.com

In a surprise announcement today, League of Legends global head of esports Naz Aletaha announced she will be stepping down from her role and leaving Riot altogether in the coming months after over a decade overseeing the company’s flagship…

Monday, Jul 29

12

Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public

Ho's stake in the newly-public company is worth nearly $70 million. Bloomberg estimates his family's fortune at $13 billion.

11

Alpha 7 Esports Crowned First Ever PUBG MOBILE World Cup Champions

www.cricadium.com

The inaugural PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) Main Tournament, held as part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, concluded with a bang as Alpha 7 Esports from Brazil claimed the coveted championship title. The team’s triumph marked a historic…

07

04

Crazy Raccoon takes Overwatch Esports World Cup final over Ultra

deadspin.com

On the heels of a dominant semifinal victory, Crazy Raccoon dispatched the Toronto Ultra 4-1 Sunday in the grand final of the Overwatch event at the E