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On June 14th 2024, Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the upcoming creation of the Esports Olympics. A month later, on July 12th 2024, the location for the inaugural esports Olympics was announced. Set to kick off in 2025, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host country according to L’Equipe. This announcement follows the roaring success that is the Esports World Cup, currently held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosting 21 esports titles across 22 tournaments.more

Esports World Cup 2024 officially kicks off today with the opening show starting in a few hours. The eight-week long esports festival features 21 esports titles and top teams across these titles competing for some of the biggest prize pools. Another big attraction of the esports extravaganza is the EWC 2024 Club Championship. The overarching event will reward the club/esports organization consistently placing in the top 8 in the 21 esports titles. The event will decide the best Club inmore

Esports has quickly grown from a niche hobby into a multi-billion-dollar global industry, attracting millions of fans and thousands of professional players. Despite this rise, the esports athletes frequently face multiple hurdles when trying to secure visas to compete internationally. This article explores the top seven reasons behind these issues, focusing on the barriers that players encounter and some suggestions on how to alleviate this for the future. Historical aspects of Esports Visas The rise of esports presented unique challengesmore

As part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, the Esports World Cup (EWC) will be commencing shortly, launching its inaugural year within the esports ecosystem. Including a total of 21 reported promiment esports titles - ranging from FPS to MOBAs, from racing simulators to fighting games, auto chess, and battle arenas - the Esports World Cup truly plans to be all-inclusive in its delivered experience. Taking place in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, the Esports World Cup has been intendedmore

Earlier today, the Esports Awards and the Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) announced a three-year partnership, bringing one of the most prestigious awards in esports to the Esports World Cup. On August 24th, the Esports World Cup in Riyadh will host the Esports Awards 2024, honoring the year’s biggest achievers in esports. They will reveal the final nominees for the upcoming edition on June 27th. The voting will start after the reveal. The partnership allows a grander scale for themore

Esports has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry with a global audience and a plethora of different titles being played and watched. However, despite its rapid expansion, the landscape remains uneven, with women facing significant challenges such as gender discrimination, harassment, underrepresentation, and economic disparities. Since, efforts from major esports organizations, established brands, and celebrities aim to foster inclusivity and support women in this arena. However, the impact of these changes are still muddled by far larger, cultural issues within themore

Introduction to the Overwatch 2 and Porsche Partnership Overwatch 2 has teamed up with Porsche to deliver a unique crossover event that integrates the thrill of gaming with the prestige of automotive design. This partnership marks a notable fusion between Blizzard Entertainment’s popular hero shooter and Porsche’s innovative electric vehicle aesthetics. New Legendary Skins As part of this collaboration, Overwatch 2 introduces two exclusive legendary skins inspired by Porsche's electric vehicles—the Macan and the Taycan. These skins provide players withmore

Thirty esports clubs from around the world have been accepted into the debut Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) Club Support Program. The participating clubs represent a diverse range of regions and gaming expertise, marking a step forward in the global esports landscape. EWCF and the first initiative of its kind The ESCW Club Support Program aims to foster sustainable infrastructure for multidisciplinary esports clubs. By empowering these organizations, the program seeks to broaden investment opportunities across various games while nurturingmore

Overwatch 2 has launched its latest event, Mirrorwatch, which started on April 23 and will run until May 13. This unique event flips the traditional roles of heroes and villains, introducing new abilities and challenges that promise to reshape how players engage in the game. This special event transforms the game into a "mirror" version of its universe, where everything players know about their favorite characters is turned upside down, providing a novel and exciting challenge that reinvigorates gameplay. Themore

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The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a massive prize pool of $60 Million for the inaugural Esports World cup, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The gaming festival set for this summer breaks the previous prize pool record of $45 Million dollars set by Gamers8: the Land of the Heroes in 2023. The event will not only feature a massive prize pool but also feature some of the best competitors across 20 esports titles competing under a single building. Talking about themore

In December last year, HRH Crown Prince announced the Esports World Cup 2024. Led by Ralf Recihart, the former Chairman of ESL FaceIt Group, the Esports World Cup aims to be the biggest Esports event in recent history. Hosted at Riyadh and by the Saudi Arabian State, the multi-game tournament will last for eight weeks and boast some of the biggest prize pools across the board. The event is scheduled for Summer, 2024. ESWC will announce the exact details inmore

Overwatch, developed by Blizzard Entertainment, is a team-based first-person shooter that has captivated millions of players worldwide. Its unique blend of fast-paced action, strategic gameplay, and a diverse roster of characters makes it a standout title in the esports arena. This guide will explore the fundamentals of how Overwatch works, including its gameplay mechanics, character roles, competitive modes, and the latest updates introduced in Overwatch 2. The game's ability to merge individual skill with team strategy creates an engaging experiencemore

Charles “MoistCr1TiKaL” Christopher White Jr. is often seen as one of the voices of reason on the internet. Frequently seen commenting and critiquing various entities and personalities within the space, he is also a part-owner within the esports industry. Known as Moist Esports, the organization has teams competing in some of the most notable FPS and Fighting Games titles in esports; including VALORANT, Apex Legends, Brawlhalla, Super Smash Bros, and Melee to name a few. Recently the internet personality hasmore

GameSquare Holdings, Inc. announced today the sale of Complexity Gaming to Global Esports Properties, LLC for a total consideration of US$10.36 million. The investor group is led by none other than Complexity's founder and CEO, Jason Lake. This transaction follows a remarkable period of growth for Complexity, with annual sales soaring by over 175% from 2021 to 2022 under GameSquare's ownership. The official Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, signed on March 1, 2024, is poised to close shortly, pending TSXV approvalmore

Not too long ago, Riot Games announced massive layoffs, shutting down entire divisions, after a change in strategies. Last Night, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) / PlayStation announced worldwide layoffs. With the announcement, PlayStation and SIE join the likes of Microsoft and Tencent owned Riot Games that have laid off employees in recent times. The layoffs affect 900 employees across multiple divisions and regions. The affected divisions include Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Guerilla and Firesprite. Including a complete shutdown of PlayStationmore

The long-awaited fighting game from Riot Games codenamed Project L officially named 2XKO. The 2v2 assist tag team fighting game will feature characters from the League of Legends universe. Currently, the characters already part of the game are as follows; Katarius Darius Ahri Ekko Jinx Illaoi Yasuo The Development so far In 2021, Riot Games announced Project L, a 1v1 Fighting game which they changed to a 2v2 assist-based tag team fighting game. The dev team gave a sneak peakmore

Step into the exciting world of esports, where cross-platform gaming is making waves, transforming how gamers connect and compete across different devices. This guide is your ticket to exploring the universe of cross-platform esports games, highlighting the standout titles that are at the forefront of this gaming revolution. Understanding the magic of cross-platform games Imagine a gaming utopia where friends armed with different gaming gadgets seamlessly dive into epic battles together – cross-platform gaming turns this dream into a thrillingmore

The esports industry has seen remarkable growth, attracting millions of viewers globally and as they continue to establish itself as a mainstream form of entertainment, major companies are increasingly recognizing its potential and investing in strategic sponsorships. In this article, we will talk about the significance of these partnerships for both the companies involved and the esports community, digging deeper on the top five esports sponsorships. Why sponsoring esports is so interesting for big companies? These sponsorships not only injectmore

In the world of online games, there are specific terms that you may have come across. One such term is AoE, and if you haven't heard of it or don't know what it means (noob), then this is for you! This term is an essential part of esports due to it's wide range of uses and is aesthetically pleasing to watch. Area of Effect (AoE) From firestorms falling from the sky to healing a group of allies, you would havemore