As discussions proceed regarding how esports might one day be included in the Olympics, it has become clear that a solution won’t be so cut-and-dry. While hundreds of thousands attend competitions in person and millions watch online, there are still significant barriers to Olympic inclusion. “That is not on our radar just yet,” IOC Sports Director […]
Global esports company ESL is soon launching its 24/7 esportsTV channel on PlayStation Vue later this month, making it available in the U.S. for the first time. The dedicated channel will be the first linear channel specifically for esports in the United States. Last May, ESL launched esportsTV in Europe to grow its global audience […]
ESports have become more profitable than ever before, and now a new governing body has been formed, World Esports Association (WESA), to help promote standardization, as well as representing the players. The world of eSports has gained a lot of mainstream attention recently as huge sports outlets have begun to back it financially. As we have covered here […]
The technological advancements occurring everyday make it hard for companies and sports leagues to monitor the precautions that are accompanied with eSports. At the Leaders Conference in London’s Stamford Bridge stadium, ESL announced a partnership with SportRadar to tackle the challenges that accompany regulating eSports. SportRadar is a sports data service provider. The company provides cutting-edge […]
