While the mere mention of FC Barcelona calls to mind visions of Lionel Messi’s immaculate goals or the packed stands of Camp Nou, the club is also host to a variety of other sports teams ranging from basketball to handball. But, the newest team of FC Barcelona will be eSports. That’s right—you could be watching Barcelona […]
The UK government announced last week its decision to support a monumental eSporting event in Rio this summer. It is no coincidence that this event will be happening in Rio while the Summer Olympics are also taking place. According to BBC, a new eGames international gaming tournament will makes its debut and feature teams from […]
It is no secret that eSports are poised to be the next big business opportunity in the global sports industry. But with the recent partnership between FaceIt and Twitch, gamers will also have the chance to benefit from the growth of the sport. Now, not only can gamers participate in a tournament with a $3.5 million payout, but as […]
There is so much talk about the growth of eSports globally as a property. However with all the momentum comes risk, especially when you are talking about potentially billions of dollars being invested in the growth of the business in the coming years. Gambling, match fixing, even PED’s are already an issue with the sport, […]
eSports accelerated their mainstream momentum with their newest crop of celebrity investors with the likes of Shaquille O’Neil, Alex Rodriguez and MLB Short-stop Jimmy Rollins. Amplifying this new era of competition are Andy Miller and Mark Mastrov, both minority owners of the Sacramento Kings. Boasting a deep understanding of the traditional professional sports arena, Miller […]
