Gaming

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Jun 29, 2021 20:06
MUMBAI: Skill-based fantasy sports platform Blitzpools, having added over 1m new customers since launch in March of this year, has signed six new rising stars to Team Blitz, its brand ambassador team. Team Blitz has added five cricketers with Chetan Sakariya, Ishan Porel, Riyan Parag, Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur joining the team.
Jun 28, 2021 16:06
MUMBAI: Homegrown game streaming platform Loco Monday announced that it has secured $9 million for its first round of fundraising as an independent company. 
Jun 25, 2021 17:06
NEW YORK: G2 Esports has announced a global partnership with American luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren as its exclusive fashion outfitter.  G2 and Ralph Lauren will collaborate together in 2021 across multiple campaigns and events while also launching a series of digital-first activations on platforms such as TikTok and Twitch, in addition to global campaigns and events. 
Jun 25, 2021 16:06
NEW YORK: Sportradar, a leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, Thursday announced the launch of emBET, an industry-first product that integrates live betting content into OTT streaming in real-time. 
Jun 24, 2021 20:06
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Electronic Arts and WarnerMedia Thursday announced the sale of Warner Bros. Games’ Playdemic, Ltd., the mobile games studio responsible for Golf Clash,to EA. Under the terms of the agreement, EA will acquire Playdemic for $1.4 billion in cash.
Jun 23, 2021 15:06
LONDON: Formula 1 and licensed sports merchandise company Fanatics have announced a multi-year extension to their e-commerce and manufacturing deal.
Jun 22, 2021 17:06
NEW DELHI: Football Delhi, the game's official governing body for the state of Delhi, announced Tuesday a partnership with Irony Inc. - an esports company that specializes in developing community-first esports programs.  The partnership aims to create a community of “gamers of Delhi”, that provides a gaming platform for football and gaming enthusiasts in the National Capital Region.
Jun 18, 2021 11:06
MUMBAI: Nazara Technologies on Thursday announced it will acquire 69.82% stake in Publishme, the largest mobile game publishing agency in the Middle East and Turkey, for $ 2.7 million (about Rs 200 million) - a move that will help the Indian gaming major strengthen its presence in the region.
Jun 18, 2021 08:06
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Electronic Arts Inc. Thursday announced EA SPORTS Madden NFL 22, featuring two NFL Super Bowl champions, MVPs, and icons of sport culture - Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes - on the cover across all editions and Madden NFL Mobile. 
Jun 16, 2021 18:06
MUMBAI: The NBA 2K League has returned to Loco, India’s leading game streaming platform, for the 2021 regular-season and season-long competition.  The 16-week season tipped off May 19 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T, and will conclude Saturday, September 4 with the 2021 NBA 2K League finals delivered by DoorDash.