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. 

Apr 16, 2020 18:04
MUNICH: The BMW brand is currently engaged in a major expansion of its involvement in the world of computer, online and simulation games (esports), a field that’s been continuously growing in popularity, especially among the next-generation target group. 
Apr 15, 2020 13:04
SINGAPORE: The Global Esports Federation, which lists Chinese internet titan Tencent as its founding partner, has confirmed key appointments in line with the GEF’s stated mission "to convene the world’s esports ecosystem". 
Apr 09, 2020 18:04
NEW YORK: ESPN and Riot Games have announced an agreement for ESPN to be the official U.S. linear and authenticated streaming platform for the 2020 League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Spring Split Playoffs. Matches will air live on ESPN2 or the ESPN app, with all matches available on demand in the ESPN app immediately following competition.
Apr 09, 2020 18:04
MUMBAI: Even as the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the sporting calendar, all of which has come to a screeching halt right now, fantasy gaming platforms are at "sixes and sevens" as they need live sporting events to feed off and that source has dried up.
Apr 09, 2020 17:04
THE 2019-20 SEASON OF THE Indian Super League ended with ATK triumphing over Chennaiyin FC in the playoff final to become third-time champion. FC Goa, meanwhile, topped group stage to claim the first-ever league winners' shield and an AFC Champions League slot to top it all. The country's premier football tournament now features in the FIFA Mobile game as well.
Apr 07, 2020 17:04
MADRID: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prevented the 2020 Mutua Madrid Open from taking place from 1 to 10 May and forced the ATP and WTA to postpone all activity on their tours until 13 July, the organisers of the only ATP Masters 1000 and WTA Premier Mandatory event in Europe have announced the creation of the Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro, an innovative tournament that will be a virtual replica of the tennis com
Apr 06, 2020 18:04
MUMBAI: PokerStars.IN, The Star Group’s segregated online poker room in India, has Indian cricket star and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as their new brand ambassador. With millions of followers on social media, his endorsement with PokerStars.IN is expected to help strengthen its position in the Indian online poker market, where it currently sits third in terms of cash game traffic.
Apr 06, 2020 18:04
JAIPUR: With almost all live sports cancelled worldwide, fantasy gamers are having to find new avenues to keep users engaged. Fantasy sports platform MyTeam11 - with a claimed user base of 15 million+, Monday announced the launch of the MyTeam11 Quiz – a knowledge-based sports quiz contest for sports fans.
Apr 06, 2020 15:04
MUMBAI: The first-ever FIFA Pro League India (PLI) for leading professional esports athletes in the country will be organised by ConnectIN Esports from 8 April and culminate with the Final Gameweek beginning May 31.
Apr 01, 2020 17:04
BENGALURU: ACT Fibernet, one of India’s largest wired ISPs (Internet Service Provider), Wednesday launched an exclusive online CS:GO (Counter Strike: Global Offensive) community tournament for all ACT Fibernet customers. This initiative is undertaken in partnership with The Esports Club (TEC), and will be held beginning from 3rd April till 12th April 2020.