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. 

Jan 20, 2020 16:01
MUMBAI: ​Following the acquisition of an Indian PUBG Mobile roster in October 2019, global esports organisation Fnatic has appointed Nimish Raut as its India lead.  Raut will be based out of India and will work to open Fnatic’s training academy and its gaming house in the country.   
Jan 11, 2020 10:01
LONDON: Formula 1 announced Friday that 188BET have been named as official Asian sponsor of F1 with a five-season agreement with Interregional Sports Group (ISG) that will see the bookmaker featured exclusively throughout the Asian broadcast market throughout the Formula 1 season until 2024.
Jan 07, 2020 17:01
MUMBAI: The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and ConnectIN Esports have entered into an agreement to organize the "Esports India Business Conference (EIBC) in association with ESFI”, with the first edition to be held here in March.
Jan 06, 2020 18:01
MUMBAI: Online gaming is morphing into one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in the world, bringing in billions of dollars in profit. Online games represent the second-largest revenue generator in the gaming market. According to research by GoldenCasinoNews.com, this segment of the gaming industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1% and reach $17.8 billion profit by 2024.
Jan 04, 2020 10:01
SINGAPORE: ONE Championship, the Singapore-based martial arts organization, has announced new strategic partnerships with a number of major brands. Partner enterprises include JBL, TUMI, Redbull, Lazada, DBS Bank, Foodpanda, Hugo Boss, Harvey Norman, Secretlab, California Fitness, Kredivo, Reckitt Benckiser, and Unilever, among others.
Dec 21, 2019 17:12
MADRID: The third season of eLaLiga Santander, the official competition of the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series in Spain, has confirmed 33 clubs from LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank will participate.
Dec 19, 2019 16:12
LYONN: UEFA is inviting proposals for the 2021-24 cycle covering a number of categories in the video games sector, including the official simulation game and eSports event, for its club competitions. 
Dec 17, 2019 16:12
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the third edition of Poker Sports League, online poker gaming platform PokerDangal has associated with the PSL as co-owners of the Kolkata Kings franchise. 
Dec 14, 2019 16:12
THE EUROPEAN TOUR, in partnership with esports specialists DreamHack and Topgolf Entertainment Group, has launched golf’s first esports series, the European eTour. Starting at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA in January, the inaugural season-long eTour will feature six esports contests held at European Tour tournaments around the world.
Dec 13, 2019 18:12
MUMBAI: LaLiga Friday announced Dream11 as the league’s Official Fantasy Game in India.