JBL Extends 100 Thieves Partnership, Signs LA Thieves

Audio brand JBL has extended its deal with 100 Thieves, remaining the organization’s official sound partner. The company will continue to provide its products to all 100 Thieves teams and content creators, now adding its Call of Duty League franchise LA Thieves to its portfolio. JBL will also continue its partnerships with streamers Tyler “TeeP” […]

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Published at Wed, 12 May 2021 17:56:39 +0000

By Jonno Nicholson

Los Angeles-based esports and games media company Aggregated Media has announced the launch of A8 Esports, a dedicated esports and gaming channel.

For the network’s launch, Aggregated Media has accumulated a range of content partners including event organiser Super League Gaming, gaming media outlet Game Informer, and esports talk show network Preediction.

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By AFK Gaming

It’s been two years since the esports ecosystem in Southeast Asia began showing signs of accelerated growth, and the scene continues to thrive. The popularity of mobile titles has allowed SEA to be the epicentre of the discipline. The ease of access to technology and internet connection has allowed more of the population to be involved with competitive titles, thus increasing viewership. SEA even has its own ecosystem for titles that are largely unheard of in the Western world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the region’s biggest titles, and has a thriving ecosystem behind it.

The region’s current and future potential hasn’t gone unnoticed. FaZe Clan and Team Secret both operate in the region. SEA also boasts the presence of esport entities Mineski, ONE Esports and eGG Network—all of which have been active in various verticals throughout the years.

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Intel Confirms World Open Esports Event Will Take Place Alongside Tokyo Olympics

Intel’s global Rocket League and Street Fighter tournament originally announced in 2019 is officially back on, coinciding with the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Qualifiers for both games will begin in June with regional finals held in mid-July. The Intel World Open was initially planned by Intel with the support of the IOC to lead up […]

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Published at Wed, 05 May 2021 19:17:39 +0000

By Esports Insider

Industry awards afford recognition to those that may otherwise go unnoticed at the consumer level. Alongside opportunities for sponsors to position their brands alongside recognised excellence, industry awards create a celebration and spectacle for professionals to enjoy themselves and the work their peers produce.

The GameFace Awards is an esports B2B awards programme. Founded last year by Dan Grabiner and Jeremy King, the management team behind Festival of Media has been responsible for producing global advertising sector‘s leading award programmes over the last 15 years.

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