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European broadcaster MTG has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in eSports giant ESL. The deal was first rumoured in May. MTG will acquire the majority of the shares in ESL’s holding company Turtle Entertainment for €78m. ESL’s current management team – comprising of founder Jens Hilgers and …
Read More »eSports betting site Unikrn raises $7m in Series A funding
The global eSports betting site Unikrn, founded by ex-Microsoft Ventures GM Rahul Sood, has raised $7m in its Series A funding round. The investment was led by Jonathan Teo and Justin Caldbeck ofBinary Capital, early investors in Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and multiple other successful tech startups. This round brings total …
Read More »Team Secret on independence and why they’re seeking sponsorship
After taking their fourth major Dota 2 title in a row at ESL One Frankfurt last weekend, Team Secret are ready to finally take on sponsorship. Team manager Matt "CyborgMatt" Bailey explained the core ideals of Team Secret to eSports Pro at the ESL event, and their unique approach to …
Read More »Loda on reforging the Alliance after poor Dota 2 season
After crashing out of ESL One Frankfurt early last weekend, Alliance’sJonathan "Loda" Berg is considering rebuilding the team after a brief break. The team, operated under Alex Garfield’s GoodGame organisation, dominated the Dota pro scene throughout 2013 and early 2014, with a win at Valve’s pretigious tournament The International 3. …
Read More »Insight: Getting the most out of games streaming
You can stop YouTubers and Twitch users from streaming your games, but should you? Rouse Legal partner Arty Rajendra reveals the legalities and opportunities around this new form of games media Online streaming can be extremely lucrative. A recent piece by Forbes reported that streamers can earn up to $100,000 …
Read More »IMG signs eSports organisations Cloud9, Dignitas and SK Gaming
Three major eSports organisations, including two of Europe’s largest teams, have been signed to international talent management agency IMG. UK-based Dignitas, Germany’s SK Gaming and American Cloud9 have agreed to IMG handling their global representation, including marketing and endorsement opportunities. The signing announced this week marks the second massive step …
Read More »Super League to host Minecraft eSports events in US theaters
eSports organization Super League Gaming has announced plans for its upcoming summer tour, which will feature casual and competitive Minecraft sessions in movie theaters across US cities. Engadget reports on the freshly released schedule of events for Super League’s inaugural season, as it aims to capture the games arcade atmosphere …
Read More »Dota 2 reborn using Valve’s Source 2 engine, improves spectator experience
Valve has announced the rebirth of Dota 2 by detailing features in the new game client running on the Source 2 engine. The new game client, which has been in the works for some time judging by many hints at a Source 2 release last year, will be available in …
Read More »eSports startup nets 2m for coaching analytics platform to debut at ESL One
A Berlin startup which produces analytical tools to improve player performance in eSports has secured€2m in seed investment. The funding round for Dojo Madness, founded by Jens Hillger of ESL/Turtle Entertainment fame, was contributed to by several large investors including the London Venture Partners and Kristian Segerstrale, CEO of mobile …
Read More »Pro Evo champion crowned at UEFA Champions League final
As 180m fans tuned into Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final, they were joined by recently crowned Pro Evolution Soccer champ Rachid Tebane. The French winner of Konami’s 2015 PES World Finals watched Barcelona beat Juventus 3-1 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin just hours after winning his own title – …
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