North American gaming and lifestyle organisation FaZe Clan has announced a year-long apparel collaboration with entertainment powerhouse Disney. As a result of the collaboration, FaZe and Disney will introduce a ‘tech-vamped’ version of Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse character called ‘Mickey On The Grid’. RELATED: FaZe Clan appoints Zach Katz as President and Chief Operating Officer FaZe Clan and Disney’s first […]

Brazilian esports organisation paiN Gaming has renewed its sponsorship deal with telecommunications company TIM for a third consecutive year. TIM also signed two paiN Gaming talents — streamer Gabriel ‘Kami’ Santos and the League of Legends player Matheus ‘dyNquedo’ Miranda —  to act as brand ambassadors for its broadband product, TIM Live. RELATED: paiN Gaming changes gears with BMW sponsorship […]

Esports data platform GRID has announced that its former VP of Business Development, Mikael Westerling, has been promoted to Chief Sales Officer. In his new role, Westerling will work with betting brands relying on GRID’s data to power their offerings in the esports vertical. RELATED: GRID teams up with PGL for Antwerp Major  In addition, Westerling will focus on expanding […]

The Esports Awards has announced that its seventh ceremony will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.  In addition, the awards show has renewed its existing sponsorships with gaming chair manufacturer Secretlab and telecommunications company Verizon. RELATED: Esports Awards announce Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea as latest partners The 2022 ceremony will be held at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas following a […]

The Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reportedly acquired a five percent stake in game developer and publisher Nintendo. The $500bn (~£403bn) fund said it purchased the stake for ‘investment purposes’, according to a filing to Japan’s Finance Ministry reported by Bloomberg. The PIF is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. It has purchased similar stakes in Japanese game […]

European esports organisation OG Esports has announced a partnership with bookmaker 1xBet.  As a result of the deal, the two parties will join forces to ‘develop high-end video content’ in addition to displaying the bookmaker’s logo on the organisation’s jerseys. RELATED: OG Esports and LDN UTD announce joint VALORANT venture The organisation said the partnership will bring ‘more value’ to OG Esports’ Dota […]

South African esports organisation Bravado Gaming has announced its expansion into the Middle East and Africa. The company plans to expand operations and hire talent in Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, and also field an Egypt-based VALORANT roster. The company also renewed its partnerships with Intel, Dell Gaming, and Alienware.  RELATED: FACEIT signs MENA-focused partnership with FATE Esports Bravado Gaming […]

Warner Bros. Games’ fighting title MultiVersus announced on its official Twitter account that it will be a part of the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) 2022, set to be held in Las Vegas on August 5-7th.   The title will hold a 2V2 format tournament featuring a $100,000 (~£82,000) prize pool. RELATED: Can fighting games become a mainstream esport without abandoning grassroots? […]

UK-based esports organisation Tundra has entered into a partnership with esports studio and gaming café chain SideQuest. As a result of the deal, the chain will become a premium partner of the organisation in addition to its official esports venue partner. RELATED: Wanyoo UK enters a new era, rebrands to SideQuest Gamers Hub! This is SideQuest’s first deal since the chain’s rebranding […]

The esports organisation Los Grandes has been one of the main protagonists of the Brazilian esports scene over the last few years, gathering millions of fans and reaching commercial success through a story that bonds together organic growth and business vision.  Following the signing of its newest sponsor Midnite, and on the brink of an upcoming investment round, Esports Insider […]