Popular esports platform Smash.gg raises $11 million from multiple investors to continue building its infrastructure for community-based esports tournaments.
Philippines government declares support for esports
The esports scene in the Philippines will be getting more official government recognition and support after a statement from the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) confirmed esports now comes under their jurisdiction.
ESL One Hamburg 2017 to host the first Dota 2 Valve major
ESL One Hamburg 2017, the largest competitive Dota 2 event in Europe, will be the first Valve Major for the 2017-2018 competitive season.
New Australian esports reality series coming soon
A new Australian reality series based on professional League of Legends video gamers living together will be streamed on YouTube with the winner pocketing $10,000.
The Star Sydney unveils luxury studio for dedicated gamers
Aussie gamers take note – the gaming haven of your dreams has just opened its doors in The Star Casino…
Australian city to receive its first esports bar
The Australian city of Melbourne will see an esports bar open in August, which may have stemmed from a discussion on the social forum Reddit.
Macau Education Bureau could add esports to school curriculum
Esports could be added to Macau’s education curriculum with the director of the Education Bureau revealing video gaming could build problem-solving skills.
ESPN is airing Street Fighter V World Championship finals at Evo
ESPN have announced they will provide live coverage of the 2017 Street Fighter V World Championship finals from the Evolution Championship Series (Evo 2017).
Report: Overwatch League franchises already sold, ready to field
Blizzard Entertainment has reportedly signed deals with six high-profile entities to participate in its upcoming Overwatch League.
Caesars opens new Las Vegas production studio for esports events
A US casino operator has announced it has opened a new studio in Nevada capable of hosting large-scale esports events…