The mind behind smash-hit Crank That and I’m So Important, Soulja Boy, is taking a big leap into the eSports industry. We look at all the details.

Calgary & Telus Spark partner up to host competitive eSports events
The Calgary eSports League has partners up with Telus Spark to bring eSports events to the science center from 2019 and beyond.

Adidas inks landmark esports deal with Chinese FIFA team Lyon EDG
A few months after Nike inked its first advertising deal with eSports stars, Adidas is partnering with an esports organisation for the first time.

PUBG inaugural season announced, $2m at stake in Global Championship
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Corp has announced plans for its first competitive season of professional play, with competing teams fighting for $2 million in prizes.

Olympic Committee decides eSports not ready for Paris 2024 games
ESPORTS will not make its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee decided to further delay its introduction at its summit over the weekend.

How team Liquid won the 2018 MegaFon Winter Clash – analysis & form
Team Liquid confirmed their position as one of the best Dota 2 squads in the world after a flawless 2018 Megafon Winter Clash tournament.

Team Liquid clinches Megafon Winter Clash over brave Natus Vincere
The 2018 MegaFon Winter Clash has come to an end with Team Liquid bringing home the USD $150,000 as champion, edging out a brave Natus Vincere in the final.

FlyQuest coach forced to resign after callous mental health comments
The coach of eSports team FlyQuest was forced to resign this week after extreme backlash to his comments lambasting mental health conditions like depression as “made up bullshit”.

Growing eSports industry on the fast lane towards $1 billion
It’s a very good time to be in eSports. According to a report from Newzoo, the world of professional gaming is going to become a $1 billion industry in the next 12 months.

CS:GO moves to free to play and adds battle royale mode
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is now free to play and includes a new battle royale mode called Danger Zone.