As kids, we all heard the same old story about how playing FIFA or PES on our Xbox or PlayStation was a waste of time, that it wouldn’t benefit us later in life, and that there were better things we could do. Well, that has finally changed as esports will take a huge leap into the mainstream this summer. For the first time, the European … Continue reading European Games Esports Championship with ‘PES’ and Rocket League
Swedish company GOALS revealed that they have raised $20 million to help create a new self-titled soccer video game. This investment was led by venture capital company Seven Seven Six. The company is led by Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian. Along with Ohanian’s group, the massive funding was also aided by fellow firms Northzone, Moonfire and Cassius. However, there are also some professional football players in … Continue reading Riqui Puig among investors in new football esports game
COVID changed the football world. Clubs couldn’t rely on ticket sales as teams rumbled through empty, depressing stadiums. Revenue from broadcasts became vital and streaming services gained more power. It also changed the business plans of many teams and leagues. With empty stadiums, the associated income from ticket sales and concessions is dormant. As a result, teams began to lean on league revenue rather than … Continue reading Schalke one of the driving forces behind the growing Esports scene
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