Disguised unveils new logo, merch, and plans for 2024
Disguised had a breakout year in 2023 and is gearing up for an even more outstanding year with their 2024 esports aspirations.
Brandon Moore
GameBattles online tournament platform to close down after over 20 years
GameBattles will shut its doors in January 2024 after over two decades of operation.
Michael Hassall
Tennis star Daniil Medvedev joins ownership group of M80
Daniil Medvedev is the next athlete to invest in esports as the superstar tennis player joins the M80 ownership group.
Brandon Moore
Google offered Epic Games $147 million to launch Fortnite on Play Store
The purpose was to deter other game publishers from following a similar route. Epic did not take Google up on the offer.
Rohan
XIX Vodka, by The Sideman, is the official Vodka of the Esports Awards
The Sidemen’s XIX Vodka will be the official vodka of the Esports Awards 2023 as esports gains another hard liquor sponsor.
Michael Hassall
Epic Games vs Google faceoff in Antitrust lawsuit over Playstore fees
One of the many antitrust lawsuits Google’s facing in recent months.
Rohan
Esports World Cup: Saudi Arabia launches annual competition
Saudi Arabia will host an annual Esports World Cup starting in Summer 2024 that will “push the boundaries of the industry.”
Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips
GameSquare acquires FaZe Clan in blockbuster deal
GameSquare can now add the likes of NickMercs and FaZe Swagg to their list of content creators as a result of their acquisition of FaZe Clan.
James Bassett
IOC announces study to create an Olympic Esports Games
The IOC is taking the first steps to making the Olympic Esports Games a reality with the announcement of a new commission.
Michael Hassall
UK regulators’ approval paves the way for Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
Finally, the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal might come through.
Rohan