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DarkZero Esports strikes RESPAWN partnership

North American esports organisation DarkZero Esports has welcomed gaming furniture manufacturer RESPAWN as its latest partner.  The year-long partnership will see RESPAWN outfit DarkZero’s gaming facility in Las Vegas.  Credit: DarkZero Esports RELATED: RESPAWN Products becomes furniture partner of Misfits Gaming Group As a part of the deal, both parties will also collaborate on creating content, unveiling new products and hosting giveaways.  James Deasey, RESPAWN Partnership Manager, spoke on the partnership in a release: “We at RESPAWN Products are excited to be working alongside one of the premier organisations in

FGC Reacts to Controversial WePlay 1xBet Partnership

by Jason Parker in Fighting Game News | Apr, 9th 2021 WePlay recently entered into a partnership with the Russian betting company 1xBet, and it sounds like people are very upset about this move. This came to light last night by Icege, an esports TO for Final Round and Commentator in the FGC. Having a serious esports organization/tournament partnering with an esports betting site is already fairly shady. But this isn’t a group that has a positive footprint on the internet, far from it. 1xBet is a fairly well-known company

Nimo TV Closes Deal to Stream Brazilian Riot Games Content

Huya-owned streaming platform Nimo TV announced that it has secured the rights from Riot Games to stream content and matches from official League of Legends (LoL), Teamfight Tactics (TFT), Valorant, and Wild Rift tournaments in Brazil throughout 2021, including the Brazilian LoL Championship (CBLOL) and the Brazilian Valorant Challengers.  The deal does not grant exclusivity to Nimo TV, and the tournaments will keep being streamed through Riot Games’ official channels on other platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Exclusive content for Wild Rift is being prepared for Nimo, especially as the

The time for esports’ professionalization is now

GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. April 28-29, 2021 Register Now With traditional sports and entertainment evaporating overnight amid the COVID-19 outbreak last spring, esports became the solution for stakeholders across many industries to ensure the show did indeed go on. This resulted in the injection of professional gaming into the social mainstream, providing hours of entertainment for content-starved audiences while playerbases skyrocketed as a means of staying connected during a time when many were apart. While the surge of

CES2021: Thermaltake Introduces ARGENT Gaming Peripherals with…

"The ARGENT series is a concept about creating an ecosystem, the hardware, software, and even the illumination can evolve to a state-of-the-art level. A truly immersive gaming and art enjoyment!" said Kenny Lin, the CEO of Thermaltake. WALNUT, Calif. (PRWEB) January 12, 2021 Thermaltake, the leading PC component brand offering premium solutions for cooling, gaming peripherals, and enthusiast memory, today announced the ARGENT series, which includes ARGENT K5 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, ARGENT M5 RGB Gaming Mice, ARGENT H5 RGB 7.1 Headset, ARGENT HS1 RGB Headset Stand, ARGENT Gaming Desk,

LPL Breaks Vietnam Viewership Record, Nike Unveils LPL Co-Branded Bomber Jacket, Team Kits, and More 

Last week, the biggest developments in China’s esports industry revolved around League of Legends esports. The League of Legends nine-year festival concluded in Shanghai, with Chinese teams TOP Esports (TES), Jing Dong Gaming (JDG), Suning Esports (SN), and LGD Gaming (LGD) confirmed to attend the League of Legends World Championship 2020 (Worlds 2020) to represent the League of Legends Pro League (LPL). The U.S. event service company Freeman collaborated with LPL operator TJ Sports to set the grand stage for the event. It should be noted that TES, JDG, and

Funimationcon Announces New And Returning Anime Series: One Piece, Naruto, Fruits Basket, And More

Funimationcon, the anime virtual convention, has revealed a whole slew of new and returning series to its streaming service in the upcoming month during the con's industry panel. Some of the series returning include One Piece and Fruits Basket, along with plenty of new shows coming.The first virtual convention for Funimationcon featured two rooms with panels taking place all day. Early on Friday, July 3, anime fans got plenty of info about returning series. Season 2 of Fruit Baskets will be arriving this summer, and the simulcast of One Piece

New Studio Ghibli Collectibles Available At Amazon

Studio Ghibli has become one of the most well-known and beloved animation studios worldwide, so it's no surprise merchandise inspired by Ghibli's library of films is plentiful and popular. Unless you live in Japan, however, it can be a bit difficult to find licensed Studio Ghibli merchandise, especially at local stores, but fortunately, it's easier than ever to buy it online thanks to an official Studio Ghibli merchandise store on Amazon.Bluefin, the official distributor of Ghibli merch in North America, offers a ton of adorable products via Amazon, and right