Esports Minute
677 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe top esports stories in 90 seconds or so by Kevin Correa backed by Esportz Network.
Check out our full-length show the Esportz Network Podcast for longer segments, more details, and in-depth interviews.
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Revenues Drop for Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft and Take Two Interactive
February 07, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes - 4.75 MBA bunch of esports developers released earnings reports recently and none of them held particulary good news. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.in...
FaZe Clan is Bringing a Reality TV Show to Quibi
February 06, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.71 MBAn unreleased mobile content platform is bringing in a reality/competition show with FaZe Clan. FaZe Up will pit six gamers head to head for cash and a chance to join FaZe. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter ...
FlashPoint Promises to Shake up CS:GO World
February 05, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.25 MBThe mysterious B Site was announced as a new CS:GO tournament series called FlashPoint this morning. Backers include Thorin and MonteCristo as talent and Cloud9 and MiBR as leading teams. Check out Esportz Network linked below for a more in-depth recap of these new tournaments. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). F...
Playstation Expands Esports Tournaments
February 04, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.84 MBPlayStation is expanding the companies esports tournament series. With new announcements of Soul Caliber and NBA 2K joining renewed seasons of FIFA 20 and Mortal Kombat, Playstation is making sure they have plenty of esports tournaments available. In addition, the next massive Fortnite tournament will be PS4 exclusive. With $1,000,000 on the line, console players will finally have a chance to shine. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. F...
Money Monday - FaZe, ProGuides and Rocket League
February 03, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.9 MBMoney Monday's leading story is a big loan for FaZe Clan but we also had some new brand partnerships including a top-tier brand for the Pittsburgh Knights. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter....
Overwatch League is Forcing Hero Bans
January 30, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes - 5.91 MBThe Overwatch League is forcing some diversity into the meta this year. We break down the positives and negatives of this choice. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instag...
CS:GO's 'B Site' is Challenging the EPL
January 29, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.46 MBCS:GO has a new challenger appear. B Site, the codename given to a new CS:GO league, is preparing to challenge ESL's EPL for the top CS:GO league. We don't know much except for a stacked broadcast talent roster, two teams and a press conference next week. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter ...
The Coronavirus is Impacting Esports
January 28, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.23 MBA deadly disease that originated in China and has already killed over 130 people is causing esports events in Asia to be postponed or outright canceled. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com...
Money Monday - LEC, LCS, CDL and a Cash App Compound
January 27, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes - 7.42 MBMoney Monday is back after a hiatus so I could move to Las Vegas. We are back on our daily schedule starting with an absolutely jam packed Money Monday episode. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twit...
Activision Blizzard is in Trouble
December 31, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutes - 7.36 MB2020 was supposed to see Activision Blizzard usher in a new era of esports. Recent news has both the OWL and CDL on shaky ground as we turn into 2020. The CDL changed format on Christmas Eve and announced some scheduled games would be dropped. In the OWL, caster MonteCristo announced his retirement citing 'irreconcilable differences.' MonteCristo thread (https://twitter.com/MonteCristo/status/1212075338886332416) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday throu...
The Golden Guardians are Gaining Games
December 20, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.66 MBThe Golden State Warriors esports franchise is expanding to three new titles. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), an...
Riot Games Releases Insane 2019 Stats Showing Popularity of LoL
December 19, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 4.93 MBLeague of Legends is popular. That you already knew. But just how popular? According to one stat the LoL Worlds Finals were 20x more popular than the OWL finals. Here are some more insane stats from the 2019 LoL year. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mit...
ESL and Dreamhack are Coming to TV
December 18, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.78 MBIf you haven't cut the cord yet, more esports are coming to TV! If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (htt...
Tencent Helps Form Global Esports Federation
December 17, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutes - 7.66 MBThe Global Esports Federation (GEF) was founded in Singapore and backed by Tencent. The goal of the federation is to unite global esports under one organization but that will likely prove quite difficult. For esports to be formally included in the Olympics, some sort of governing body like this one while likely be a requirement. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Networ...
Money Monday - Big Raises and Fortnite Star Wars
December 16, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 3.28 MBIt's Money Monday on the esports minute! Three companies announced raises in the last week, Star Wars had some hiccups in Fortnite and more on today's episode. New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instag...
Evil Geniuses Changes Logo and Alex Garfield Has Some Words
December 13, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.28 MBEG, one of the oldest brands in esports, has changed the companies logo. As with most redesigns in esports (or anything for that matter) the initial response was not strong. Now usually those detractors fade away quickly, but when the original founder of the company is one of them, that has some real weight. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www...
Dreamhack Sports Games Announced
December 12, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.33 MBSports simulation games just got a key endoresment from Dreamhack. The company renowned for tournament organizing will be helping build out the sports simulation world with this new division. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. Head over here to listen to that conversation with James Ruth from the MLS: The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Re...
Twitch Fires Back With Three Major Streamers
December 11, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.32 MBG2 Esports is moving to the Big Apple and the Twitch monopoly won't go down without a fight. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esport...
Dreamhack 2020 Schedule Released
December 10, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.42 MBOn a day filled with esports news, here are two of the biggest stories to know about. Dreamhack's 2020 schedule has been released and will feature 11 competitions, four in North America, six in Europe and one in India. Check out the full schedule. Also Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer has brought on four of the biggest football clubs in the world. Bayern FC, Arsenal FC, Manchester United and Juventus will all be joining the 2020 PES season. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscrib...
Money Monday - Dr. Disrespect, Hot Wheels and More
December 09, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 5.11 MBIt's Doc week on the esports minute as the popular streamer had a host of new deals go through. An apparel line, appearance in a new CoD event and a new TV show headline a crazy week for the top streamer. In rapid fire, exlusive partnerships, chair deals and a cool new Hot Wheel featuring SpaceStation Gaming. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://w...
Four Highlights From the Esports Observer 2019 Survey
December 06, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.46 MBThe Esports Observer has released the companies 2019 survey of esports executives. Mitch highlights four key points and the whole report can be downloaded for free (https://esportsobserver.com/product/2019-esports-survey/). If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.co...
Epic Prize Pools and Riot Forge
December 05, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.28 MBEpic Games is still throwing out Scrooge McDuck style cash and Riot Games is hoping to get ahead of lucrative mods with a new initiative. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork)...
Media Rights Deals in Esports
December 04, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 5 MBA report from China details a $113 million three-year deal for the rights to the League of Legends Pro League.. This gives us a great chance to look into media rights deals across esports. Here's more reading from Miles Yim at the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/esports/2019/11/18/people-are-investing-millions-into-league-legends-franchises-will-bet-pay-off/) on Riot's previous media rights deals, how these deals are calculated and what they really should be worth....
Riot Games Pays $10 Million in Class Action Lawsuit
December 03, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 5.07 MBRiot Games has settled with the two women who brought forth a class action lawsuit last year alleging violations of California's Equal Pay act. Pending court approval, the lawsuit will pay out $10 million to approximately 1,000 women who have worked for the company since 2014. Read the report that kicked off this lawsuit from Kotaku's Cecilia D'Anastasio (https://kotaku.com/inside-the-culture-of-sexism-at-riot-games-1828165483) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episo...
Money Monday - DouYu's Revenue Up but Still Booking Losses
December 02, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.42 MBIt's Money Monday on the esports minute and with Thanksgiving week few big deals were brokered, but we do have two eight figure deals to highlight. GenVid has closed a massive funding round and Douyu reported some intereting Q3 stats. Read up on the battle between Douyu and Huya from the South China Morning Post. (https://www.scmp.com/tech/apps-social/article/3022363/douyu-and-huya-are-duking-it-out-billion-dollar-race-become-chinas) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! ...
2020: The Year of the Auto Battler
November 26, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 5.18 MBWith a new tournament series from Fandom for TeamFight Tactics, we explore where autobattlers came from and why they are poised to be the hot new esport in 2020. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://tw...
Money Monday - Gillette, Orange and Campbells
November 25, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 2.98 MBMoney Monday is back. In today's episode, Fifa's biggest brand yet, new retail locations and Hungrybox in a major ad. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https:...
Disguised Toast Moves to FB Gaming
November 22, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.47 MBWell we have another exclusive streamer deal, and its not one people were expecting. Disguised Toast becomes the latest major streamer to sign a new deal which isn't suprising, but his choice of platforms is. Facebook Gaming has very little traffic and no other major streamers, that may change in the future but Toast immediately becomes the star of the platform. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-...
LoL Viewership Keeps Increasing
November 21, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.73 MBLeague of Legends is only continuing to grow. New stats from Newzoo show an insane growth rate with Worlds seeing a 40% increase YoY. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), I...
Cloud 9 Fined $175k by the LCS
November 20, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.96 MBCloud 9 ran afoul of the LCS contract rules and is going to have to pay for it. Listen in for why Cloud 9 will owe $175k up front and even more when all is said and done. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (h...
Google's Stadia Launch Falls Flat
November 19, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.6 MBGoogle's Stadia promised to shake up the gaming world, on launch it appears to be a meme at best. While more features will roll out, Stadia will have a tough time challenging Sony and Microsoft's new consoles this winter. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com...
Money Monday - Brands at LoL Worlds
November 18, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 5.64 MBThe Esports Minute is back! After taking a week off for travel around LoL Worlds, I'm back to take a belated look at the all the brands who were present in Paris. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://t...
Esports Pioneers Launch Juked.gg
November 07, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 3.32 MBA new company is coming out called Juked.gg. A home for schedules and match replays, Juked was founded by Ben 'FishStix' Goldhaber and Chris Chan, two pioneers of the gaming industry. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network ...
CouRage Goes Exclusive with YouTube
November 06, 2019 21:00 - 1 minute - 3.78 MBThe other streaming wars are in full effect. CouRage has signed with YouTube and it is officially a free-for-all to pick up the biggest streamers. Here's how the talent agency behind them kicked off this bidding war: If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch...
G2 vs. Fun Plus Phoenix in the LoL Worlds Finals
November 04, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.2 MBG2 vs FPP. EU vs China. LEC vs LPL. After over a month of hard fought competition, we are down to two. Here's how G2 and Fun Plus Phoenix reached this point. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitt...
Overwatch 2 Announced at Blizzcon
November 01, 2019 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.68 MBActivision Blizzard dropped a bombshell of an announcement on Friday at Blizzcon detailing Overwatch's impending sequel. Overwatch 2 will introduce a unique multiplayer structure that will keep fans of the game around as Overwatch players won't need to buy the sequel to keep playing. The biggest introduction is a new PvE mode designed to build out the Overwatch lore. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out ...
The Astralis Group Announces IPO
October 31, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.86 MBFew esports companies are publicly traded with the most notable being developers in EA and Activision Blizzard. Now, for the first time, a major esports organization with top-tier teams is set to go public. The Astralis Group owns Astralis in CS:GO, one of the best teams in the world, Origen in the LEC who just narrowly missed the third EU qualifying spot for Worlds and FIFA team Future FC. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more i...
MLG Founders Announce New Esports Production Company
October 30, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.47 MBMLG Founders Michael Sepso, Sundance Giovanni and Adam Apicella have announced a new esports production company called Esports Engine. With the goal of taking MLG's standard of live events in esports and partnering with various clients, Esports Engine will likely be very popular among the CDL and OWL as Homestand Weekends get underway. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports...
True Damage - Riot's Latest Musical Act
October 29, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.87 MBRiot is back on the music scene this time trading KPOP for Hip Hop. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook...
Money Monday - ESL One Hamburg
October 28, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.3 MBLooking at the brands involved with ESL One Hamburg and the unique ways they connect with the esports audience. McDonalds, Mercedes-Benz and DHL are all featured. To learn more about how ESL works with brands, be sure to check out the Esportz Network Podcast with Paul Brewer, ESL's SVP of Brand Partnerships in North America. That show just went live and is linked below. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check ou...
Modern Warfare is Out and the OpTic Feud is On
October 25, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.03 MBModern Warfare has released to mixed reviews and the game for the new season of the CDL will be examined with intense scrutiny. On the CDL side, LA OpTic released team branding and NRG was ready for it. Just hours after the announcement went live, NRG used H3CZ to take a big shot at Immortals. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetwor...
Shroud Moves to Mixer and the Streaming Platform Battle is On
October 24, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.97 MBNinja has company on Mixer and the streaming platform war is heating up. Shroud is a massive hit, his audience tunes in for Shroud, not just any one game and that means viewers will struggle to replace his hours watched with other Twitch streamers. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_...
Legal Tender Tuesday - Tencent, Fnatic, Luminosity
October 22, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.01 MBTencent takes majority of Supercell, Luminosity gets a new betting partner and Fnatic focuses in on India in this episode of Legal Tender Tuesday. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Esport...
League of Legends Worlds Quarterfinals - NA Goes Home, Predictions
October 21, 2019 19:00 - 3 minutes - 7.1 MBThe League of Legends Worlds Group Stage has finally concluded. Three disheartened North American teams faced long flights back across the Atlantic. In a year where people thought we would see the first western champion since Season One, Europe's teams will have to be on the ones to break through. Meanwhile, China is looking to grab a second straight championship and possibly unseat Korea as the most dominant LoL division in the world. Korea's LCK and Europe's LEC send three teams, China's ...
New CDL Details Come Out
October 18, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.51 MB2020 is going to be esports most important year to date. Activision Blizzard will see if there is true demand for a home-and-away format in esports. If the OWL and CDL work, esports organizations will finally have a revenue stream that they have desperately been looking for. The new announcement details how the league will actually operate with a modified Homestand Weekend format being the choice by AB. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Frida...
What Riot Games Announcements Mean for Esports - Part Two
October 17, 2019 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.89 MBIn Part One, we ran through all the different announcements Riot Games made and still went over 90 seconds without adding any context. This episode dives into what these new games actually mean to their respective communities. Long story short, CS:GO, Street Fighter and Hearthstone all have their biggest competition in years. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network P...
Riot Games Huge Announcement That Will Change Esports- Part One
October 16, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.15 MBRiot Games went off. On the tenth anniversary for League of Legends, the developer decided they want to just own all the esports. The company announced, among other things, a fighting game, a tactical shooter, a card game, a board game, an MMO, Netflix series, an anime and an esports manager game. Absolutely nuts. GG WP Riot. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network P...
Bjergsen Becomes Part Owner of TSM
October 15, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.97 MBOne of the most famous faces in western esports has signed a unique new deal to stay part of TSM. Bjergsen has led the TSM LoL team for the last six years and a contract extension is keeping him with the team through 2021 and into the future as he became a part owner of the organization. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcas...
Money Monday - New VC Firm, Axe, Dominos and More
October 14, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.96 MBWe are back with Money Monday and have plenty of news to cover from new a VC firm, a couple of investment rounds and a bunch of companies aligning with League of Legends as Worlds is now in full-swing. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follo...
Call of Duty Mobile Launch Becomes Biggest Mobile Game Launch of All Time
October 11, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.86 MBCall of Duty went mobile and fans responded in droves. The game was downloaded over 100 million times in the first week after release, shattering previous records. They did those numbers without a Chinese release, despite the game being developed by a Chinese company owned by Tencent. These are the business deals that contributed to Activision Blizzard's heavy-handed punishment of a Hearthstone pro earlier in the week which has led to widespread community protests. If you enjoyed the podcas...