Esports Minute
677 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 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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R6 SI 2021 Update, ESL One Dota 2 Major and CoD Warzone Esports Events Announced
May 19, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBRainbow 6 Siege, Six Invitational playoffs have begun! ESL announces a new Dota 2 event and Activision announced the World Series of Warzone esports circuit. ESL One Summer Dota 2 announcement and registration. (https://www.esl-one.com/dota2/summer/) World Series of Warzone announcement and registration. (https://worldseriesofwarzone.com/) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OB...
NiP v Anonymo Resolved? MSI Knockouts Incoming, CDL All-Stars Announced
May 18, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBThe match between Ninjas in Pajamas and Anonymo at FLASHPOINT 3 has already taken place, did it change anything? The Mid-Season Invitational's final round has been set and the Call of Duty League All-Stars have been announced. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports ...
Sinatraa Suspended, CDL Stage 3 Recap, MSI Day 4 of 5 Wrapped
May 17, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.64 MBVALORANT dev Riot Games released the suspension of Sinatraa for failure to fully cooperate with their investigation. CDL Stage 3 Major and MSI Rumble Stage Day 4? Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Networ...
VALORANT Roster Move, New Old RLCS Teams Return, MSI Rumble Stage Day 1
May 14, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBA quick update to some VALORANT roster moves from Gen.G, two old (new) teams return to the Rocket League scene, and the Mid-Season Invitational saw Day 1 for their Rumble Stage wrap up. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reac...
Changes to CDL and OWL Sponsors, NRG Asia Launched
May 13, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.61 MBActivision-Blizzard will relax their rules on sponsorships with liquor and betting companies, OWL format change, NRG Asia new branch of NRG, officially launches. OWL June Joust details here! (https://www.overwatchleague.com/en-us/news/june-joust-details-tournament-changes-hero-pools-and-more) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a spons...
Dota 2 TI Returning, New Apex Tourney, CSGO Vet Takes Leave of Absence
May 12, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBThat's right, The International, home of the largest single event esports prize pool, is returning for 2021. NRG's LuluLuvley announced a new Apex event with $100k prize pool, and ENCE announces "allu" will leave due to personal reasons. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, Coll...
Overwatch News, MSI Group Stage Wraps, Tony Hawk Joins Gamesquare
May 11, 2021 21:30 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBOverwatch 2 update, and a OWL signing, Mid-Season Invitational Group stage wraps, and Gamesquare adds another member to their advisory board. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by ...
OWL May Melee Wrapped, MSI Update, Twitch.tv Breaks Another Record
May 10, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBWho won the May Melee for the Overwatch League? What's happening in the closing stages of group play for the Mid-Season Invitational out of League of Legends? And Twitch breaks its own record thanks to the hot-tub meta? Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickT...
MSI Updates, Tencent Negotiating With US, SI News
May 07, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBMSI for League of Legends just wrapped it's Day 2 group stages, and yes Cloud 9 is struggling. Chinese Megacorp Tencent trying to retain their stakes in Riot Games and Epic Games. The Rainbow Six Siege, Six Invitational just had another team drop out. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Networ...
CDL LAN Dates and Location, Fortnite Console Cup, OWL Surprise Retirement
May 06, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.74 MBThe Call of Duty League is officially moving offline and we'll let you know when and where, Fortnite announces a console cup, and a surprise retirement out of the Overwatch League. CDL Press Release here (https://callofdutyleague.com/en-us/news/midseason-update-back-to-lan-major-iii-schedule-adjustment) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in bei...
eUnited Pitches Merger with OpTic, Riot Games Announces Wild Rift Tourney, Valorant Mobile Incoming?
May 05, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBDocuments obtained by Dexerto show that eUnited attempted a pitch to OpTic Gaming regarding a merger, Riot Games to announce a competitive Wild Rift schedule and tournament, and a leaker found evidence for Valorant Mobile. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports Qui...
CDL Moves and Rumors, Discord Coming to PS5?
May 04, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.63 MBTwo of the most popular Call of Duty League teams are seeing changes or at least will see them soon, and Sony announces a new partnership with communication application Discord. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Chris Conley, wide receiver with the NFL's Houston Texans. (https://youtu.be/ymYU8PkjYNA) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, pl...
NBA 2K League Ready To Go, Knights' Sakura Cup, ECI Announced
April 27, 2021 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.57 MBNBA 2k League has announced its start and end dates for their upcoming season, Knights partner with Beautyblender to launch an all-female VALORANT tournament series, and Esports Certification Institute has launched. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL running back and Chicago Bear David Montgomery. (https://youtu.be/gumNYZ3JfB0) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports ...
OWL Wk 2, CDL Stage 3, RLCS X Lambo Open Recaps
April 26, 2021 21:30 - 3 minutes - 2.08 MBOWL is well into it's second week of play, CDL is in its 3rd stage with one of their teams playing without a star player, who was benched. Lastly, RLCS X drama that is certainly unexpected. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL running back and Chicago Bear David Montgomery. (https://youtu.be/gumNYZ3JfB0) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hou...
Dev1ce Moving On, NFL Player Becomes Esports Board Member, LEC Breaks Record
April 23, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBOf course the big news of day from counter strike as Dev1ce moves on from Astralis after 5 years, and join NiP instead. A current NFL free agent becomes the newest member for an esports organization's Board of Directors. Lastly, League of Legends European Championship has reported back their viewership numbers and it is bonkers! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL running back and Chicago Bear David Montgomery. (https://youtu.be/gumN...
ESL LAN, Gambit Bows Out of LoL, Olympic Esports?
April 22, 2021 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBESL is making it's return to LAN events but as always there's a catch. Gambit sadly bowing out of the game that helped make them the org they are today and the International Olympic Committee is staging some esports events ahead of Tokyo 2020 (2021) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL running back and Chicago Bear David Montgomery. (https://youtu.be/gumNYZ3JfB0) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports ...
CoD Breaks Records, Riot Updates on Championships, Lambo in RLCS
April 21, 2021 20:45 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBCall of Duty breaks records as a franchise. We'll update you on Riot Games Championships for two of their games, and a sports car manufacturer partners with a sports car game developer. Call of Duty Breaks Records! Press Release here! (https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2021/04/Incredible-Warzone-and-Game-Sales-Milestones) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL running back and Chicago Bear David Montgomery. (https://youtu.be/gumNYZ3JfB0) ...
OW Leadership Change, Sinatraa Allegations and Discord Updates
April 20, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBSad day within the hierarchy of Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch team. Also new developments regarding Jay "Sinatraa" Won's sexual assault allegations and Discord's supposed acquisitions. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was John Franklin III, Wide Receiver for the Super Bowl Champions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (https://youtu.be/YZD1ZdRLu-M) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College E...
OWL Underway, LCS Moves, Apex Mobile
April 19, 2021 21:30 - 2 minutes - 1.63 MBOverwatch League, just had their opening weekend, what teams looked strongest? A middling team made big changes in the LCS of League of Legends, and Apex Legends will make their move to mobile! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was John Franklin III, Wide Receiver for the Super Bowl Champions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (https://youtu.be/YZD1ZdRLu-M) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, Colle...
Partnerships Everywhere!
April 16, 2021 21:30 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBWe've got: Twitch & State Farm, Ubisoft & FACEIT, Envy & Acer, and VIE.bet & Liquipedia! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was John Franklin III, Wide Receiver for the Super Bowl Champions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (https://youtu.be/YZD1ZdRLu-M) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by emailing ...
Valve VAC Changes, RLCS X Changes, MIBR Female Partners with Betway
April 15, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.54 MBCould pro's previously banned by Valve VAC bans rejoin the CS:GO scene? It may be too little too late. Meanwhile RLCS X sees changes to its format and Betway partners with MIBR Female. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was John Franklin III, Wide Receiver for the Super Bowl Champion, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (https://youtu.be/YZD1ZdRLu-M) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports...
CDL Returning to LAN, E3 Staying Virtual, Twitch Banning Bots
April 14, 2021 21:45 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBPretty succint title don't you think? Call of Duty League looks to debut in person LAN competitions at some point, E3 Convention is upgrading their personal space with various partnerships, and Twitch.tv is really starting to clamp down on various viewer and follower bots. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was John Franklin III, Wide Receiver for the Super Bowl Champions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (https://youtu.be/YZD1ZdRLu-M) If you are inte...
Ludwig Ends Subathon, OverActive Media's Big Week, CLG x Samsung Partner Up
April 13, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MBLudwig decides to end his subathon and months worth of subs, OverActive Media recieved a lot of capitol from a huge funding round, and Counter Logic Gaming has parterned with Samsung. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NBA Power Forward, Zach Collins of the Portland Trailblazers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06h8wvpKt_g&t=268s) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Pod...
Huge Weekend for Esports, RECAP
April 12, 2021 22:30 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBChampionship Sunday's are my favorite, so let's try and recap the events over the weekend! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NBA Power Forward, Zach Collins of the Portland Trailblazers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06h8wvpKt_g&t=268s) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO M...
LCS MVP, GRID Funding, FLASHPOINT on the Road to Stockholm
April 09, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.63 MBA new Spring Split LCS MVP has been crowned, and the new verse is the same as the first. Meanwhile a esports data platform just received a lot of capitol through an investment round. Lastly, Flashpoint is without its prior championship team but will still be on the Road to the CSGO Stockholm Major. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NBA Power Forward, Zach Collins of the Portland Trailblazers (https://www.youtube...
Esports on Forbes 30 Under 30, Astralis to Trade in US Market
April 08, 2021 21:45 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBTwo players make it on the European Forbes 30 under 30 this year, Astralis wants to publicly trade in the US market, and US Soccer partners with Esports Engine Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NBA Power Forward, Zach Collins of the Portland Trailblazers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06h8wvpKt_g&t=268s) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports Qu...
US Video Game Diplomacy, Herman Miller Making Moves, Twitch Policy Change
April 07, 2021 20:45 - 2 minutes - 1.63 MBUS State Department announced a new video game program to extends it diplomatic reach, Herman Miller continues making moves in the gaming hemisphere by adding a new brand ambassador, and Twitch changes policy to better police it streamers, away from the platform. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NBA Power Forward, Zach Collins of the Portland Trailblazers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06h8wvpKt_g&t=268s) If ...
Ludwig Eclipses 200k Twitch Subs, OWL Player Faces Racism, CSGO Vet Eyes Valorant
April 06, 2021 21:30 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBPopular streamer on Twitch.tv Ludwig, passes 200k subcribers, why is that a big deal? Only one other person has ever done it. A Dallas Fuel player faces racism amidst the COVD19 pandemic, and a historic CS:GO player might be looking to make the leap to Valorant. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL's Darrynton Evans (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a spo...
Recaps For DOTA 2 Major and CDL, NA Valorant is WILD
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MBI'll recap some of the stories behind one of the biggest DOTA 2 majors, and the CDL Stage 2 is closing in on its finale. Also what is going on in North American Valorant? Tis crazy! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL's Darrynton Evans (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake o...
CS:GO Match-Fixing Audio, MLB The Show News, and DOTA 2 Update
April 02, 2021 20:30 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBAn audio recording reveals players caught redhanded in the matchfixing scheme, MLB The Show comes to Xbox Game Pass, and the ESPORTS One Singapore Major for DOTA 2 is coming to a head this weekend. Transcript within the article here. (https://www.dexerto.com/csgo/leaked-recording-captures-discussion-of-esea-premier-match-fixing-1545584/) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL's Darrynton Evans (https://www.youtub...
Match-Fixing Investigations Lead By FBI + ESIC into CSGO and Valorant
April 01, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 4.08 MBBig story of the day is the developing story surrounding the match-fixing investigation lead by the Esports Intergrity Commision that have now involved the sports betting investigation unit from the FBI. Also Brazil's looking at banning loot boxes. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL's Darrynton Evans (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the ...
DIG Releases a Valorant Roster, Activision-Blizzard Releases Cheat Report
March 31, 2021 20:45 - 3 minutes - 4.18 MBDignitas announces the release of its men's Valorant roster and taking a temporary step back. Activision-Blizzard releases a detailed report on cheating within Call of Duty: Warzone. PUBG Lite please take a seat. AB Cheater Report titled "Cheating Cheaters" (https://www.activision.com/cdn/research/cheating_cheaters_final.pdf) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL's Darrynton Evans (https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Controversial Activision-Blizzard Hire, SGDQ Online, ex-C9 Member Looking at Valorant?
March 30, 2021 22:45 - 3 minutes - 4.47 MBAnother controversial addition to Activision-Blizzard, SGDQ has announced the 2021 version of their event to be online, and ex-C9 CS:GO member, ALEX, might be looking at Valorant as a serious option to continue his esports career. Apologies for any dip in audio quality, currently away from the home office! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL's Darrynton Evans (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_...
PAX East Cancelled, Wild Rift Released, CDL Stage 2 Wk 2 Recap
March 29, 2021 21:15 - 3 minutes - 4.68 MBBusy weekend for esports so let's dive into it; PAX East has been cancelled and will be replaced by PAX Online, jury still out for PAX West and PAX Unplugged; Riot Games released a new mobile MOBA, titled Wild Rift; Call of Duty League wrapped up their Stage 2 Week 2 matches in advance for their LA Home Series. Phew and thats not even all the stories I could talk about in a short form format! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This wee...
Why Did Cloud9 Just Pull Out of CS:GO?
March 26, 2021 20:15 - 2 minutes - 4.5 MBCloud 9 announced earlier today that they'd be pausing on CS:GO due to the affect remote work has had on that branch of their organization, but is that the real reason they're backing out from the scene? Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL's Darrynton Evans (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, Colleg...
OWL Announces Changes to Viewer Experience
March 25, 2021 20:45 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MBSince the OWL's move to YouTube from Twitch, viewership experience has gone down the drain. Can they implement, or re-implement, some changes on that front? Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL's Darrynton Evans (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please ...
LCS Pro's Frustrated with League Decisions
March 24, 2021 21:15 - 1 minute - 3.57 MBLeague of Legends LCS Pro, Perkz is reportedly dissatisfied with the LCS's approach to patching, and it might be affecting the way they'll practice for MSI. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was XXXX (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Espor...
Microsoft Attempting to Buy Discord?
March 23, 2021 20:30 - 1 minute - 2.78 MBMicrosoft is just one of many top tier tech companies looking to buy out the gamer chat app, but how much did they reportedly offer? Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was XXXX (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thim...
Sony Set to Close Digital Stores on Older Consoles
March 22, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBSony will be closing the digital stores on the PS3, PSP, and PS Vita! Be sure to download any games and updates you need before that day comes. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was XXXX (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CE...
My Next Chapter, Handing the Baton to Kevin Correa
March 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.44 MBThank you everyone for listening. Please follow Nerd Street Gamers and my Twitter to stay in touch with me. Kevin Correa will take over this show next week and I am sure he will do a phenomenal job. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please re...
EVO Acquired by Sony and RTS, Announces Online Event in August
March 18, 2021 22:00 - 2 minutes - 5.89 MBEVO is coming back baby. The premiere FGC tournament was in a weird spot due to allegations against one of the tournaments co-founders. Now it's coming back with an online event this summer but one of the premiere titles may never make a return to the EVO stage. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network ...
Riot Games Loses Alienware as LoL Partner, Denies Allegations Towards CEO
March 17, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 6.76 MBRiot Games image has taken a big hit over the last few years. Now they've lost one of their biggest brand partners and are in multiple lawsuits over sexual discrimination/harassment. Further reading.: Jacob Wolf on the Alienware deal for Dot Esports. (https://dotesports.com/news/sources-alienware-terminates-lol-global-sponsorship-allegations-riot-ceo) Washington Post's Launcher on the lawsuit against Laurent. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/03/16/nicolo-laurent-lawsuit-riot-...
Activision Blizzard Esports Lays Off People, Signals Move Away from Live Events
March 16, 2021 23:45 - 2 minutes - 6.44 MBFirst off, condolences to all the people laid off today. Secondly, AB Esports signifying a move away from live events as we finally turn the corner of the pandemic back to normalcy signals a huge lack of confidence in the OWL and CDL compared to ROI. If I was a team owner who had paid tens of millions to get into one or both of these leagues, I wouldn't be happy right now. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. (https://www.youtube.com/ch...
Kevin Durant Invests in Andbox Highlighting the Value of GeoLocalization to Orgs
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 7.9 MBKevin Durant is Andbox's latest celebrity investor, his second major investment in esports. Here's the background on KD, Andbox's value and why geolocalization has helped push celebrity investors to esports organizations. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or Th...
Some Personal News for a Change - My Last Week Hosting This Show
March 13, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 8.1 MBAfter 432 episodes of the Esports Minute and another 192 episodes of the Esports Network podcast, I am moving on to a new role. Next week will be the last week with myself as the host. The shows will continue with a new host and I trust Esportz Network will find a great one. Thank you to everyone who has listened to this show over the last two years, I appreciate you. If you'd like to stay up to date on me personally, please follow my Twitter linked below, I'll be updating everyone soon on m...
Envy Gaming Raises $40M Led by Gray Television
March 12, 2021 01:00 - 2 minutes - 4.99 MBEnvy Gaming has had a pretty successful year in the pandemic, all things considered. As we pass the one year mark of most of North America shutting down, Envy caps off a successful quarantine with a big raise. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour...
Sentinel's Sinatraa Accused of Sexual Abuse by Ex-Girlfriend
March 10, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 8.72 MBYou've probably seen the allegations by now. This shit is so sad. Here's the google doc with the allegations and proof. (https://t.co/V4PUMZeNrW?amp=1) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by ...
NBA Player and FaZe Clan Investor Meyers Leonard Says Slur on Warzone Stream
March 10, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 6.73 MBMeyers Leonard, an NBA veteran and investor in FaZe Clan, was clipped saying a slur on a stream recently. On this show I talk about the situation and how Twitch will likely catch more celebrities in the future. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hou...
Highlighting the Women Executives Leading Esports
March 08, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 6.51 MBEsports is filled with tons of amazing women pushing this industry forward. On this show, I highlight Nicole LaPointe Jameson, Tricia Sugita and Johanna Faries before shouting out a bunch more. Be sure to follow these women on social media with these links below: Nicole LaPoint Jameson (https://twitter.com/totheLaPointe?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Tricia Sugita (https://twitter.com/megumixbear) Johanna Faries (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannafaries) Erin Ashley...
Allied Esports Receives Offer from Bally's Corporation for Acquisition
March 05, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 5.46 MBAllied Esports now has two suitors for it's properties, primarily the World Poker Tour. We look at the tough navigation for Allied Esports during the pandemic, the two offers they have received and what makes sense for them to do. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTak...