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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OWL Announces Playoff Format and Leaked Email Shows TI Postponed Again
July 15, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.46 MBIt's no secret that times are tough for any event-based esport. Here's how Activision Blizzard and Valve are navigating these times for the OWL playoffs and The International respectively. To be a sponsor of the Esports Minute and the Esportz Network Podcast, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by emailing [email protected]. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it helps us out a ton! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news chec...
CDL Viewership Surges and GaryV signs Bugha
July 14, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.87 MBIt's a good day to be GaryV. The popular investor launched a gaming division of his athlete talent agency VaynerSports. His first client will be Fortnite World Cup champion Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf. Over in the CDL, the league saw record viewership for the New York Home Series. With Champs around the corner, the CDL appears to be hitting its stride with online play after a turbulent few months in the Spring. To be a sponsor of the Esports Minute and the Esportz Network Podcast, please reach o...
Envy's New CEO, Getty Images Esports and 100 Thieves Drop
July 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.52 MBThree topics on this monday edition of the Esports Minute. Here's the hype letdown from 100T, the new guiding force for Envy and Getty's focus in on esports. To be a sponsor of the Esports Minute and the Esportz Network Podcast, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by emailing [email protected]. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it helps us out a ton! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our feature show the Espo...
LoL Words Hasn't Been Cancelled (At Least Not Yet)
July 10, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.18 MBChina announced that the country has cancelled all international sporting events through 2020 - but that doesn't include League of Legends Worlds. Set to be held across six cities this fall, Worlds will now be contained to a "bubble" in just Shanghai for the duration of the competition. Here's what this means for the competition, why LCS teams may be barred unless we get things under control and why the plan may still be scrapped. To be a sponsor of the Esports Minute and the Esportz Networ...
Sony Buys Minority Stake in Epic Games
July 09, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.94 MBEpic Games is well-regared as the best investment in esports. Now Sony has bought a small stake for $250M. I dive into the reasons Epic deserves this valuation and why the relationship with Tencent may hamstring further funding rounds. 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...
Ninja Draws Massive Viewers with Non-Exclusive YouTube Stream
July 08, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.78 MBNinja tricked many today by teasing an upcoming YouTube stream. Most people thought it was going to be paired with an announcement that he has signed exclusively with YouTube but according to Slasher, that deal hasn't been done. Instead, he was testing the waters and found 167K viewers wanted to tune in. After seeing a massive downturn in viewers as he tried to build a Mixer channel from scratch, those lofty viewers have to feel good for the streamer. Here's why YouTube makes the most sense ...
CDL Champs Moves Online - Some Players Aren't Happy
July 07, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.61 MBCall of Duty's biggest event in history will now be played online. It's certainly not the ideal situation but given everything going on in the world, is almost certainly the correct one. Still for competitive players, they couldn't help but speak their mind. 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 Twitt...
Lando says GG, Caffeine Raises and TI's Prize Jumps
July 06, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.74 MBThree topics on the Esports Minute today. Lando Norris hits his first podium at an F1 race and cements the crossover between sim racing and the real track. Cafeine raises $113M in a Series D funding round but the streaming platforms intentions still aren't totally clear. TI jumps $4M in one day and the prize pool is already outpacing 2019's record-setting mark by $6M. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check ou...
EVO Cancelled After Accusations Towards Co-Founder Mr. Wizard
July 03, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.15 MBEVO has been cancelled after allegations towards co-founder Joey "Mr Wizard" Cuellar went public. Mikey "CrackPr0n" Pham accused Cuellar of betting him 20 dollars on the size of his penis, which included Cuellar going into the stall Pham was in. Pham also accused him of paying teenage boys to strip to their underwear and get in cold pools for arcade tokens. For a much longer conversation please visit the Esportz Network page linked below where we go in depth on the accusations and what they m...
RIP Byron "Reckful" Bernstein
July 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.29 MBRest in Peace Byron "Reckful" Bernstein. This is a sad day for gamers everywhere. Mental health is a serious problem and one I dealt with in the past. I'm here for anyone who sees this and wants to talk. My phone number is 503-477-2966 and email is [email protected]. Please reach out and I will take your call and talk with you. I know its hard to cold call a stranger but it was strangers who helped me, and I want to do the same for any listeners to this podcast going through their own iss...
RLCS X, Discord Gets Money and Gamers Go Vote
July 01, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 6.06 MBAnother big day for news in esports. Breaking down the new format for Rocket League esports, Discord's massive funding round and an initiative from FaZe Clan and Twitch to get gamers registered to vote. 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) Foll...
Ninja, Jess, XQC, Alinity, DrLupo Wrapped into Drama Over Charity Streams
June 30, 2020 20:00 - 4 minutes - 10.5 MBTuesday morning was filled with drama from the biggest names in the streaming world. Stemming from DrLupo clearing the air about his role with charity streams for St Judes devolved into Jess (Ninja's wife and manager) accusing XQC of sexism and Alinity being dunked on (again). This minute discusses the drama, where it stemmed from and the role charity streams take on in the gaming ecosystem. As always, no side was entirely right here and hopefully this clears the air a bit. If you enjoyed t...
Rocket League is Changing by Starting with Feeder System
June 29, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.86 MBThe Field is a new initiative from Psyonix that will give Rocket League on of the clearest ramps into becoming an esports professional. With three divisions under the RLRS, there are now five different leagues offering promotion and relegation to reach the top level. In addition to The Field, Psyonix is also hinting at a major announcement for RLCS S10 (RLCS X) but, as of publishing, that announcement hasn't been released. Stay tuned to the Esports Minute for that announcement that week. If...
Method Gaming Fracturing After Accusations Towards Multiple Members of the Company
June 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.3 MBMethod Gaming has come under fire from the gaming community due to inaction after multiple members of the company were accused of predatory behavior. Now Corsair and MSI have dropped the company as a partner. Kotaku article detailing Method Josh's history of sexual misconduct in 2019. (https://kotaku.com/when-your-favorite-streamer-turns-out-to-be-a-creep-or-1832734851) Josh was dropped from the organization yesterday but these allegations and stories had been known by executives in Method f...
Bend it Like Beckham! Soccer Star Becomes Co-Owner of Esports Org
June 25, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.99 MBDavid Beckham is one of the stars among stars in sports. Now the incredibly accomplished soccer player is the co-owner of an esports organization. The Lords Esports has become Guild Esports and is looking for a funding round. Listen in for the organizations goals, the esports they are targeting and why they are set up for success. 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 Netwo...
Esports MeToo Movement Has Been a Long Time Coming
June 24, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.17 MBGaming has had a reckoning coming for a while. Over the past few days, dozens of women have spoken out about their experiences with discrimination, harassment and, in some cases, rape, by prominent members of gaming and esports communitities. While these stories are hard to read, and even harded to internalize, they are incredibly important in making this space an inclusive one for all. Remember the courage it takes to speak out against powerful people in this community and remember that expe...
Complexity, We Are Nations to Create Esports Performance Apparel in "The Lab"
June 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.43 MBDon't laugh at the idea of esports performance apparel, there's a real opportunity here. Apparel is most important in sports that operate in fractions of a second. Running, cycling, swimming, even bobsledding all rely heavily on equipment. So do gamers but the focus has always been on the tools to play the game. Now Complexity and We Are Nations are creating a three-step process to test out prototypes that will use haptic tech to improve sound recognition, keep gamers in good posture and max...
MIXER GOES DOWN (Facebook Gaming takes control)
June 22, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes - 4.85 MBMicrosoft really went for it. And failed. Less than a year ago Mixer reportedly paid around $30M for Ninja to stream on the platform, a deal that caused shockwaves throughout the streaming world. Many other top streamers signed deals outside of Twitch and the Amazon-owned giant had true competition. But Mixer never saw the returns. Despite grabbing major streamers and paying absurd amounts of money to do so, Mixer's share of viewership never topped 5%. Facebook Gaming managed to get towards ...
Twitch to Air Premiere League Matches in UK
June 19, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.77 MBTwitch is further expanding their presence in the sports world. With Thursday Night Football last NFL season and now a select group of Premiere League games, Amazon sees an opportunity to expand Twitch further beyond the gaming world. This is a good marker of Twitch's expansion and shows the platform will take on a role more similar to cable TV in the future. Commercials especially are something I see Twitch adding to more broadcasts starting with the sports competitions but expanding to esp...
FaZe Clan Acquires Stake in CTRL
June 18, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBNon-compete clauses in sponsorships are common. Here's how CTRL, a product that appears similar to GFUEL, was able to bring on FaZe Clan as a partner because the product sits in a different legal category, despite sharing similarities. 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...
100T Takes on Activision over Warzone Charity event
June 17, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.22 MBSome good ole fashioned esports drama as 100 Thieves and Activision Blizzard get into it over a Warzone charity event. Listen in to get the full rundown. Check out 100 Thieves tweet (https://twitter.com/100Thieves/status/1273302634200395776) and Slasher's response. (https://twitter.com/Slasher/status/1273312562390630402) 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...
Epic Games Receives $17B Valuation
June 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4 MBSo Fortnite is worth a lot of money. According to a report from Bloomberg, Epic Games is set to close a $750M funding round at a valuation of $17B. Here's why the company has become, and stayed, so valuable. 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)...
Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans Adds New Dimension to SimRacing
June 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.82 MBA quick preview of the upcoming virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans happening this weekend. For a much longer conversation about the event and the rise of SimRacing as a top esports genre, visit the Esportz Network Podcast feed linked below. 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:/...
Rocket League Esports are Changing Drastically
June 11, 2020 22:00 - 1 minute - 4.03 MBAfter 13 teams reached out to Psyonix about the handling of Rocket League esports, the entire esports scene is changing. That's not necessarily Psyonix hearing those complaints but it appears to be a cost-cutting manuever for teams. Check out this article diving in to the new format according to a letter obtained by Kevin Hitt of the Esports Observer. (https://esportsobserver.com/rlcs-changing-format/) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday...
Nike, Puma, and Adidas Focus on Esports
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.98 MBThere's been a clear push of athletic apparel brands into esports. Nike, Adidas and PUMA have battled for market share in every major sport over the years, now they are turning to esports are the next battleground. Here's a rundown and the possibility of an acquisition that would vault one company into the lead. 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:/...
Valorant Struggles in Debut on Twitch
June 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.56 MBThe game is finally out to the public... and wayyy less people are watching it. We knew that Riot tying beta access to stream drops had inflated viewership of the game, now we know how much of an impact that had. After its first week on Twitch, Valorant finished behind five games and Just Chatting. Here's an optimistic and pessimistic take on Valorant's initial viewership but ultimately, the jury will be out for a while. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Mo...
Activision Blizzard Investors Pushing for Vote Against CEO Bobby Kotick
June 08, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.62 MBBobby Kotick is one of the longest running CEOs of any major corporation. His spot is not in danger but a public filing urging for a vote against a new bonus shows Activision Blizzard investors aren't necessarily happy with his current compensation. 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...
Team Liquid - HUYA Partnership Shows More Collaboration Between East and West
June 05, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.02 MBChina's esports ecosystem is massive - and mostly self-contained. A recent string of partneerships from HUYA show Chinese companies and western ones have increased ability to form mutually beneficial partnerships in esports. 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....
A Brazilian Esports Org Racked up 1B Views on YouTube Through Free Fire
June 04, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.5 MBEven FaZe Clan hasn't reached this milestone. In just over a year, LOUD, a Brazilian esports organization focused on the game Garena's Free Fire has become the first esports organization to reach one billion views on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7iwNp4GUynlGXvK-6KD0Rw/videos) according to the Esports Observer. (https://esportsobserver.com/loud-1b-views-youtube-brazil/) Free Fire, a mobile battle royale designed for older smart phones, is all over the Brazil region. With number...
Esports Teams Speak Out in Support of Protests
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.92 MBAmerica is yet again in a state of protest after a black man was killed by the police. George Floyd's death in Minneapolis has kicked off nationwide protests and esports companies are speaking out in support. Here on the esports minute we support the American public's first amendment right to protest police brutality towards black communities. 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 ...
Did one of League's Best Players Retire?
June 01, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.94 MBJust two years ago, Uzi and RNG dominated the League of Legends Pro League. As the best team, in the best league in the most popular esport, it was fair to say Uzi was the biggest esports star in the world. Now, just two years later, he hasn't played in a match for RNG and was left off the Summer Split roster. At just 23, he may already be considering retirement. While each case is unique, players early retirements is one of the biggest issues facing esports continued growth. If you enjoyed...
Ninja's New Fortnite Tournament for Struggling Mixer
May 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.36 MBWhen Mixer spent between 20M and 30M for Ninja in August of 2019, they expected a spike in viewership. With Twitch seeing record numbers as viewers are stuck at home, Mixer's audience increased 0.2% from April 2019 to April 2020 (https://blog.streamelements.com/state-of-the-stream-april-2020-valorant-and-valorant-streamers-top-the-charts-music-is-having-d503aad6c2e7). That's abysmal. A new Fortnite tournament from Ninja could bring some viewers but Mixer has to include Twitch as they haven't...
Twitch and Doritos Team up for Ten Events
May 28, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.59 MBIt's like America's Got Talent mixed with a FACEIT open qualifier. Over the course of ten events sponsored by Doritos, small streamers will have a chance to make it big by winning events and impressing viewers. This is just one more way Twitch is bringing brands to 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-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). ...
Bye Bye Blizzcon
May 27, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.8 MBBlizzcon has officially been cancelled. Even though the event wasn't scheduled until November, Activision Blizzard didn't waste any time in shutting it down. 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://twitte...
Riot Games Changes the Game for League of Legends Sponsors
May 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.95 MBRiot Games recent addition of in-game banners for League of Legends brand partners is one of the most interesting - and most lucrative - branded opportunities esports has ever seen. 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...
Renegades CEO Breaking Finance Rules
May 22, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.62 MBRenegades CEO has been accused of breaking laws surrounding his job at Merrill Lynch while also running an esports organization. He's facing a 21-month suspension and $15,000 fine. (https://esportsinsider.com/2020/05/renegades-ceo-fined-for-soliciting-investments-in-organisation/) 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/)...
R6 Esports is Emulating League of Legends
May 21, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.9 MBR6 Esports is trying to model League of Legends. With the announcement of a new regional league in Europe, its clear that the four regional leagues for R6 will operate in a similar way to the global League of Legends structure. Riot has been incredibly successful with their model but the reason they haven't been copied by more esports is that most don't have the popularity to support four individual regional leagues. Let's see if R6 can make it happen. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rat...
The Race to Join the LCK
May 20, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4 MBEsports teams have a chance to become long-term partners of the LCK. The lone holdout among the major League of Legends region, Riot is finally opening up the league to prospective teams. Here's who has already applied. 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/M...
CDL Adds Warzone Event, Changes Champs
May 19, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.39 MBThe CDL announced some big changes today. The playoffs have been expanded to twelve teams from the original eight and this weekend a new event will take place as all the CDL teams compete in Warzone. It's not part of the actual league standings but still has a decent prize pool of 10K for one match. 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.esportzn...
T1 Wants to Dominate ALL of Riot Games' Esports
May 18, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.09 MBFaker's SKT is the most dominant League of Legends team of all time. Now rebranded to T1 Sports & Entertainment, the company hasn't had a clear direction outside of dominating League. A new partnership with esports analytics company Mobalytics seems to indicate a desire to run the table on Riot Games esports. Valorant is the most pressing concern but the release also mentions a focus on TFT and Legends of Runeterra. Hey, if Riot is as successful with these titles as they were with League, an...
Rocket League Organizations Aren't Happy with Epic Games
May 15, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5 MBThirteen of the biggest organizations in Rocket League have sent a letter highlighting their issues with Epic Games' handling of the esports scene. Key concerns over prize money distribution, ownership of slots and clear communication threaten an esport poised to climb into the top tier. This minute is sourced to Kevin Hitt at the Esports Observer. (https://esportsobserver.com/multiple-rlcs-teams-letter/) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Fri...
Blast Secures Crucial Cash
May 14, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.81 MBBlast has got some money to play with. As esports tournament organizers deal with tough times amisdst the coronavirus, Blast has 13.5M reasons to feel a bit safer today. 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 (ht...
FACEIT Takes Control of Rainbow Six Esports
May 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.26 MBFACEIT is now running the R6 NA League. The company will have full control over the entire R6 esports ecosystem as the growing esport deals with its first major speedbump on the pathway to becoming tier one. 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)...
Sleeper Extends to Fantasy League of Legends, Raises $20M
May 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.09 MBSleeper has quickly become a major player in the fantasy sports world. This morning, the company announced a $20M funding round with backers like Kevin Durant and Juju Smith-Schuster. They are also expanding to season-long League of Legends fantasy competitions. For a full breakdown of how these new leagues will work, check out the Esportz Network Podcast linked below where I talked with Sleeper's CEO and CTO. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday throug...
Engine Media Combines Five Companies, Promises Unique Content
May 11, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.69 MBFive major companies have come together to form Engine Media. Torque Esports is the parent company of Stream Hatchet, UMG, and Eden Games. Combining with Frankly and WinView, the new company intends to create unique digital content. 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://...
Twitch Adds New Feature for Streamers
May 08, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.13 MBTwitch's new Watch Parties feature will give streamers the ability to access a curated section of Amazon Primes catalog of movies and TV shows. While not explicitly esports, this feature will give gaming streamers a wider range of content and shows Twitch's desire to expand beyond the gaming world. 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.esportzne...
Activision Blizzard Focuses on Esports Betting
May 07, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.63 MBActivision Blizzard has tapped SportRadar to monitor integrity issues in the companies franchised esports leagues. 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://w...
Vancouver Titans Release Entire Roster
May 06, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.49 MBJust eight months ago, Sinatraa led the San Francisco Shock to a win over Haksu and the Vancouver Titans in the OWL Grand Finals. Sinatraa left the Shock last week but the Titans one-upped them by releasing their entire roster. Here's what went down. 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 @Mitc...
The NBA 2K League is on ESPN
May 05, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.6 MBThe NBA 2K League has struggled with gaining viewers over the last two seasons. With the coronavirus shutting sports down, the NBA 2K League is going from Twitch obscurity to the biggest sports channel on the planet. Let's see how this goes. 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 ...
The Latest Major Esports Organization Had a Weird Launch
May 04, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.86 MBOxygen Esports is set to be a big esports organization. By acquiring the rosters of Team Reciprocity, they have top teams in the highest levels of Hearthstone, Rainbow Six and Rocket League. But the launch today led to a barren website and a shutdown Twitter account. Whoops. 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/). Follo...