esports

• A Riot Games games vet will help chess become the next big esport
• Roblox enters the world of esports with a $50,000 Creator Showdown

  Roblox stars like Caylus and Katrina Buno will go toe-to-toe across multiple game modes in a Creator Showdown esports event.

  
• xQc is making a $250,000 bet on the hot new esport

  Marvel Rivals has generated a lot of momentum out of the gate. An invitational tournament hosted by xQc will look to add to that hot start.

  
• Ludwig, Moist Cr1TiKaL become co-owners of Shopify’s esports org “for the love of the game”

  Ludwig and Moist Cr1TiKaL know that esports is a money drain, but they're still merging their company with Shopify Rebellion.

  
• Custom experiences are coming to “metaverse-style games” thanks to GameSquare’s new unit
• Days after plummeting to its lowest stock price yet, FaZe Clan lets go of longtime CEO Lee Trink
• Gaming organization XSET is getting a home-field advantage through its esports stadium
• After facing criticism for game choices, the Olympic Esports Series adds ‘Fortnite’
• PlayStation launches esports hub: “Welcome to our home of competitive gaming.”
• Disguised Toast is asking a big question: “Is it actually possible for esports to be profitable?”
• Gamers are calling out the International Olympic Committee’s misguided Esports Series
• OTK streamers Asmongold, TipsOut co-found new management firm Mythic Talent