eSports

MTG: Q2 2019 Interim Report April-June

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Monday, July 22, 2019
Modern Times Group, Video gaming, InnoGames, Forge of Empires, eSports, Video games, Computing

STOCKHOLM, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Times Group MTG AB (MTG) today publishes its Q2 2019 financial results.

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  • STOCKHOLM, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Times Group MTG AB (MTG) today publishes its Q2 2019 financial results.
  • Highlights from the Q2 2019 financial report and the President & CEO's comments follow below.
  • InnoGames delivered another exceptionally strong performance in the quarter as Forge of Empires maintained its momentum, primarily driven by successful in-game events in Q2 2019.
  • The Group's ambition for the full-year 2019 has been revised to better reflect a slower development and monetization of media rights in esports.

MTG: Q2 2019 Interim Report April-June

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Monday, July 22, 2019
Modern Times Group, Video gaming, InnoGames, Forge of Empires, eSports, Video games, Computing

STOCKHOLM, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Times Group MTG AB (MTG) today publishes its Q2 2019 financial results.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Times Group MTG AB (MTG) today publishes its Q2 2019 financial results.
  • Highlights from the Q2 2019 financial report and the President & CEO's comments follow below.
  • InnoGames delivered another exceptionally strong performance in the quarter as Forge of Empires maintained its momentum, primarily driven by successful in-game events in Q2 2019.
  • The Group's ambition for the full-year 2019 has been revised to better reflect a slower development and monetization of media rights in esports.

Last Call for Tickets to PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 Spring Split Global Finals

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Friday, July 19, 2019
Video gaming, Game design, Gaming, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, eSports

LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The hottest event in esports, PUBG MOBILE CLUB OPEN's inaugural PMCO 2019 Global Championships are nearly sold out.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The hottest event in esports, PUBG MOBILE CLUB OPEN's inaugural PMCO 2019 Global Championships are nearly sold out.
  • The tournament, slated for July 26-28, 2019 at the Estrel Congress Center in Berlin, Germany, pits the top teams worldwide in the mobile tactical tournament game.
  • The tournament is the biggest global mobile esports tournament ever held.
  • The last remaining tickets are available here .Tickets are priced 15-30.

The Competitive Video Game Scene Erupts into a Global Industry

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Friday, July 19, 2019
Video game culture, Video gaming, Entertainment, eSports, Gamer, Video game companies, Electronic Arts

And since the origin of the first game ever, Pong, there has consistently been a competitive scene in the gaming industry.

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  • And since the origin of the first game ever, Pong, there has consistently been a competitive scene in the gaming industry.
  • The industry then morphed over the past several decades and created a new and highly technologically advanced setting for serious gamers.
  • Now, following the emergence of electronic sports, or eSports, companies and gamers have gotten more and more involved in the competitive scene.
  • "We're thrilled to see a global community rally around the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series in such monumental ways," said Brent Koning, FIFA Competitive Gaming Commissioner.

The Competitive Video Game Scene Erupts into a Global Industry

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 19, 2019
Video game culture, Video gaming, Entertainment, eSports, Gamer, Video game companies, Electronic Arts

And since the origin of the first game ever, Pong, there has consistently been a competitive scene in the gaming industry.

Key Points: 
  • And since the origin of the first game ever, Pong, there has consistently been a competitive scene in the gaming industry.
  • The industry then morphed over the past several decades and created a new and highly technologically advanced setting for serious gamers.
  • Now, following the emergence of electronic sports, or eSports, companies and gamers have gotten more and more involved in the competitive scene.
  • "We're thrilled to see a global community rally around the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series in such monumental ways," said Brent Koning, FIFA Competitive Gaming Commissioner.

The Legend Returns! WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final Begins

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Friday, July 19, 2019
eSports, Video game culture, Xi'an, Qujiang, World Cyber Games

SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final was held on July 18 in Xi'an, China.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final was held on July 18 in Xi'an, China.
  • One of the most well- known esports festivals, WCG is returning after 6 years, kicking off the journey of four days of unforgettable matches through July21 at Qujiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Xi'an, China.
  • It's the heart of the WCG."
  • Alongside the esports tournaments, WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final will deliver the vision of future esports, host knowledge sharing and practice forums, world-class electronic music festivals, and cosplay contests, creating an event that everyone can participate, setting a brand new model of a global esports festival.

The Legend Returns! WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final Begins

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 19, 2019
eSports, Video game culture, Xi'an, Qujiang, World Cyber Games

SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final was held on July 18 in Xi'an, China.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final was held on July 18 in Xi'an, China.
  • One of the most well-known esports festivals, WCG is returning after 6 years, kicking off the journey of four days of unforgettable matches through July21 at Qujiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Xi'an, China.
  • It's the heart of the WCG."
  • Alongside the esports tournaments, WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final will deliver the vision of future esports, host knowledge sharing and practice forums, world-class electronic music festivals, and cosplay contests, creating an event that everyone can participate, setting a brand new model of a global esports festival.

Haivision Customer Riot Games Named Finalist in IBC 2019 Innovation Awards

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Thursday, July 18, 2019
Haivision, Companies, Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation, Riot Games, eSports, Broadcasting

MONTREAL, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haivision , a leader in video streaming solutions, today announced that its customer Riot Games was named a finalist in the IBC 2019 Innovation Awards, with strategic technology support from Haivision.

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  • MONTREAL, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haivision , a leader in video streaming solutions, today announced that its customer Riot Games was named a finalist in the IBC 2019 Innovation Awards, with strategic technology support from Haivision.
  • "Riot Games has a long track record of innovating the esports consumption experience for players, fans, and partners," said Mitch Rosenthal, Head of Production and Operations at Riot Games.
  • Haivision will be exhibiting the Riot Games remote production workflow at IBC 2019 from September 13-17.
  • In addition to the world-class exhibition and conference, IBC also encompasses the IBC Daily, IBCTV and IBC365.

"The Godfather of Esports Racing" Takes Top Step at Millennial Esports

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Video game culture, eSports, Economy of Japan, GT Academy, Companies, Electric vehicles, Nissan

The founder of Nissan and Sony's GT Academy, Cox previously served as Nissan's Head of Global Motorsport.

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  • The founder of Nissan and Sony's GT Academy, Cox previously served as Nissan's Head of Global Motorsport.
  • Also the man behind World's Fastest Gamer, Cox has spent more than two decades immersed in the automotive, motorsport, and gaming industries, earning the moniker "The Godfather of Esports Racing."
  • "In appointing Darren as CEO, we have not only secured the best man for the job, we have also reaffirmed our commitment to esports racing and marketing data for the growing esports industry."
  • "That future is an unwavering focus on esports racing and data provision for the esports industry as a whole.

ESRevolution Launches ESR, the First 24/7 eSports Channel on XUMO

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Video game culture, eSports

The new ESR channel features live and on-demand programming across the entire range of eSports.

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  • The new ESR channel features live and on-demand programming across the entire range of eSports.
  • ESR programming includes the entire range of eSports entertainment, including tournaments, live events, match highlights, reality shows, docuseries and talk shows.
  • ESRevolution works with leading gamers, influencers, publishers, tournament organizers, and producers to offer quality curated content across the gaming universe.
  • ESRevolution, Inc is a privately held company promoting eSports content across the entire range of games through its ESR 24/7 channel and other programming, carried by affiliates worldwide.