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Interesting to see movement in the sportification of esports via the Esports Asian Champions League by VSPO. Will this bring the governance, structure and economic benefits necessary to entice viewers and investors? Time will tell. #sport #esports #business #entertainment

The Germany Esports Market size was valued at USD 283.15 Mn. in 2023. The total German Esports Market revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.87% from 2023 to 2030, reaching nearly USD 422.11 Mn. in 2030. Request For a Sample Report : https://lnkd.in/dAPH9EWK Germany Esports Market: Leveling Up in a Digital Era The Germany Esports Market is rapidly expanding, fueled by the increasing popularity of competitive gaming, technological advancements, and a growing fan base. With a strong infrastructure and support from major gaming organizations, Germany is becoming a key player in the global esports landscape. The rise of esports leagues, tournaments, and sponsorships is driving growth, making it a hotspot for innovation and opportunity. #EsportsGermany #GamingIndustry #CompetitiveGaming #EsportsTrends #DigitalEntertainment #EsportsTournaments #GamingCommunity #TechInnovation #EsportsSponsorship #GermanyEsportsMarket

🎮 A New Era in Esports: Reflecting on the IESF-GEF Collaboration. Last week, I had the privilege of witnessing a groundbreaking moment in the world of esports – the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Global Esports Federation (GEF) and the International Esports Federation (IESF). This historic event took place at the Riyadh 2023 Global Esports Games and marked the start of a promising new chapter for our industry. As someone deeply invested in the growth and development of esports, I was thrilled to be part of both the announcement at the #WESummit in Korea (Special thanks to Boban Totovski Toto for taking me there) and the official signing ceremony in Riyadh (Special thanks to Paul J. Foster for the invite). It was inspiring to see industry leaders like HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan (President of IESF and VP of GEF) and Chris Chan (President of GEF) come together, demonstrating a strong commitment to nurturing talent, enhancing infrastructure, and elevating the world of esports. This partnership signifies more than just an agreement; it represents a unified vision for the future of esports. We're looking at a future where international cooperation paves the way for remarkable advancements and inclusive growth across the globe. 🌍 What does this mean for us in the esports community? It's an opportunity to be part of a more connected, dynamic, and innovative ecosystem for the Federations World. This collaboration opens doors for new initiatives, cross-cultural exchanges, and a strengthened global network that benefits everyone involved – from players and organizers to fans and stakeholders. 🤔 My takeaway from these events? We are standing at the threshold of an evolutionary leap in esports. The potential for positive impact is immense, and I am excited to contribute to this journey. Let's embrace this new phase with anticipation and ambition. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how this collaboration will shape the future of esports. Drop your comments below! #Esports #GEF #IESF #GamingIndustry #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration

PGL has announced its plans for Dota 2 esports tournaments over the next few years, which includes a sizable investment into the ecosystem. PGL states it has planned at least 8 large scale LAN tournaments between 2024 and 2026, each with a $1M prize pool. The company will host 2 events in 2024 with the first taking place in Bucharest, Romania in May of this year. There will be 3 tournaments in 2025 and 2025, with each taking place around March, April, and November timeframe (qualifiers will be in January, March, and September). There may potentially be even more Dota 2 events over the next few years as well, with PGL hosting the most notable Dota 2 event The International in recent years, along with various Majors and Minors for the game. PGL is one of the big players in the esports tournament organizer space, with BLAST and ESL FACEIT Group - EFG also hosting notable events for other esports. It’ll be interesting to see how PGL expands to other esports beyond Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and Quake. Follow #MoreMark for #Business content in #Gaming, #Esports, and #Creators!

The Esports World Cup Foundation announced that Overwatch 2 will become an esport title in the Esports World Cup competition in July. The new Overwatch Champions Series that started just a few days ago will serve as an opportunity to qualify for the Esports World Cup. While not much else has been revealed, this move makes sense given both the Esports World Cup Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group - EFG, who is overseeing esports for Overwatch 2, are owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. With many other mobile games getting prize pools of $2M-$3M, it remains to be seen what Overwatch 2 may get as far as a prize pool goes. What’ll also be interesting to see is the viewership of these various esports events both in-person and online, given the amount of investment put into each title by the Esports World Cup. Will have to see if the investment pays off and how it may compare to other popular esports events of the past. Follow #MoreMark for #Business content in #Gaming, #Esports, and #Creators!

Noticing a huge uproar in the esports industry coming up. Be it bear or bull, gaming has been a constant. Of course funding is something that every organisation/syndicate struggles with if bootstrapped. But this really brings back a feeling of nostalgia during WCG times. With multiple esports titles coming up as official games. Are we saturating the number of tournaments around the year? Ranging from mlbb, LOL, Pokémon unite, Dota 2, Valorant, etc etc. What if we pulled our “A game resources” together, we could really save time, resources, and finances maybe? Thoughts? 🤔 #esports #events #cybergames #gaming #conference

Although Dota 2 was released over 11 years ago, it continues to rank among the top games in the esports community. As we wait for the biggest tournament of the year, The International 13, to kick off, we’ve decided to look back and reflect on the most remarkable milestones throughout the competitive history of Dota 2. Together with the leading esports news outlet Dot Esports GG.BET has created a virtual hall of fame to celebrate 50 Dota 2 World Records. The Dot Esports editorial team has selected a list of the extraordinary individuals and organizations that have made Dota 2 a Tier-1 esports discipline on the world stage. Did you know that the fastest time a match was won in less than 8 minutes or that there’s a team that’s played 2813 professional matches? The experts at Dot Esports will tell you all about this and much more in our joint project. Check it out to discover the stories behind the most impressive feats in the game’s competitive history. https://lnkd.in/eiGWQmP3

GeoGuessr, the geography focused guessing game, has recently been gaining more traction from its GeoGuessr World Cup 2024 esports event. Purely off of viewership numbers, the GeoGuessr World Cup saw its previous peak viewership increase from 71K in 2023 to nearly 270K in 2024, marking a 270%+ increase in peak viewership year over year. Additionally, average viewership increased from 25K to 60K, with hours watched increasing from 430K to 1.5 million this year. This means that the GeoGuessr World Cup 2024 saw more viewership than some League of Legends, Call of Duty, and Halo esports tournaments, despite not necessarily being top of mind as a prominent esport. The tournament itself saw a ~$55K prize pool with French player Mathieu "Blinky" Huet winning the tournament overall and taking home the $25K grand prize. On top of the GeoGuessr World Cup 2024 doing well within its community, additional mainstream outlets like CBS Mornings, PBS News, Tubefilter, and others have recently covered the rise of GeoGuessr, along with its notable community, creators, and associated figures. GeoGuessr was co-founded by Daniel Antell and Anton Wallén back in 2013 - curious to see how it will take off even further as time goes on. Follow #MoreMark for #Business content in #Gaming, #Esports, and #Creators!

Are you curious about the behind-the-scenes of esports betting? 🤔 We’ve published our Q1 2024 esports betting insights report. 📝 Our comprehensive analysis includes the top esports titles, shifting trends and insights that are shaping the world of competitive gaming, the impact of live betting dynamics and details on all the top competitions that are stealing the spotlight. 🔦 Reviewing the performance of all esports titles over 2023, we found that Dota 2 had overtaken League of Legends as the second most popular esports title for our clients. 🎮 But in 2024 LoL jumped back into second place as the new season commenced. The performance and popularity of eBattles (eSoccer and eBasketball) in Q1 also point to its strong correlation to the sports calendar. 🏀 Our data provides a strong indication that operators could see a more diversified performance across their esports portfolio through the end of June. 📊 Read our report in full for more intriguing insights into the Q1 esports landscape: https://lnkd.in/e95wRUUK #EsportsBetting #DataDrivenProducts #Dota2 #LoL #Esports #PandaScore

Didn't get a chance to speak to the GRID Team at ICE365 this year? Would you like to learn more about the benefits of using official esports data for your betting products? Make sure to check Mikael Westerling's contribution to the Experts View: Esports betting on better grounds following 2023 corrections at SBC : https://lnkd.in/eiZwr-gY #ice2024 #icelondon #officialdata #esportsdata #esportsindustry