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Interested in how esports works behind the scenes? 🎭 Esports Insider is collaborating with GG.BET on Behind the Broadcast, a 3-part primer on how the esports industry works. In part 2, we break down: 🎥 How events are produced: What goes into putting an esports event on? 👨💼 Staff & talent: What staff are needed to run an event? Read here: https://ow.ly/nGUK50RqLIV

PGL continues to make huge investments into esports after the tournament organizer announced its plans to host more than 10 CS2 tournaments in the next 2 years. This decision was made in relation to changes to Counter-Strikes competitive regulations that would effectively end partnered leagues within the scene, something PGL referenced in their announcement saying: "After eight years, following the new rules that won't allow tournament organizers to partner with teams starting with January 1st, 2025, PGL is set to organize Tier 1 and non-major Counter-Strike 2 tournaments. Due to a prevailing monopoly, this endeavor was unattainable until January 1st, 2025. Thanks to the CS2 licensing rules that enable any tournament organizer to host events and the prohibition of conflicts of interest between event organizers and teams, PGL can pave the way for more diverse and competitive CS2 events." Overall, along with PGL's plans to host at least 8 Dota 2 events in the next 3 years, it's clear that the organizers are set for a very busy next few years. #esports #tournaments #events #planning #CS2 #akshon #akshonesports

AGG Entertainment & Sports co-chair Beth B. Moore explores the evolving legal landscape of esports. From a niche subculture to a global phenomenon, esports now rivals traditional sports leagues in revenue and viewership. As this industry grows, so do the legal considerations that players and team organizers must navigate. From player contracts to intellectual property protection, understanding this emerging industry's key legal aspects is essential for a successful journey into the esports gaming world. Discover the top 10 legal considerations for esports players and teams: https://lnkd.in/dywesqCe

📚 Let's write the next chapter in esports education together! Discover how media rights agreements are fueling the growth of gaming programs in schools and universities here! https://fanz.news #Education #Media #Marketing

📚 Let's write the next chapter in esports education together! Discover how media rights agreements are fueling the growth of gaming programs in schools and universities here! https://fanz.news #Education #Media #Marketing

📚 Let's write the next chapter in esports education together! Discover how media rights agreements are fueling the growth of gaming programs in schools and universities here! https://fanz.news #Education #Media #Marketing

This needs more attention. Orchestrating collegiate executives to help spearhead esports discussions is no easy feat. Whether it's two executives collaborating or ten, we should be thankful large collegiate universities are discussing ways to elevate their sector in the industry. I still foresee more professional players being recruited to prominent Universities over the next three to five years. Professional players who don't have the skillset to transfer to operations, business, marketing, sales, etc., can return to school and get a degree while continuing to lean on their competitive passions. I also anticipate more sponsorship dollars to migrate to collegiate esport programs as they field talent that can push more viewership, storylines, and intertwine the community focus most schools are already enriched with.

In recent years, online competition has become the standard for tournaments and circuits in esports. They are easy to set up, cheaper to produce and more accessible to players and teams but it still pales in comparison to what an offline event can deliver in pure hype and passion. In Split 2 of VALORANT Challengers North: Polaris we introduced player cams, which instantly felt like an upgrade to our broadcast quality. Player cams make it so much easier for players to show their personalities and create awesome moments like this clip below. We can never replace offline events and never should replace them, but we can always find ways to make online competitions a little more enjoyable to viewers.

Fans want more! But can esports teams meet these expectations? In our latest article, we delve into the initiatives undertaken by leading teams to enhance the fan engagement experience. We discuss the bottlenecks, pitfalls, and how can teams overcome them. Click to read now: https://lnkd.in/dgxB9uW9

📈 #LEC Summer 2024 continued the year’s trend of growing viewership for League of Legends’ EMEA circuit! The emergence of esports organizations supported and/or founded by content creators has been an integral force behind the league’s revitalisation. This Split recorded 18.98M Hours Watched (+17.3% vs 2023). and reached 417.1K Peak Viewers (+21.4% vs 2023). Most Popular Matches: 1. G2 Esports vs Fnatic 2. MAD Lions KOI vs Karmine Corp 3. MAD Lions KOI vs Karmine Corp More Riot Games LEC insights: 📰 https://lnkd.in/d9da4g-J