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Twitch’s ESL/DreamHack deal lays blueprint for traditional media principles in esports
Twitch's three-year deal with ESL and DreamHack is a landmark for the streaming platform and another sign that the esports industry is adopting traditional media-rights principles.
ESL, DreamHack aim to expand Pro Tour audience with slate of linear deals
Esports organisations ESL and DreamHack are looking to the long-term as they continue to agree media rights deals with more traditional broadcasters.
Media-rights revenue not primary goal for Riot Games
Riot Games has been prolific in sealing League of Legends esports media-rights deals with Asian streaming platforms in recent months, but such deals remain secondary to the company's primary focus of games publishing.
Bilibili aims to fulfil esports potential in China with League of Legends deal
Mobile gaming and streaming company Bilibili is hoping its deal for rights to the next three League of Legends World Championships will demonstrate the strategic power of top-tier esports content in China.
Twitch goes big for Overwatch as esports market begins to mature
Three major deals last month have shown the esports market is maturing quickly, with rights-holders focusing on exclusivity and rights fees over universal reach and exposure for sponsors.
Astro-owned eGG Network launches APAC online esports racing series
Southeast Asian esports channel eGG Network, owned by Malaysian pay-television broadcaster Astro, has teamed up with former Formula One driver Alex Yoong's Axle Sport to launch an online-only racing series…
Huya-DouYu merger to create Chinese gaming streaming giant ‘worth $11bn’
Huya has agreed a deal to acquire fellow live streaming service DouYu in a stock-for-stock merger deal that is set to create a live online gaming streaming giant in China
Turner Sports unveils blockchain sports video game brand Blocklete Games
Turner Sports has entered the blockchain ecosystem with the debut of the innovative online sports video gaming brand Blocklete Games
Ninja returns to Twitch in multi-year exclusive streaming deal
Esports superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has signed a multi-year deal to stream on the Amazon-owned Twitch platform following the recent shutdown of Microsoft’s Mixer service.
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Exclusivity the battleground as Twitch and YouTube fight it out
Twitch’s deal with game developer Activision Blizzard last month is the latest indication the live-streaming platform and its rivals are now seeking esports rights on an exclusive basis.