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As we countdown to the MCV Awards 2016, which takes place in London on March 3rd, we profile each of the finalists for the New Games Brand category Lego Dimensions The latest addition to the WB Games LEGO offering, LEGO Dimensions enjoyed Week One UK sales of 37.7k starter packs …

Just days before the launch ofStreet Fighter V, and the beginning of the2016 Capcom Pro Tour(CPT),Red Bullhas signed the biggest free agent in the fighting game world. EVO2014Ultra Street Fighter IVchampion Olivier Luffy” Hay of Franceannouncedon Saturday that he has signed with the energy drink company’s team. The terms of …

It’s theLeague of LegendsWorld Championships Quarter Finals, and I am surrounded by over 10,000 otherLoLfans inside of Wembley Arena. Origen (one of only two European teams competing) are about to emerge victorious in their matchup against the Flash Wolves and as the nexus falls the entire arena leaps to its …

As we countdown to the MCV Awards 2016, which takes place in London on March 3rd, we profile each of the finalists for the Distribution Team category Advantage Part of the Centresoft family, Advantage Distribution is a multi-channel supplier, distributing thousands of parcels each week for next day delivery to …

Tempo Storm’snewly minted Brazilian side shocked North America’s top teams in the IEM KatowiceCounter-Strikequalifier just days after the players signed with the organization. With just one North American spot in the event available, many fans expected sides likeCloud9,Team LiquidorCounter Logic Gamingto compete for the slot—but all three teams fell to …

Rocket Leaguedeveloper Psyonix has discussed its ongoing efforts to establish its soccer-with-cars sensation as a competitive esport. Speaking on apodcastwith Larry Hryb, Psyonix exec Jeremy Dunham said it is pushing ahead with its esports strategy, which it believes will be "very good for the game." Read more at Gamespot >>>

The world’s second biggest mobile phone carrier entered theesportsspace today. British telecommunications companyVodafone, which runs services across the world, has signed a sponsorship deal with G2 Esports. That organization also announced today it had acquired a new Spanish nationalLeague of Legendsteam, which will compete in local Spanish events throughout the …

Another major media player is entering theesportsnews space. Internet giant Yahoo will soon launch a dedicated esports vertical and has already hired a team of editors and writers. The move comes shortly after traditional sports powerhouse ESPNlaunchedits own section on Jan. 14. It comes as no surprise that big organizations …

ProfessionalSuper Smash Bros. Meleeplayer Bronson DaShizWiz” Layton has been arrested following an altercation at a gas station. Naples Daily Newsreportedon Jan. 28that Layton faces misdemeanor charges of assault, battery, disorderly conduct, and trespassing. Read more at Daily Dot >>>

Internationally, more industries who are not directly involved in eSports, are taking notice. This leads,not only economic growth for the industry but totheinclusion of people who have in-depth knowledge of business and marketing outside of the industry. Many of these industries include people who have spent decades in the business …