eSports

“Crucible” is Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) first major dive into video games, and could become a competitor for other free-to-play titles like “Fortnite.” After being initially announced three years ago, the title promises to be a third-person shooter experience that...

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) "Call of Duty" may still be accumulating attention through "Modern Warfare" and its free-to-play battle royale "Warzone," but news of the next installation in the franchise is already starting to appear. According to...

Online sports betting platform Draftkings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) on Friday reported first-quarter results, which showed a net revenue increase of 30% year-over-year in part due to the growth of esports, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said Friday evening on CNBC's "Mad Money." What Happened...

Riot Games' "VALORANT" continues to attract professional rosters. Dignitas Female's two-time "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" team will cross-compete in the new FPS title. "As both a competitive team and female pioneers in the esports space, we're constantly...

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) releases a new "Call of Duty" title each year, creating controversy as hardcore fans lament the loss of past titles, new players jump into the casual multiplayer space, and esports professionals force themselves to re-learn a new game. "Call of...

Like to play Fortnite or League of Legends? You’re in good company, because esports have become hugely popular. And esports investing and esports stocks have benefited. Gaming and esports have grown rapidly—driven by consumer demand, new distribution strategies, and new technology,...

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) exceeded expectations with its first-quarter report Tuesday. The company's financial boost stems from the releases of AAA titles like "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" and its free attachment "Call of Duty: Warzone," which has reached over 60...

Alphabet Inc's (NYSE: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) YouTube has signed an exclusive streaming deal with Felix Kjellberg, aka PewDiePie, YouTube head of gaming Ryan Wyatt announced on Monday. “YouTube has been my home for over a decade now and live streaming on the platform feels like a...

This will be another busy week on the earnings front as more than 140 S&P 500 members deliver quarterly results. That includes a pair of video game behemoths on Tuesday: Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA). Earnings reports are always important, but in the cases...

In a list that has continued to grow since Jay "Sinatraa" Won announced his retirement from the Overwatch League, more players are expressing their concerns about the state of the league while others are jumping ship. Frustration within the league and practices within specific...

Overwatch League professional Jay "Sinatraa" Won surprised many when he announced his retirement from the OWL to focus on Riot Games' new FPS title "VALORANT." More "Overwatch" players could be jumping ship as well. Popular streamer "Redshell" claimed...

In an announcement on Twitter, Epic Games revealed that the Fortnite World Cup 2020 has been canceled. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many planned esports events have been converted into online tournaments. While the World Cup has been canceled for the year, Epic has developed a map of...

Soleil "Ewok" Wheeler has a list of accomplishments under her belt since her rise to fame as a "Fortnite" streamer. She was the first woman — and nearly the youngest at 14 — to join FaZe Clan. Who Is Streamer 'Ewok?' Ewok has streamed with other massive...

Esports have thrived under the spotlight after the coronavirus (COVID-19) put a halt on major sports events and entertainment productions. Viewership has shifted toward streaming platforms, and Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Twitch is taking an initiative to organize live esports tournaments. The...