Esports Insider Podcast

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, April 27th! In today’s episode we cover Team Liquid launching a scouting combine in North America, ESL Gaming expanding its partnership with Nielsen, GoodGameNation partnering with Viral Fission for Indian collegiate competitions, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

The Industry is back! We needed to get all the assets together and iron out the process, we're cooking with gas now!  In this episode, Kerry interviews BAYZ Esports co-founder, Matt 'MobileMatt' Rutledge, about the relationship between esports and blockchain technology, explore what BAYZ Esports is all about, and the future of pay-to-earn in the esports space. This interview was recorded in F...

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, April 22nd! In today’s episode we cover Heroic acquiring a BLAST Premier Member Team slot from Immortals, Promod Esports launching a grassroots VALORANT circuit for the IK, Ireland and Nordics, G2 Esports topping Mailman’s China Digital Performance Index 2022 chart, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

On this ESI Digest, we cover: Better Collective's €105m acquisition of FUTBIN, OverActive Media's financial results for 2021, details on the Free Fire World Series' including its $2m prize pool, and many more! Hosted by Jake Nordland, filling in for Tom Daniels. Read these stories and more at: EsportsInsider.com

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Monday, the 11th of April. In this edition, we discuss: Epic Games raising $2bn in a funding round to help build the metaverse, Dr. Oetker’s pizza brand Big Americans partnering with the KPN eDivisie Finals, Italian esports organisation Mkers rebranding, and Lambhorghini launching its first esports team.

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Friday, April 8th! In today’s episode we cover G FUEL announcing a partnership with Sentinals, Community Gaming closing a $16m Series A round, FaZe Clan teaming up with RESPAWN, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, April 6th! In today’s episode we cover, play-to-earn multiplayer football game GOALS receiving $15m in funding, Vindex launching an esports, gaming and live-streaming audience platform, Complexity Gaming expanding its partnership with Twitch, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Monday, April 4th! In today’s episode, we cover Getty Images expanding its esports partnership with Riot Games, Alpine Esports launching the second Alpine Esports Series, Upper Deck unveiling official Call of Duty League trading cards, and more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Friday, April 1st! In today’s episode we cover ESL Gaming revealing the mobile esports titles for its Snapdragon Pro Series, Astralis partners with DI to promote Danish esports, FACEIT signs a MENA-focused partnership with FATE Esports, and more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 30th! In today’s episode we cover, Fnatic launching a blockchain-powered fan membership programme, Usain Bolt joining Irish esports organisation WYLDE as its new co-owner, Team Liquid has bolstered its leadership team with three appointments, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 28th! In today’s episode we cover Kappa Bar acquiring Meltdown Bars to form the world’s largest esports bar chain, West Virginia becoming the latest state to allow esports betting, Complexity securing a multi-year partnership with Lenovo, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 25th! In today’s episode we cover, Cloakzy joining Complexity Gaming as a creator and part-owner, Coca-Cola being named as a founding partner of Wild Rift esports, Sony Xperia becoming a partner for PUBG MOBILE esports, plus much more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 23rd! In today’s episode we cover Andbox rebranding to NYXL, Astralis extending and expanding its hummel deal, G2 Esports reportedly filing a lawsuit over its Bondly NFT agreement, and more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, February 9th! In today’s episode, we cover FaZe Clan and Manchester City hosting a pop-up event, Smart teaming up with esports organisation T1, UK-based entertainment agency InterTalent launching XU Esports, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 18th! In today’s episode we cover, Tribe Gaming joins forces with play-to-earn MMO title Heroes of Mavia, ESL Gaming extends and expands its Monster Energy partnership, 100T and JBL launching a branded headset. Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 16th! In today’s episode we cover ESL Gaming's new 'sonic identity' and anthem, Gen. G secures a two-year partnership with game developer Nimble Neuron, the upcoming Commonwealth Esports Championships announcing its three titles. Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Monday, March 14th! In today’s episode we cover, the Ontario Government launching a $1m esports scholarship program, Call of Duty League teaming up with Aim Lab, Indian streaming platform Loco raising $42m, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 11th! In today’s episode we cover Misfits Gaming Group signing a major blockchain partnership with Tezos, BLAST Premier naming Charlotte Kenny as its Managing Director, Wisdom Gaming organising its first-ever fighting game series. Presented by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 9th! In today’s episode we cover ESL Gaming and Qualcomm launching a global mobile esports series, Astralis reporting its mixed 2021 financial results, Guild Esports announcing leadership changes. Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Monday, March 7th! In today’s episode we cover Snoop Dogg joining FaZe Clan, G2 Esports hiring a Head of Content and Head of Media, Indian esports tournament platform Gamerji raising $1.1m and much more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Friday, March 4th! In today’s episode we cover, Nerd Street Gamers unveiling an amateur esports circuit, Esports Entertainment Group completing its public offering, SK Gaming signing WoW guild Pieces, plus much more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, March 2nd! In today’s episode we cover MAD Lions entering the metaverse with Zilliqa, Razer and Envy Gaming's multi-year collaboration, Galaxy Racer expanding into North America, plus much more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Monday, February 28th! In today’s episode we cover fighting game event EVO 2022 not featuring Super Smash Bros, WePlay Holding ending ties with Russian and Belarusian companies, Mountain Dew being announced as partner for CoD League OpTic Major I, plus much more. Presented by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Friday, February 25th! In today’s episode we cover: Overactive Media creating a European Call of Duty Challengers side with Team Singularity, ESL Gaming and ESPAT's image licensing deal, 7-Eleven partnering with Psyonix, plus much more. Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, February 9th! In today’s episode we cover the UAE Rainbow Six Major being relocated following community backlash, Bayes Esports renewing its partnership with ESL Gaming, Riot Games unveiling its new logo and launching a media site, and much more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)