Riot Games has revealed its intention to expand its League of Legends European Championship (LEC). The expansion will see the league cover the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, along with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Turkey.
Bengi signs new contract as head coach of T1’s League of Legends team
T1 have announced the signing of a new contract with Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong as the head of the franchise’s League of Legends team. The Korean has been promoted from his previous role as a coach and will be leading the team in the 2023 season.
San Francisco Shock and their DPS player Jung “Kilo” Jin-woo part ways
San Francisco Shock have announced the release of Korean DPS player Jung “Kilo” Jin-woo from their Overwatch roster.
PaiN Gaming acquires new facility in Brazil worth £1.56m
PaiN Gaming have announced the acquisition of an esports facility in S?o Paulo, Brazil. The facility is reported to have cost R$10 million (£1.56 million).
DWG KIA completes Valorant roster with former On Sla2ers player
DWG KIA have announced the addition of a former On Sla2ers player, Park “Estrella” Gun, to their Valorant roster. Due to the completion of their roster, the franchise will compete in the Ascension League in 2023.
Olympic Esports Week to be held in Singapore in June 2023
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has shared details of the first ever Olympic Esports Week. The week-long event has been designated to be held in Singapore in June 2023.
GameSquare Esports announces appointment of Netflix executive to its Board
GameSquare Esports recently announced the appointment of the President of Worldwide Advertising at Netflix, Jeremi Gorman, to its Board of Directors. Her addition to the board will see her function in the capacity of an independent director.
CSGO: KennyS leads Team Falcons to victory on debut
After only just signing for Team Falcons a few days ago, sniper Kenny “kennyS” Schrub made his debut for the franchise on Wednesday.
Global Esports Federation partners with European Olympic Committees
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has secured a partnership with the European Olympic Committees (EOC) aimed at the expansion of competitive gaming throughout the continent.?
Enthusiast Gaming reports net loss of CAD $30.2m in Q3
Enthusiast Gaming have shared details of their financial report for the third quarter of 2022. Although the Canadian esports holding company attained an increase in revenue, they also recorded an increase in expenses and net loss.