- NewsYahoo Esports SEA
TI9 Dota 2 Day 2 updates: SEA teams open Day 2 with draws
All 3 Southeast Asian teams started the second day by drawing their games 1-1 against their European counterparts.
- NewsYahoo Esports SEA
Deloitte and DBS show their esports credentials in PVP Corporate League finals
Accounting and services firm Deloitte and local bank DBS took home top prizes in the finals of the Singapore leg of Singtel's PVP Corporate League on Friday (16 August).
- NewsYahoo Esports SEA
TI9 Dota 2 Day 1 updates: Fnatic beat Evil Geniuses, TNC Predator lose out to Mineski
The Group Stage of The International 2019 Dota 2 championships kicked off at 10am on Thursday (15 August).
- FinanceMotley Fool
Tencent Leans on Renewed Gaming Growth
This time, it's slower advertising growth that has the market worried.
- NewsThe Conversation
It's no wonder the military likes violent video games – they can help train civilians to become warriors
Around 2.2 billion gamers regularly sit at home, many playing action-packed war games, which fuse virtual boot camps with special operations aimed at eliminating enemies.
- NewsYahoo Esports SEA
Weekly esports guide (12 - 18 August): The week before The International Dota 2 Championships
Are you excited about The International 2019? The Yahoo Esports team definitely is, as we’ll be on the ground in Shanghai bringing you the latest from the event. But there’s still a week to go, and many other esports events happening, including the Female Esports League’s League of Legends this weekend
- FinanceFox Business
Can esports save retail?
Real estate developers are aiming to attract young gamers.
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
ESPN Delays Coverage of ‘Apex Legends’ Esports Tournament After Mass Shootings
ESPN is postponing its broadcast coverage of the X Games “Apex Legends” EXP Invitational that was originally scheduled to air on the network this weekend, due to the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, TheWrap has learned. Representatives for ESPN declined to comment, but a person
- FinanceGameDaily.Biz
Riot's League Championship Series announces partnership with Honda
Non-endemic esports sponsorships have been on the rise in 2019.
- FinanceBusiness Wire
“The King’s Avatar” Sets Record for Views in Overseas Markets with Fresh Story and Cutting-edge Tech
The King’s Avatar is a joint production by Tencent Penguin Pictures and Linmon Yuexin. The TV series is produced by Fang Fang and Yang Xiaopei, and stars Yang Yang and Jiang Shuying. Since its release on Tencent Video two weeks ago, it has attracted a record number of followers.
- NewsThe Conversation
Fortnite World Cup and the rise of the esports industry
Esports is huge business, attracting millions of players and huge tournament prizes. But investors are worried about the level of hype in the industry.
- FinanceGameDaily.Biz
UMG Media to acquire esports event company, Activate Entertainment
The deal will close in the next 30 days and will see Activate become part of UMG. Activate's president, Chris Iaquinta, talks with GameDaily about Activate's growth and what this acquisition means for the future.
- FinanceGameDaily.Biz
Capcom kicks off a strong start to fiscal 2020 as digital sales continue to rise
Resident Evil 2, Monster Hunter World, and Devil May Cry V are the largest contributors to the publisher's successful quarter.
- FinanceYahoo Finance
Esports exec: 'Every day, a baseball fan dies, and two gaming fans are born'
Immortals Gaming Club CEO Ari Segal joins Yahoo Finance’s On the Move to discuss the esport company’s goal to grow.
- NewsYahoo Esports SEA
Weekly esports guide (5 - 12 August): FSL League of Legends, Dota 2 TI9 Pubstomps
We’re days away from the biggest esports event of the year, but that doesn’t mean that other, non-TI related events aren’t taking place. And if you’re looking for a place to watch The International 2019, we’ve got you covered too.
- FinanceMotley Fool
Why Microsoft Poached Amazon’s Top Twitch Star
The tech giant recruits Tyler “Ninja” Blevins with a multi-million dollar offer to help widen its gaming unit’s moat.
- NewsYahoo Esports SEA
Singapore esports player granted NS deferment, will play in Overwatch World Cup
SINGAPORE — Singapore's team to the Overwatch World Cup (OWWC) in November will include one of its originally selected members, after he recently secured deferment from National Service (NS).
- StyleYahoo Lifestyle Singapore
Campus Game Fest returns at Singapore Indoor Stadium for more esports fun
The public can register for free tickets to participate in Campus Game Fest, which includes esports tournaments featuring popular games such as League of Legends, FIFA 19, Gran Turismo, and PUBG.
- NewsYahoo Esports SEA
Weekly esports guide (29 July - 5 August): Campus Game Fest, Predator League Singapore, FSL LoL Philippines
It’s the end of July and the start of August brings a slew of esports events, beginning with the Campus Game Fest at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, which will see both Campus Legends and the Acer Predator League Singapore qualifiers taking place. Yahoo Singapore will be at the Singapore Indoor Stadium
- NewsYahoo Esports SEA
ONE Esports to host Dota 2 World Pro Invitationals in Singapore and Jakarta
Singapore will play host to its own Dota 2 World Pro Invitational in December, organiser ONE Esports announced on Monday (29 July).
- NewsUSA TODAY
How to be an esports star without going pro, playing games like Solitaire and Madden NFL
The definition of esports is changing with a growing trend of apps and platforms that let average video game players compete and bet on themselves.
- NewsSouth China Morning Post
E-sports, cosplay, manga and more on offer as E-Sports and Music Festival and Ani-Com Hong Kong try to draw gamers and anime fans despite possible extradition bill protests
Two popular youth-focused expos are returning to Hong Kong, with organisers scrambling to attract crowds of gamers and anime aficionados – despite the threat of more extradition bill protests.The third E-Sports and Music Festival and 21st Ani-Com Hong Kong kick off on Friday at the Hong Kong Convention
