Season Zero of E1 Championship, the premier simulation racing (sim-racing) championship in the Asia Pacific, is flagging off on 19th November 2020 on eGG Network. Races will happen weekly at 10:00 p.m. (GMT +8), with the final race slated for 21st January 2021. All races will be broadcasted on eGG Network across all its channels in eight countries, and will also be live streamed on its Facebook page. A roster featuring 22 of the region’s top sim-racers who will compete in a total of eight … [Read more...] about E1 Championship flags off with the region’s top sim-racers competing for a share of US$15,000
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eGG Network and Axle Sports team up to launch the E1 Championship
With a growing interest in e-motorsports, Astro’s gaming and e-sports platform eGG Network has partnered with Axle Sports as they launched the E1 Championship, an online-only racing series that discovers the best drivers in the Asia Pacific region. In a virtual press conference attended by professional race driver Alex Yoong, Founder of Axle Sports and CK Lee, Head of Sports at Astro Malaysia on 20 October, Alex shared that sim racing's popularity has accelerated recently. Alex said, “It’s … [Read more...] about eGG Network and Axle Sports team up to launch the E1 Championship
Razer Southeast Asian-Invitational 2020: Bringing esports to the masses with Samsung Electronics and SISTIC
With 10 countries, over 400 teams, and 3,000 athletes taking part in the inaugural Razer Southeast Asian-Invitational 2020, esports is certainly heating up in the region. Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, has teamed up with Samsung Electronics and SISTIC to elevate the tournament to even greater heights. As Southeast Asian nations gather for the largest Southeast Asian esports tournament of the year, the partnerships will aim to equip shout casters and streamers with … [Read more...] about Razer Southeast Asian-Invitational 2020: Bringing esports to the masses with Samsung Electronics and SISTIC
GlobalData: Cancelled sporting events due to COVID-19 boosts esports content and introduces licensing issues
The cancellation of most major sporting events due to COVID-19 has led to uncomfortable negotiations regarding licensing rights. It has also provided an opportunity for esports, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Tammy Parker, the Senior Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Content rights holders and pay-TV providers must sort out license fee issues due to cancelled sporting events as soon as possible to insulate against customer enmity and defections. Despite cancelled live … [Read more...] about GlobalData: Cancelled sporting events due to COVID-19 boosts esports content and introduces licensing issues
Genflix OTT expands Asian original content from TechStorm for Indonesian subscribers
TechStorm, the region’s fastest growing multimedia network on Asian eSports, tech innovations; today announced its third distribution deal in Indonesia with Genflix OTT. This OTT distribution partnerships marks the network’s third partnership deal and its sixteenth across the region. Genflix OTT subscribers will find delight in watching Storm Bytes episodes that cover topics such as Esports, the most remarkable inventions unveiled at CES, tech entrepreneurs and more. Subscribers can access … [Read more...] about Genflix OTT expands Asian original content from TechStorm for Indonesian subscribers
Nippon TV establishes AX Entertainment, creates first eSports team
TOKYO – Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster network and production powerhouse, has established AX Entertainment, a new eSports subsidiary company that will create its first eSports team AXIZ, a multi-gaming team comprised of professional gamers from various genres. The first competition will be card games where the team will participate in RAGE Shadowverse Pro League, a professional online card game battleground. In … [Read more...] about Nippon TV establishes AX Entertainment, creates first eSports team