2024-07-08
The Esports World Cup has officially kicked off with a $60,000,000+ prize pool, most in esports history, and I've legitimately seen more “hype” and discussion about it on LinkedIn than X.
CNN
A look at concerns about Saudi Arabia “sportswashing”, as the country hosts the Esports World Cup; Saudi Arabia's PIF owns some of the biggest gaming companies
In the heart of Saudi Arabia's capital, a seismic moment for esports is underway; one which has triggered both excitement and concern across the industry.
It's a much needed lifeline for a sponsorship-dependent industry who has had gambling and crypto sponsors evaporate over the past half decade. Yeah, I'm extremely conflicted, but oil money is already all over the biggest sports in the world. Esports is not immune or special.
CNN
A look at concerns about Saudi Arabia “sportswashing”, as the country hosts the Esports World Cup; Saudi Arabia's PIF owns some of the biggest gaming companies
In the heart of Saudi Arabia's capital, a seismic moment for esports is underway; one which has triggered both excitement and concern across the industry.
2024-07-07
The Esports World Cup has officially kicked off with a $60,000,000+ prize pool, most in esports history, and I've legitimately seen more “hype” and discussion about it on LinkedIn than X.
CNN
A look at concerns about Saudi Arabia “sportswashing” as it hosts the Esports World Cup; Saudi Arabia's PIF has bought some of the biggest gaming companies
In the heart of Saudi Arabia's capital, a seismic moment for esports is underway; one which has triggered both excitement and concern across the industry.
It's a much needed lifeline for a sponsorship-dependent industry who has had gambling and crypto sponsors evaporate over the past half decade. Yeah, I'm extremely conflicted, but oil money is already all over the biggest sports in the world. Esports is not immune or special.
CNN
A look at concerns about Saudi Arabia “sportswashing” as it hosts the Esports World Cup; Saudi Arabia's PIF has bought some of the biggest gaming companies
In the heart of Saudi Arabia's capital, a seismic moment for esports is underway; one which has triggered both excitement and concern across the industry.