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Equal eSports Panel at gamescom and Team NNOwO Wins Equal eSports Cup

At gamescom 2024, Telekom hosted the second Equal eSports Cup for women and non-binary players. At the same time, a panel discussion and workshops were held on the importance of non-male role models in esports. The Equal eSports Initiative of Deutsche Telekom had a bigger presence at this year'

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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eSports Cologne Partners with SK Gaming

The partnership between SK Gaming and eSports Cologne e.V. promises synergies for the regional esports scene. Both organisations aim to strengthen esports in the region and create a platform that benefits both professionals and the broader community. The esports organisation SK Gaming and the eSports Cologne (ECO) club have

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Caroline Flesch Joins Bluebottle as Senior Business Developer

Esports expert Caroline Flesch joins esports data start-up Bluebottle in Berlin as a Senior Business Developer. She is the first hire of the two founders Marcel Zurawka and Lars Eble. Esports expert Caroline Flesch is joining Bluebottle, the esports data visualisation agency by Marcel Zurawka and Lars Eble, as a

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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PwC and BIG Present Booklet "Esports in Germany - in a Global Context"

PwC Germany and Berlin International Gaming released a booklet about "Esports in Germany - In a Global Context". Spanning over 100 pages, it provides an in-depth look at the German esports market, with expert opinions, assessments, trends, and future scenarios. The report covers the industry's history,

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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ESL Faceit Group Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Esports World Cup

The ESL Faceit Group has signed a multi-year deal to organise the Esports World Cup. The deal comes as no surprise and supports Saudi Arabia's position in global esports. This is understandable, given the investment, but it also carries the risk of monopolisation. Even as the Esports World

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Esports World Cup Attracts Over One Million Visitors in Riyadh

The Esports World Cup tops 177 Million Hours watched as more than 1 Million Visitors attend the Esports and Gaming Festival in Riyadh. "After four short weeks, the Esports World Cup has already exceeded our highest expectations," said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. The

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Liberale Gamer and Pixelgrüne Criticise Non-Recognition of Esports

The Liberale Gamer e.V. and Pixelgrüne have criticised the German government's decision not to recognise the non-profit status of esports clubs in the annual tax law. This time the criticism comes from within the ranks of the governing parties. The criticism that the non-profit status for esports

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Berlin International Gaming Becomes First Gaming and Esports Partner of BWI

Berlin International Gaming (BIG) announces its partnership with BWI GmbH, the primary digitalisation partner of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). This collaboration highlights the growing importance of corporate/esports industry partnerships. As part of the partnership, BWI will support BIG's Counter-Strike 2 men's and women'

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Federal State Associations for Esports Criticise the Government and Call for Non-Profit Status; Update with Mehring

The lack of recognition of the non-profit status of esports is upsetting the esports associations in Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein. Their message to politicians is to keep their promises and create certainty so that Germany remains internationally competitive. Update: Fabian Mehring, Bavarian Digital Minister, has also spoken out. Update

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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IOC Session Votes in Favour of the First Olympic Esports Games

As expected, the General Assembly of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voted in favour of the organisation of the so-called Olympic Esports Games, as proposed by the Executive Board. They will be held for the first time in 2025 in Saudi Arabia. It was no surprise. The signs were

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Esports Non-Profit Status Once Again Not Considered

In today's decision of the German government on the Tax Development Act, the proposed law for the non-profit status of esports, the recognition of esports was once again not taken into account. The ESBD as well as the game association have criticised the coalition and appealed to the

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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"Die Techniker Prime League" Summer Split Finale in Neu-Ulm

The "Die Techniker Prime League" hosts its biggest Summer Split Finale ever in the Ratiopharm Arena in Neu-Ulm. Up to 2,500 visitors can attend the event. On 3 August 2024, "Die Techniker Prime League" invites fans to the Summer Split Finale of the 2024 season

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read