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VGE and WIPO Pledge to Cooperate in Esports
Simon Little (left) and Daren Tang signing the agreement. © Video Games Europe

VGE and WIPO Pledge to Cooperate in Esports

Video Games Europe and the World Intellectual Property Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on fostering the rights of IP holders like publishers in esports. Video Games Europe CEO, Simon Little, and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director-General Daren Tang, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
By Pascal Wagner 1 min read
Frank Weber Responsible for Olympics at Esports World Cup Foundation
Frank Weber is Director Corporate Marketing & Olympics at the Esports World Cup Foundation © GamesMarkt archive/Jacek Prondzynski (trophy)

Frank Weber Responsible for Olympics at Esports World Cup Foundation

The German manager Frank Weber has been responsible for the Esports World Cup Foundation as Director Corporate Marketing & Olympics since September. His title raises the question of how closely the World Esports Cup will be linked to the Olympic Esports Games, which are planned for the first time in
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
Eintracht Spandau is Primarily Positioning itself as a Streamer Team
Christian Baltes, Co-CEO Director, and Kevin Westphal, Esports Lead at Eintracht Spandau (from left) © Screenshot

Eintracht Spandau is Primarily Positioning itself as a Streamer Team

Despite sporting success, the esports organization Eintracht Spandau has not had a single economically successful year so far. Therefore, the costs for sporting operations and infrastructure are being cut. However, the entertainment value is not to be compromised. Despite the cost cutting that have now been announced, every single team
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
Intel Extreme Masters Returns to Cologne in 2025, Moving Further Away From gamescom
Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024: 39,000 visitors came to the Lanxess Arena over the weekend, while 1,050,000 viewers (according to esportscharts.com) watched the live stream from around the world. This made the IEM Cologne 2024 the most watched ESL Pro Tour event of the year. Team Vitality won the Grand Final. © ESL Faceit Group

Intel Extreme Masters Returns to Cologne in 2025, Moving Further Away From gamescom

The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne will take place at a greater distance from gamescom in 2025. In addition, the ESL Faceit Group has announced a financial contribution of over $22m to the Counter-Strike ecosystem in 2025 and 2026. ESL Faceit Group (EFG) has announced details of the ESL Pro
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read