The unprecedented growth of esports has been nothing short of extraordinary. This flourishing industry has successfully captured the hearts of passionate fans worldwide, leading to staggering revenue figures that have surpassed billions.
Prepare yourself for a thorough overview of the most recent esports news! In this edition, we will be highlighting the top esports stories that took place during the second week of October 2023. Our aim is to ensure you stay well-informed about all things related to this captivating industry. Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming your way!
Table of Contents
- Tundra Esports and Paramount Pictures UK team up for a gaming event based on ‘Sumotherhood’
- Mercedes-Benz continues to sponsor League of Legends Worlds for the fourth successive year
- Unity president ‘retires’ following a dispute over developer pricing
- LoL World Championship 2023 sets a new viewership benchmark on the first day
- OG initiates a Dota 2 team reconstruction after failing to qualify for TI 2023
- Valorant star, aspas, becomes a part of Leviatán for the next VCT 2024 season
- ROG unveils a phone with MLBB theme in anticipation of the M5 World Championship
- Short Video: Know What Happened This October, 2nd Week ’23
Tundra Esports and Paramount Pictures UK team up for a gaming event based on ‘Sumotherhood’
Leading UK esports organization, Tundra Esports, has joined forces with Paramount Pictures UK, a renowned film production company, to host an exciting gaming event centered around the highly anticipated movie ‘Sumotherhood’. Held on October 11th, this event showcased a variety of gaming activities and included the participation of prominent public figures associated with the film.
Mercedes-Benz continues to sponsor League of Legends Worlds for the fourth successive year
Mercedes-Benz, the renowned German car manufacturer, has recently confirmed its sponsorship of the League of Legends World Championship 2023. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Mercedes will serve as the official automotive partner for this highly anticipated event.
Unity president ‘retires’ following a dispute over developer pricing
Following the recent announcement of a fee structure change by Unity, which created quite a stir in the video game industry, the company’s president and CEO, John Riccitiello, has made an abrupt departure from his position. His retirement is effective immediately.
LoL World Championship 2023 sets a new viewership benchmark on the first day
The 2023 LoL World Championship has had a strong beginning, with an impressive achievement in terms of viewership on the first day. Even without teams from major regions participating, the tournament managed to reach an important milestone.
In fact, during the second match of the day, there was a peak viewership of over one million spectators tuning in at one point. This showcases the continued popularity and interest in competitive gaming events like this championship.
OG initiates a Dota 2 team reconstruction after failing to qualify for TI 2023
OG, a prominent Dota 2 team, recently made the decision to part ways with Tommy ‘Taiga’ Le and Dmitry ‘DM’ Dorokhin from their roster. This move comes after their failure to qualify for The International 2023. However, with Valve’s confirmation that TI 2024 is already in progress, OG has set its sights on making a strong comeback in the next season.
Valorant star, aspas, becomes a part of Leviatán for the next VCT 2024 season
Erick “aspas” Santos, a well-known Valorant player from Brazil, has recently joined the renowned team Leviatán for the VCT 2024 season. This move comes after his successful two-year stint with LOUD.
ROG unveils a phone with MLBB theme in anticipation of the M5 World Championship
ROG, the gaming sub-brand of computer hardware manufacturer ASUS, has announced that Ahead of the highly anticipated Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s M5 World Championship, a brand-new custom-themed phone will be released.
This exciting launch coincides with the biggest MLBB tournament of the season. Additionally, as part of their collaboration, both brands will offer a unique gift box inspired by the popular mobile MOBA game.
