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Evolution Championship Series Details Partner Activations and More for Vegas
The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) has finalized plans for its 2025 flagship event, scheduled for August 1–3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
- The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from August 1–3, 2025, featuring participants from over 60 countries and an expected attendance of tens of thousands.
- Organizers project a global viewership of more than 6.5 million fans for the event, which includes eight core Arena game titles and various extended lineup tournaments.
- Chipotle is implementing an interactive 'Burrito Meter' on Twitch and providing free entrée cards for tournament performance, while also operating a 'Burrito Bus' for event transportation.
Esports World Cup Foundation Partners With Spotify and IMG
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has secured strategic partnerships with Spotify and the global sports marketing agency IMG to enhance the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has partnered with Spotify and IMG to support the 2025 Esports World Cup, a seven-week tournament in Riyadh with a prize pool exceeding $70 million.
- IMG will produce over 50 hours of original programming, including a two-hour show titled 'EWC Spotlight' that will be broadcast globally across networks such as Fox Sports, DAZN, and beIN/TOD.
- Spotify will manage an EWC music hub featuring the event's official anthem, artist collaborations, and curated playlists, building on a partnership that began with the event's predecessor, Gamers8, in 2022.
About Grounded 2 and All the People Helping to Make It
Obsidian Entertainment is currently developing Grounded 2, a sequel to its survival-crafting title, which features a map triple the size of the original and introduces rideable insects known as buggies.
- Obsidian Entertainment is developing Grounded 2, a survival-crafting sequel featuring a map three times the size of the original and new mechanics such as rideable insects.
- Grounded 2 will launch in early access on Xbox Series and PC, with Obsidian utilizing the program to gather community feedback for refining core features like rideable buggies.
- Eidos Montreal is co-developing Grounded 2, marking a collaborative effort between the two studios to build upon the community-driven model established by the first game.
GameSquare’s Stream Hatchet Partners With Esports World Cup
GameSquare Holdings has secured a partnership for its subsidiary, Stream Hatchet, to serve as the official data and insights partner for the 2025 Esports World Cup.
- GameSquare subsidiary Stream Hatchet has been named the official data and insights partner for the 2025 Esports World Cup, replacing the 2024 partner, Esports Charts.
- The 2025 Esports World Cup is a seven-week, multi-title tournament taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025.
- The event features a total prize pool exceeding $70 million USD and is funded by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund.
Nintendo Denies Switch 2 Sold 5 Million Units
Nintendo has officially clarified that a widely circulated figure of 5 million units sold for the Switch 2 is inaccurate.
- Nintendo has officially denied that the Switch 2 has sold 5 million units, stating that the leaked data was internal test information that was unintentionally made public.
- The Switch 2 launched globally on June 5, 2025, with Nintendo confirming 3.5 million units sold in its first four days of availability.
- First-week regional sales for the Switch 2 included over 1.1 million units in the U.S. and more than 1.3 million units in Japan.
Lenovo Partners With the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has secured a partnership with Lenovo, designating the company’s Legion brand as the official PC and gaming hardware provider for the 2025 Esports World Cup.
- Lenovo’s Legion brand has been named the official PC and gaming hardware partner for the 2025 Esports World Cup, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24.
- The partnership provides tournament participants with Lenovo Legion Tower 7i and 5i desktops, Legion Pro 7i laptops, and various gaming peripherals for use in competition and practice areas.
- Lenovo will integrate its branding into global broadcasts, digital content, and onsite festival zones where attendees can test the company's hardware.
Esports World Cup Fantasy League Launched
The Esports World Cup Foundation has launched a dedicated fantasy sports platform for the upcoming Esports World Cup, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation has launched a fantasy league for the upcoming Esports World Cup, which runs from July 7 to August 24, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The fantasy platform is operated by London-based sports technology firm Genius Sports, though the financial terms of the partnership remain undisclosed.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation is allocating approximately $200,000 USD in prize money for the fantasy league, with winners determined by leaderboard standings.
New Global Sport Conference 2025: Speakers Revealed
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the speaker lineup and thematic focus for the 2025 New Global Sport Conference, a business-to-business event scheduled for August 23–24, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The New Global Sport Conference (NGSC2025) will take place August 23–24, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following the Esports World Cup.
- The conference theme is 'The Next Game – Building the Future of Gaming, Esports, and Sports,' focusing on B2B discussions across the gaming, entertainment, and sports sectors.
- Confirmed speakers include high-level executives from major global organizations such as Sony, Disney, Activision, Sega, Bandai Namco, CBS Sports, and BITKRAFT Ventures.
Riot Games Launches League of Legends Game Changers for Women in EMEA
Riot Games has introduced League of Legends Game Changers (LGC), a new competitive initiative dedicated to supporting and highlighting women in the esports industry across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
- Riot Games has launched League of Legends Game Changers (LGC), a new competitive initiative in the EMEA region designed to support and increase visibility for women in esports.
- The inaugural tournament, LGC Rising, is scheduled to begin in August 2025.
- The LGC Rising tournament will conclude with a live Grand Final held at Paris Games Week in October 2025.
Major Apex Legends, FC 25 Esports Events Hosted at Esports World Cup
Electronic Arts has confirmed that two of its premier competitive circuits, the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) and the EA Sports FC 25 FC Pro World Championship, will be hosted at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Electronic Arts has designated the Esports World Cup in Riyadh as a mandatory stop for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Midseason Playoffs and the EA Sports FC 25 FC Pro World Championship.
- The ALGS Midseason Playoffs will take place from July 10–13, 2025, featuring 40 teams competing for a $2 million total prize pool and critical league qualification points.
- The EA Sports FC 25 FC Pro World Championship is scheduled for August 7–10, 2025, with a $1.5 million prize pool and a $250,000 top prize for the winner.
Uzi Inducted into the League of Legends Hall of Legends
Riot Games has officially named professional League of Legends player Jian “Uzi” Zihao as the second inductee into the League of Legends Hall of Legends.
- Riot Games has inducted professional League of Legends player Jian “Uzi” Zihao as the second member of the Hall of Legends, following the inaugural induction of Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok.
- An official induction ceremony for Uzi will take place in Shanghai, China, on June 6, 2025.
- A dedicated in-game event for Uzi begins on June 11, 2025, featuring an event pass and exclusive cosmetic items created in collaboration with the player.
GeoGuessr Coming to the Esports World Cup Festival
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that the mobile game GeoGuessr will join the tournament program for the 2025 Esports World Cup Festival.
- GeoGuessr has been added to the Esports World Cup (EWC) Festival program, which runs alongside the EWC 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The GeoGuessr 'Last Chance Wildcard Tournament' will take place from July 21–27, 2025, featuring a $20,000 USD prize pool for the world's top 16 ranked players.
- The top two finishers at the Riyadh event will secure the final qualifying spots for the 2025 GeoGuessr World Championship, scheduled for August 29–30 in Copenhagen, Denmark.