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Dignitas Partners With LANForge
The Los Angeles-based esports organization Dignitas has entered into a strategic partnership with gaming PC manufacturer LANForge.
- Esports organization Dignitas has entered into a partnership with gaming PC manufacturer LANForge, though the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
- Under the agreement, LANForge will supply high-end gaming PCs to Dignitas players, as well as to the organization's broadcast and content teams.
- The partnership includes collaborative marketing efforts, with LANForge branding to be featured on Dignitas team jerseys and promoted across social media channels.
Epic Inks Deal for Rocket League, Fortnite Competitions EWC 2026
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has entered into a formal partnership with Epic Games to officially sanction and operate Fortnite and Rocket League tournaments for the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC 2026).
- Epic Games has signed a formal agreement with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) to officially sanction and endorse Fortnite and Rocket League tournaments at the 2026 Esports World Cup.
- The partnership marks a shift from 2025, when the EWCF operated tournaments for these titles without official sanctioning from Epic Games.
- The deal includes the operation of the Fortnite Reload Elite Series, which will culminate in a championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring a $1 million USD prize pool.
Which Games Should Be Olympic Esports? | Design Club
The integration of esports into the Olympic framework requires a strategic shift away from digital simulations of traditional physical sports toward titles that offer unique, high-skill competitive structures.
- Olympic esports should prioritize games with automated, objective scoring systems to eliminate the need for subjective human judging.
- Future selection criteria must favor titles that balance high technical skill ceilings with spectator accessibility, avoiding games that rely on excessive complexity or rote memorization.
- Rocket League, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and Tekken are identified as ideal candidates due to their clear rulesets and established professional ecosystems.
The Unreal and Epic Games Ecosystem | Develop:Brighton 2024
The Epic Games ecosystem is defined by its dual identity as both a technology provider and a veteran game developer.
- Epic Games operates as a developer-first organization with 4,000 employees across 15 countries, utilizing the same internal tools and Unreal Engine technology to build their own titles, such as Fortnite, that they provide to the industry.
- The Unreal Engine business model is royalty-driven, meaning Epic only collects a maximum 5% royalty on gross revenue once a game exceeds $1 million in lifetime earnings.
- Epic Games charges a 12% revenue share for sales conducted through their marketplaces, which they position as a lower-cost alternative to industry-standard distribution fees.
Anne Banschbach Joins BLAST to Guide Valve Esports Ecosystem
International tournament organizer BLAST has appointed Anne Banschbach as the new program director of Valve Ecosystems and development.
- BLAST has appointed Anne Banschbach as the new Program Director of Valve Ecosystems and Development to oversee its Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 tournament series.
- Banschbach will lead the strategic direction of BLAST’s flagship properties, specifically the BLAST Premier for Counter-Strike 2 and BLAST Slam for Dota 2.
- In her new role, Banschbach is tasked with managing relationships with teams, players, and stakeholders, while increasing community and media engagement.
NRG Partners With Thrustmaster for Rocket League Team
NRG Esports has entered into a strategic partnership with Thrustmaster, a precision game controller brand and subsidiary of Guillemot Corporation.
- NRG Esports has entered into a partnership with precision controller brand Thrustmaster, naming the company the official controller partner for its Rocket League roster.
- The partnership includes the integration of Thrustmaster branding into NRG's social media content, player jerseys, and competitive equipment.
- Thrustmaster will be featured across several of NRG's media properties, including the 'Mission Control' broadcast series and 'Community Game Nights' on Twitch.
FC 25, Death Stranding 2, and Rematch: PlayStation Ranking June 2025
The June 2025 PlayStation sales ranking highlights a dynamic market driven by aggressive pricing strategies, the impact of cross-platform releases, and the sustained popularity of established franchises.
- EA Sports FC 25 topped PlayStation sales in June 2025 with 905K copies sold, driven by a price drop to $13.99 and Ultimate Team incentives, bringing its total PlayStation sales to over 19.2 million.
- Death Stranding 2 debuted at #2 in June with 687K copies sold in its launch week, accumulating around 850K copies by month-end and generating the most premium game revenue on PlayStation for the month.
- Rematch, a new arcade soccer title, secured the #3 spot with 569K copies sold on PlayStation in June, contributing to a total of 1.6 million soccer game copies sold in the top 10 for the month.
Team BDS Names New CEO, Plans Grand Overhaul
The Swiss esports organization Team BDS has announced a significant leadership transition and a comprehensive strategic overhaul.
- Team BDS has appointed Alexandre Lopez as its new CEO, transitioning him from his previous role as head of strategy and board director.
- The organization is initiating a large-scale rebranding effort to reposition its identity as a bold and human-centric brand.
- Team BDS plans to open a new headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, by the end of 2025.
Last Week Was Wild on Steam, and Not Every Online Game Needs to Be Free
The gaming industry landscape on Steam during the 25th week of 2025 demonstrated that premium, high-quality multiplayer titles can achieve significant commercial success without adopting a free-to-play model.
- The co-op mountain-climbing game 'PEAK' was the top-selling title on Steam last week, moving 1.1 million units and reaching 1.8 million total copies sold with minimal marketing.
- The arcade football game 'Rematch' sold 671,000 copies last week, demonstrating that high-quality, premium-priced multiplayer games can succeed without adopting a free-to-play model.
- Chinese-developed titles are showing significant market impact, with the FMV dating sim 'Revenge on Gold Diggers' reaching nearly 1 million total copies sold and 'Stellar Blade' generating over $61 million in revenue on Steam.
eCLUTCH Partners with BLAST
The satellite-based esports television platform eCLUTCH has entered into a strategic partnership with global tournament organizer BLAST to distribute competitive gaming content to mainstream audiences.
- Satellite-based esports television platform eCLUTCH has entered a partnership with tournament organizer BLAST to broadcast select esports content through 2025 and into 2026.
- The agreement includes the distribution of tournament coverage for Fortnite, Rocket League, and Rainbow Six Siege.
- eCLUTCH will utilize its newly launched 24/7 linear channel, eCLUTCH LIVE 2, to broadcast the BLAST content across satellite, pay-TV, and connected TV platforms.
Ghost Gaming Partners With Amaze Software
Ghost Gaming has entered into a strategic partnership with Amaze Software, a subsidiary of Amaze Holdings, to serve as its official merchandise partner.
- Ghost Gaming has entered a strategic partnership with Amaze Software to serve as its official merchandise partner.
- Amaze Software will provide an integrated e-commerce platform to manage the official Ghost Gaming store and individual storefronts for members of the Ghost Creator Network.
- The partnership aims to streamline merchandise production, online store creation, and global fulfillment for the organization and its roster of over 85 content creators.
NRG Announces Broad Partnership Deal With AndaSeat
North American esports organization NRG has entered into a multi-year partnership with gaming chair manufacturer AndaSeat.
- NRG and gaming chair brand AndaSeat have entered into a multi-year partnership, with financial terms remaining undisclosed.
- AndaSeat is now the official gaming chair partner of NRG, providing seating solutions for the organization's professional players, content creators, and Los Angeles facility.
- The partnership includes the development of a special edition co-branded NRG x AndaSeat chair, designed with input from NRG staff and players.