How two developers made one of 2021's most popular video games from their Stanford dorm
Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian created "Splitgate," a first-person shooter game, from their college dorm.
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9 power players driving mobile esports forward in titles like 'Wild Rift' and 'Call of Duty: Mobile'
Mobile esports broadcasts attract millions of people around the world. Insider compiled a list of nine of the most prominent people in the scene.
Meet the 18-year-old manager representing top Twitch streamers like Sykkuno and Hannahxxrose
Josh "Caru" Glodoveza started working for Minecraft YouTubers at the age of 13 and now represents Twitch stars.
The 5 esports teams that have earned the most prize money — and the tournament they have in common
Esports organizations sign rosters that compete in titles like "Dota 2," "Fortnite," and "Call of Duty." They can pull in millions in prize money.
7 esports personalities who help bring tournament broadcasts to life and are rising stars in the industry
These analysts and commentators have started to make waves in esports by calling games like "League of Legends" and "Valorant."
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Seeking nominations for the power players in mobile esports
Insider is looking for people driving the mobile esports scene forward, including players, developers, managers, and organizers.
The top 72 esports orgs that rule the gaming world and how much prize money they've won
From 100 Thieves to Team Liquid, we created a database of the top esports organizations, the titles they compete in, and how much money they've won.
New gaming and esports job data reveals the most in-demand roles and which companies are hiring
Hitmarker, a job board dedicated to esports and gaming, shared data from 4,200 job posts to identify the most common open positions in the industry.
How an esports doctor helps pro gamers avoid injury, from warm-ups to strength training
Dr. Lindsey Migliore, also known as GamerDoc, works with professional esports athletes to treat and prevent injuries.
How FaZe Clan plans to expand using the money it raises going public, from esports teams to consumer products
FaZe Clan CEO Lee Trink said the esports org will use the new capital from going public to build in six major ways.
Read the 15-page pitch deck for a social audio startup that's raised about $60 million
South Korean startup Spoon Radio, which has 1 million monthly active users worldwide, entered the North American market in 2019.
Twitch star Pokimane explains why she's starting her own gaming talent management company
Twitch star Pokimane said she's cofounding her own talent management firm, RTS, to help other creators avoid common mistakes in the industry.
A startup helping college esports teams recruit players has made 2 acquisitions to grow its tournament business
EFuse has acquired "Rocket League" Collegiate Carball Association and the College "Call of Duty" League.
How a gaming startup is looking to launch Twitch's next streaming stars by helping them get discovered
Hover is a self-funded startup that hopes to combat Twitch's discoverability problem by helping creators grow their channels and networks.
A Twitch channel known for 'Dungeons and Dragons' earned over $9 million in the last 2 years, the highest payout listed in the data leak
Critical Role is a media company and web series built around actors playing "Dungeons and Dragons." Its Twitch payout was included in a data leak.
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Why Twitch is still the top destination for livestreaming, even as YouTube Gaming poaches some big streamers
Streamer Nickmercs announced that he would continue to livestream on Twitch. It's the latest move in the platform's battle with YouTube.
Esports org Immortals is splitting its brands into separate businesses, and it could make them more attractive for investors
Immortals Gaming Club, the holding company which owns Immortals, MIBR, Gamers Club, and the Los Angeles Valiant, announced a corporate restructuring.
Esports team Misfits makes a play for traditional TV audiences with a new partnership and funding round
Scripps, the American broadcasting giant, is leading a $35 million funding round for Misfits, helping the esports team expand its content production.
Startups rush to capitalize on the comeback of in-person gaming venues, as computer equipment costs rise
In-person gaming venues are returning with companies like Nerd Street, Belong Gaming Arenas, and LVL, who all hope to benefit from new demand.
A TikTok and Instagram influencer breaks down exactly how much she earned from 12 brand deals with Amazon, Tinder, and others
Gigi Robinson, a University of Southern California student, earned thousands working with brands like Amazon, TikTok, and Abercrombie.