The Esports Observer Podcast

The Esports Observer•www.esportsobserver.com

The TEO Podcast is an esports business discussion show, featuring a rotating panel of guests all working within and around the competitive gaming industry. Every episode we discuss the most game-changing developments and pressing issues facing the esports ecosystem. The Esports Observer is the world’s leading source for esports business news and insights. TEO offers an integrated platform that enables companies to make the right decisions when venturing into the esports industry. TEO offers real-time business intelligence and reports, in addition to planning and hosting industry events and conferences. TEO’s ultimate goal is to increase transparency and foster growth in esports.

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Episodes

Evil Geniuses Returns to LCS, NBA 2K Expands to China - Esports Monday Briefing, 30/09/2019

Evil Geniuses makes a grand return to both League of Legends and Counter-Strike, Gen.G will run a Shanghai team in the NBA 2K League, and Louis Vuitton will create the trophy case for the League of Legends World Championships. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Sep 30, 2019•5 min

$50M for High School Esports, H3CZ Goes to NRG - Esports Monday Briefing, 23/09/2019

High school esports startup PlayVS brings its total funding to $96M, the longtime CEO of OpTic Gaming is now co-CEO of NRG Esports, and the League of Legends community is left frustrated by ticketing issues. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Sep 23, 2019•5 min

CS:GO Gets a Pro Tour, Huya Partners with MTG - Esports Monday Briefing, 02/09/2019

ESL and DreamHack will consolidate their Counter-Strike events into one global circuit, the two company’s parent Modern Times Group partners with Huya, and the average minute audience for the Overwatch League 2019 season is released. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Sep 09, 2019•6 min

100 Thieves Bows Out of CoD, Ninja Signs With Adidas - Esports Monday Briefing, 02/09/2019

100 Thieves is the latest organization to pass on the Call of Duty franchised league, Ninja inks an endorsement deal with Adidas, and the final season of HBO’s Ballers will focus on League of Legends. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Sep 02, 2019•5 min

TI Will Go to Stockholm, Players Quit Fortnite Event - Esports Monday Briefing, 26/08/2019

Dota 2’s The International will return to Europe next year, numerous Fortnite streamers quit during a tournament, and Mastercard sponsors the LCS. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Aug 26, 2019•5 min

Ninja Lashes Out at Twitch, Riot to Sell Echo Fox LCS Slot - Esports Monday Briefing, 19/08/2019

Ninja vents his frustrations after Twitch mistakenly promotes lewd content through his old channel, while Riot Games will now direct the sale of Echo Fox’s LCS slot. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Aug 19, 2019•5 min

#42: NRG Esports CEO Andy Miller on Fortnite World Cup, SF Shock, Industry Trajectory

The TEO Podcast is an esports business discussion show. Every episode, we discuss the most game-changing developments, exciting opportunities, and pressing challenges facing the competitive video gaming ecosystem. This episode is an in-depth, extended discussion with the co-founder and CEO of NRG Esports, which competes across multiple games including Counter-Strike, Rocket League, and Apex Legends. The organization hit it big recently after the team’s Fortnite player EpikWhale placed third at t...

Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min

Honda Gears Up for LoL, NetEase Plands $710M "Esports Park" - Esports Monday Briefing, 12/08/2019

Honda signs as the automotive partner for North American League of Legends, NetEase plans to invest over ¥5B RMB ($710M USD) to build an “Esports Park” in Shanghai, and Bumble Teams with Gen.G for an all-women team. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! Details on Echo Fox financial situation: www.esportsobserver.com/rick-fox-lcs-interviews/ Download the TEO News app: apple.co/2MfLhye www.espo...

Aug 12, 2019•5 min

#41: Dignitas on Returning to League of Legends, Newark Training Facility

The TEO Podcast is an esports business discussion show. Every episode, we discuss the most game-changing developments, exciting opportunities, and pressing challenges facing the competitive video gaming ecosystem. Dignitas has competed in esports for the last 15 years, and was the first North American team organization to be acquired by a U.S. sports team; the Philadelphia 76ers. Today there are seven rosters signed under the Dignitas banner, including one of the most accomplished female Counter...

Aug 01, 2019•47 min

CoD League to Start at Home, Blizzard Co-Founder Departs - Monday Morning Briefing, 29/07/2019

The Call of Duty franchised league will go straight into home games next year, Blizzard Entertainment’s co-founder departs, and The International prize pool exceeds $30M. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! Download the TEO News app: apple.co/2MfLhye www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Jul 29, 2019•5 min

100 Thieves Raises $35M, Overwatch Plans Home Games - Monday Morning Briefing, 22/07/2019

100 Thieves closes a $35M USD Series B funding round, DouYu’s U.S. IPO quadruples that of rival platform Huya, and the Overwatch League sets its home market plan for 2020. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! Download the TEO News app: apple.co/2MfLhye www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Jul 22, 2019•5 min

LEC Finals Fetches $2.6M for Rotterdam, CoD Names Commissioner - Monday Morning Briefing, 15/07/2019

The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Spring finals brought in over two million dollars in tourism, and Call of Duty appoints a former NFL executive as its esports commissioner. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! Download the TEO News app: apple.co/2MfLhye www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Jul 15, 2019•5 min

LA, Minnesota Join Call of Duty League, TI9 Raises $26M - Monday Morning Briefing, 08/07/2019

LA and Minnesota` spots are sold for the upcoming Call of Duty League, Twitch reveals a “subscriber only” stream feature, and The International prize pool exceeds $25M. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! Download the TEO News app: apple.co/2MfLhye www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Jul 08, 2019•4 min

Team Liquid and Marvel Team Up, "Beer of Esports" Trademarked - Monday Morning Briefing, 01/07/2019

Team Liquid partners with Marvel for merchandise and content, Chinese League of Legends opens bids for new franchise slots, and Anheuser-Busch files for “the official beer of esports.” Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! Download the TEO News app: apple.co/2MfLhye www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Jul 01, 2019•5 min

Team Liquid to Stream in China, Blizzard Esports Head Departs - Monday Morning Briefing, 24/06/2019

Team Liquid will start streaming content in China, Blizzard’s global esports director departs, and Ninja signs his first book deal. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! Download the TEO News app: apple.co/2MfLhye www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Jun 24, 2019•5 min

Immortals Acquires Infinite, Sterling.VC Forms Andbox - Monday Morning Briefing, 17/06/2019

Immortals Gaming Club acquires Infinite Esports & Entertainment in a $100M USD buyout, and Sterling.VC forms a new brand for New York esports. Missed any of the biggest esports business news last week? The TEO Monday Morning Briefing recaps the top headlines from the last seven days! Download the TEO News app: apple.co/2MfLhye www.esportsobserver.com www.facebook.com/esportsobserver/ twitter.com/esportsobserved

Jun 17, 2019•5 min

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