The Overwatch League's Downfall

The Kings of Inconsistency are back! This time, the lads take a look at several game developers and how the esports industry is in their hands. --- Join Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

The fellas return to discuss the ongoing implosion of the esports industry, from CLG's sale to NRG and Heroic's desperate plea for cash to Riot Games' unusual blog post. Timestamps: ⁠00:00⁠ We were right! ⁠00:27⁠ A rare positive note ⁠03:51⁠ GOALS raises $20M ⁠08:00⁠ Riot Games' blog post ⁠10:30⁠ CLG/NRG ⁠13:20⁠ Returning to Riot Games' blog post ⁠24:44⁠ Heroic's financial woes ⁠29:16⁠ Version1's merger request ⁠34:20⁠ Astralis' finances ⁠39:07⁠ GameSquare lists on Nasdaq ⁠39:54⁠ FaZe Clan's public failure ⁠44:36⁠ Gfinity is restructuring ⁠45:11⁠ Enthusiast Gaming's finances ⁠46:58⁠ Chengdu Hunters ⁠50:56⁠ G2 Esports claiming profitability --- Join Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

We're back with another one! This episode, Billy and Adam discuss a bunch of pressing topics across the esports industry, including: - The impending arrival of Counter-Strike 2 - Adam Apicella leaving Esports Engine & Vindex - The performance of public esports companies --- Join Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

The Olympic Esports Series 2023 has been announced, including nine games and a live final. The titles, however, have been met with criticism and laughter by the esports community -- is it warranted? Billy and Adam explore.  They also delve into Vindex being acquired by Savvy Gaming Group, the Saudi-owned parent company of ESL FACEIT Group. --- Join Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

We're back after an extended break to discuss the destruction of esports over the past few months. From FaZe Clan's falling share price to organisations shutting up shop, this is a meaty one. Enjoy! --- Join Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

2022 is coming to a close and the lads felt reflective. They look back on the past year to highlight the best of esports, from s1mple's moving anti-war speech to G2 Gozen's incredible domination in VCT Game Changers. --- Join Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

Riot Games' VALORANT was touted as the Overwatch killer, but how did it turn out? With Overwatch 2's release and the relative success of the Overwatch League Playoffs in 2022, the fellas delve into the turbulent franchise. --- Join Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

It's exactly a year to the day since OpTic Gaming and Envy merged. How has the decision panned out? The lads look into the corporate structure, competition success, and more. --- Join journalists Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

Digiday journalist Alexander Lee joins Billy and Adam to discuss his popular report that exposes some unsavoury facts about working as a freelance esports journalist. The report in question: https://digiday.com/marketing/how-gamurs-shows-the-esports-journalism-industrys-struggle-to-overcome-low-freelance-rates/ --- Join journalists Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch

Riot Games' VALORANT is making a lot of great moves, including the renovated VALORANT Champions Tour, but is it the future of esports or a short-term success story? The lads talk it through. --- Join journalists Billy Studholme and Adam Fitch as they discuss hot points in the esports industry on a regular basis, using inside knowledge and common sense (which is hard to come by these days) to tackle the tough stuff. Follow the lads! Billy: https://twitter.com/BillyStudholme Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch