Author: ESPN

  • Immortals raises $30mn to takeover OpTic Gaming

    Immortals raises $30mn to takeover OpTic Gaming

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    Immortals have completed a $30 million Series B funding round and will rebrand their holding company and undergo executive changes that include founder Noah Whinston stepping down from a managerial role in the company, the team told ESPN on Wednesday. Immortals will rebrand their holding company to be named Immortals Gaming Club, which owns the…

  • SK Telecom, Comcast Spectacor partner for esports venture

    SK Telecom, Comcast Spectacor partner for esports venture

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    Comcast Spectacor and SK Telecom will announce the formation of a joint esports venture Monday at the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, the organizations told ESPN. The new global entity, T1 Entertainment & Sports, will adopt the formidable branding of the South Korean telecom giant’s League of Legends team, three-time World Champion SK…