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Considerations for all North American esports organizations – GameSquare levels up with $17 million FaZe Clan acquisition

Insight

Published: November 24, 2023

Authors: Mahdi Shams, Graham Christie, Selena Chen, William Su

Categories: Esports, Innovation, Data and Technology, Labour & Employment, Mergers & Acquisitions

On October 21, 2023, GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME) (TSXV:GAME) announced it is purchasing FaZe Clan (NASDAQ:FAZE), a California-based professional esports and entertainment organization for US$17 million. GameSquare, an international digital media … Read More

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Tips for E-sports Participants Travelling to the U.S. or Canada

Insight

Published: July 2, 2021

Authors: Jessica Jensen, Graham Christie, Mahdi Shams

Categories: Esports

Authors: Jessica Jensen, Graham Christie, Peter E. Anandranistakis, Mahdi Shams E-sports tournaments have seen tremendous success in hosting arena events with crowd participation in the past. However, e-sports organizers, unlike some traditional sports and entertainment … Read More

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Ready Player 1: Examining the World of E-sports

Insight

Published: March 16, 2021

Authors: Graham Christie, Mahdi Shams

Categories: Esports, General

Authors: Peter E. Anandranistakis, Graham Christie, Mahdi Shams The e-sports world is quickly gaining popularity as more sports and gaming enthusiasts turn to online gaming during a time of social distancing. E-sports are video games … Read More