If you love esports, then you’re going to be interested in the recent launch of Esports Illustrated, ‘A trusted source of information and inspiration for those passionate about esports.’
Created by The Arena Group and Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group, the new media platform is dedicated to providing exclusive and in-depth coverage of esports including analysis, player and team interviews as well as a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest gaming tournaments.
L. Anthony Gaud, CEO of GaudHammer Gaming Group said, “Esports Illustrated ultimately seeks to cultivate a vibrant lifestyle brand for industry professionals, collegiate players, gamers, and global fans embracing popular esports titles such as League of Legends, Call of Duty, VALORANT, and Apex Legends.”
Expanding its brand catalogue
The Arena Group is home to over 250 brands including the popular Sports Illustrated, Men’s Journal, The Street, and Parade. Esports Illustrated is its newest brand which will be powered and integrated into SI.com.
“As Sports Illustrated continues to expand its reach, we are thrilled to provide our audiences with a comprehensive look into the games, players, and communities shaping the Esports industry,” said Chris Pirrone, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Sports Illustrated.
Sports Illustrated has a youth sports tournament division through which it has been running esports tournaments across various titles for both competitive and casual gamers since 2021.
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Isa Muhammad is a writer and video game journalist covering many aspects of entertainment media including the film industry. He's steadily writing his way to the sharp end of journalism and enjoys staying informed. If he's not reading, playing video games or catching up on his favourite TV series, then he's probably writing about them.
