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League One Volleyball Adds Johanna Faries to Board of Directors

League One Volleyball has added Johanna Faries, president of Blizzard Entertainment, to its board of directors. In her current role, Faries oversees Blizzard’s global portfolio including Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo. Before joining Blizzard, Faries served as general manager of Call of Duty. Earlier in her career, she spent 12 years at the National Football League, […]

Posted On : May 7, 2025 By : Justin Shaw

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Blizzard, ESL Group to Partner on Overwatch Champions Series

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., makers of Overwatch 2, and the ESL FaceIt Group have announced a multi-year agreement to create the Overwatch Champions Series open to players across North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. ESL will operate the Overwatch Champions Series in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and North America. The […]

Posted On : January 23, 2024 By : Justin Shaw

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Blizzard, ESL and DreamHack Sign Three-Year Deal

Three of the biggest names in esports and gaming are going to work together as part of a three-year agreement that will see new games and formats at a series of festivals. ESL Gaming and DreamHack will create new ESL Pro Tour formats for both StarCraft II and Warcraft III: Reforged games, with Blizzard Entertainment […]

Posted On : January 10, 2020 By : Matt Traub

Esports Stadium Arlington will serve as the host venue for the 2020 EsportsTravel Summit. Photo: Arlington CVB

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Esports on the Rise: Trends in Professional Gaming

When it comes to the world of professional sports, a new contender has surely earned its spot on the roster. Esports has taken traditional and cultural landscapes by storm, opening the door of opportunity to a new breed of sporting events, competitions and organizations. As a result, destinations, venues and suppliers are dipping their toes […]

Posted On : May 15, 2019 By Jessi Minneci