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CyberathleticsCyberathleticsThe Overwatch League's DownfallThe 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/byadamfitch2023-05-111h 03CyberathleticsCyberathleticsThe Esports Correction Continues...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...2023-04-2157 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsThe Death of CS:GO...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/byadamfitch2023-03-1951 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsOlympics finally embrace esportsThe 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. 2023-03-0444 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsWhy esports is dying...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/byadamfitch2023-02-261h 23CyberathleticsCyberathleticsTop 10 esports moments of 20222022 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...2022-12-1144 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsDid VALORANT kill Overwatch?!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 2022-12-0237 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsHas OpTic Gaming fallen off?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/byadamfitch2022-11-0943 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsAre esports journalists being exploited?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/byadamfitch2022-11-0734 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsIs VALORANT esports the future?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/byadamfitch2022-09-2840 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsAndrew Tate infiltrates esportsG2 Esports is in hot water following CEO Carlos "ocelote" Rodríguez being pictured with the now-canceled Andrew Tate. The fellas discuss the drama, as well as the interesting breed of Influencer CEOs. --- 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/byadamfitch2022-09-2136 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsEsports has a hustle problemIt's a recurring topic: does the esports industry have a problematic hustle culture? The fellas delve into it. --- 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/byadamfitch2022-09-0844 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsCan esports be saved?Numerous instances of layoffs, millions of dollars being lost, and organizations collapsing -- can the esports industry be saved? What's actually going wrong? --- 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/byadamfitch2022-08-2641 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsThe Commonwealth Esports Championships failedThe first-ever Commonwealth Esports Championships have been and gone, but was the event a welcome addition to the esports calendar? The fellas, alongside inaugural Cyberathletics guest Dom Sacco, talk it out. They then move on to discuss the Global Esports Federation...  ---  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 Ad...2022-08-141h 01CyberathleticsCyberathleticsEsports Awards cause industry outrageThe 2022 version of the Esports Awards is almost here and the Journalist of the Year category has been catching heat, with many believing a handful of reporters have been left out. The fellas explore the general legitimacy of such awards. --- 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...2022-07-3052 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsEsports continues to accept dirty moneyEsports tournament operator BLAST has now teamed up with the Abu Dhabi government in a three-year deal, just a few years after being peer-pressured into cancelling a sponsorship from Saudi Arabia. How times have changed! ---  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/byadamfitch2022-07-2835 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsFaZe Clan is a public company, now what?Ladies and gents, the day has finally arrived: FaZe Clan is a public company. What's next for the "frat house" of esports? Why has it listed itself on the Nasdaq? The fellas explore the decision. --- 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/byadamfitch2022-07-2042 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsThe Saudi Arabia problem in esportsSportswashing is nothing new, but esportswashing? It's officially here. The lads break down Saudi Arabia's presence in popular culture and how it approached its takeover in the esports industry. -- 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/byadamfitch2022-05-2542 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsWhy 100 Thieves is making a video game100 Thieves is developing its very own video game and, in light of recent financial reports from other esports organisations, it seems a very smart move all round. Let us explain why! -- 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/BillyStudholm Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch2022-05-1940 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsEsports fans don't exist (it's complicated)There's no such thing as the 'esports audience.' In fact, thinking that way is pretty bloody stupid. Let us explain... -- 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/BillyStudholm Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch2022-05-1239 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsFaZe Clan's public merger in trouble?Recent news revealed that FaZe Clan's financial projects weren't met and now some believe its merger to go public is looking unlikely. What's the score here? We take a gander... -- 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/BillyStudholm Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch2022-05-0329 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsEsports fans hate cryptocurrencyCryptocurrency and NFT revenues are propping up esports organisations but 'fans' aren't too happy with this particular trend. How's this going to develop? We discuss the topic from all angles... -- 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/BillyStudholm Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch2022-04-2748 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsThe missing piece of esports: media rightsIf there's one area where esports is truly lacking when compared to sports, it's media rights. The sale of broadcasting rights could be what the industry needs to stem the bleeding... -- 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/BillyStudholm Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch2022-04-2048 minCyberathleticsCyberathleticsEsports media is brokenEsports publications come and go every single year without fail, and those that remain have their own issues. What the hell is going on in the esports media landscape? -- 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/BillyStudholm Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch2022-04-111h 04CyberathleticsCyberathleticsEsports vs. RussiaMany esports organisations and tournament organisers have ruled against Russian teams and players. NAVI, for example, will no longer work with anybody that lives in Russia. Has it all gone a bit too far? -- 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/BillyStudholm Adam: https://twitter.com/byadamfitch2022-04-0647 min