Riot Games continues to push the mold for esports sponsorships. While the Overwatch League technically partnered with Spotify first, Riot Games latest partnership takes it to another level.

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It's going to be a wild ride with the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple. Here's a quick recap and the new updates we've received today.

Also check out this article from The Verge for added context and the emails placed into evidence today.

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Wondering why everyone on your timeline was mad at Burger King today? I've got you covered. It started when major ad agency Ogilvy tweeted out a "case study" video showcasing an activation they did. It was ill timed.

Listen in for the outrage, why this campaign failed and the potential legal trouble that could be facing both the agency and the client if this goes poorly.

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I love Call of Duty. While the CDL has had its ups and downs, Champs is always one of my favorite events in esports. Here's a deep dive covering the teams playing, when they play, the controversial format and what I'm watching out for from a business perspective.

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On a slow news day in esports, lets talk Fall Guys. This game is a true masterclass in how to manage a community, tweet memes and start tactical beefs. Fall Guys Senior Community Manager Oliver Hindle is the brains behind the operation on this episode we dive into how the smart social media strategy combined with a unique take on the Battle Royale genre made Fall Guys shine.

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In case Tencent didn't have enough power in the gaming world, they are now aiming to combine China's Huya and DouYu streaming services. Tencent already owns a significant percentage of both companies but the merger would give them considerably more bargaining power. This episode serves as a deep dive into the proposed deal, Tencent's many tentacles involved and why it matters to an esports audience.

For more info check out this report from KrAsia.

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Everything you need to know about the US Army's return to Twitch from the reason for the hiatus to the bill in the US House of Representatives to the alleged violation of first amendent rights by civil rights groups.

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Here's a rundown of two of the biggest companies in the world going toe to toe this morning. It's Apple Vs Epic Games with a 20% reduction in the price of VBucks at stake. I give an overview, then check out the links below to learn more:

Verge article detailing history between the two companies

Epic Games 62 page lawsuit filed after Fortnite removed from the App Store

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Today we take a look at Liquid+, a new meeting ground for fans of Team Liquid that has users link their various online social media accounts. But its a big step between putting Instagram in a bio of a Twitter profile and linking Reddit, Discord and Twitch together.

Also, JBL signs three massive streamers and some of the endemic gaming headphone brands have to be sweating a bit. Here's who they signed and the paralells to another recent deal.

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Shroud has signed an exclusive deal to stream with Twitch. The premiere streamer will return to his 7 million Twitch followers after a brief - but lucrative - stint on Mixer.

Also in this show is the first news hit on the College Esports QuickTake, Esportz Network's latest podcast. Every Tuesday we plan to recap the top news from the last week in collegiate esports. As we've just launched, I'm getting that sweet sweet cross promotion in to the new feed but won't always reserve this news for the Esports Minute as well so if you want to stay up to date on college esports be sure to follow the College Esports QuickTake feed.

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