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In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss ByteDance generating $1 billion in player spending through mobile games, Riot reportedly receiving 150 applications for its VALORANT partnership program, Riot recording in-game communications in VALORANT, Dr Disrespect using a Times Square billboard to tease Midnight Society news, Sony unveiling a new line of PC gaming peripherals focused on esports, the next Apple TV having gaming potential, Blizzard acquiring a new studio to bolster World of Warcraft, and so much more!

In this episode, with special guest Stu Grubbs (CEO and Co-Founder of Lightstream), we discuss Lightstream's streaming software and tools, mobile & IRL streaming, partnering with Xbox, Stu's long history in gaming, the competitive landscape for streaming tools, the demographics of streamers, and so much more!

In this episode of Office Hours, with our host William “The Professor” Collis, The Professor is joined by his first-ever guest, Matthew Archambault (Head of Commercial Partnerships for Riot Games in North America), who responds to William’s grade for Riot’s partnership with Grubhub!

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Overwatch 2 saying it will get rid of loot boxes, Asmongold wanting to talk about microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics with senator Ted Cruz, Team Liquid rebranding its League of Legends team, Netflix Games hitting the 13 million download mark, Razer leading a $4 million investment round into crypto payments startup TripleA, Vaxis creating a gaming chair for the Oculus Quest 2 with a D-pad for your feet, and so much more!

In this episode, with special guest Knut Spildrejorde (streamer, entertainer, internet personality and world-class bodybuilder), we discuss working out vicariously through the internet, IRL streaming on Twitch, the secrets to becoming a famous streamer, his thoughts on platforms paying for streamers to jump ship, and so much more!

In this episode of Office Hours, with our host William “The Professor” Collis, The Professor discusses Team Liquid rebranding its League of Legends roster to Team Liquid Honda!

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Call of Duty Modern Warfare II costing $10 more than the last game in the series, T-Pain claiming he has made more money from gaming than from music, Misfits Gaming Group signing Chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, Riot Games partnering with Xbox Game Pass, YouGov Insights on NFTs with Ben Paro, Netflix making games based on hit TV shows, and so much more!

In this episode, with special guest Christopher LaPorte (Founder of RESET), we discuss creating the original gaming bar/nightclub Insert Coins, the future of gambling and betting in the gaming space, the role of Las Vegas in the esports industry, the growing opportunity in cannabis and gaming, and so much more!

In this episode of Office Hours, with our host William “The Professor” Collis, The Professor discusses Comcast Spectator deciding to make the Fusion Arena it is building a multi-purpose venue rather than a space strictly for esports!

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Diablo Immortal receiving backlash for pay to win mechanics, Paris’ OWL and CDL teams moving to Las Vegas, Disney hiring an Apple Games executive, Saudi Arabia investing $1 billion in Embracer Group, Saudi Arabia launching the Gamers8 gaming festival, Pizza Hut Gaming hosting a Middle Eastern esports tournament, iOS 16 supporting video game controllers, Luminosity Gaming leaving the VALORANT scene, XSET launching gaming cabanas at Drai’s nightclub in Las Vegas, Razer teaming up with TUMI for esports-themed bags, and so much more!

In this episode, with special guest Andy Ochiltree (VP of Gaming at Subnation), we discuss how Subnation looking to create their own esports league, differences between PUBG esports in North America and Andy's experience with the Overwatch League and Activision-Blizzard, and so much more!

In this episode of Office Hours, with our host William “The Professor” Collis, The Professor discusses Dolce & Gabbana partnering with the Italian esports org Mkers and why he DOESN’T like the project they’re working on!