Summary

  • North American esports platform, PlayVS, has acquired Generation Esports and Playfly College Esports to extend its reach in the world of competitive gaming.
  • The deal means the company now offers a pathway for students from middle school through to college, with the deal including more than 900 colleges.
  • By incorporating the two companies, PlayVS is looking to give students a clear route into competitive gaming and provide them with skills and opportunities for their future careers.
  • The purchase also offers brands and sponsors the chance to get involved in the world of esports through programmes that are structured and centred on values.
  • CEO of PlayVS, Jon Chapman, said it was a “historic moment for esports and gaming in schools”.

By Dean Takahashi

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